Passport/Visa
| | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | | British | Yes | 1/2 | Yes | | Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes | | USA | Yes | Yes | Yes | | OtherEU | Yes | 1/2 | Yes | | Japanese | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Restricted entry: Nationals from certain countries require consultation with, and approval from, the Brazilian Ministry of External Relations, prior to being issued with visas. In these cases an extra fee of £20 applies and the processing time is a minimum of 15 days. For further details, check with the nearest Consulate or Consular section of Embassy.
PASSPORTS: Passports valid for at least six months from date of entry required by all except nationals of Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay arriving in Brazil directly from their own countries and holding a national identity card.
Note: Persons under 18 years of age when not accompanied by both parents must have a birth certificate (an original or authenticated photocopy). This must be in Portuguese, English, Spanish or French, otherwise an official translation must be presented as well. When travelling alone or with one parent, a declaration from the absent parent(s) must be presented authorising the journey and giving the name and address of the person in Brazil who will be responsible for the minor. In the case of divorced or deceased parents, papers attesting to full custody must be presented.
VISAS: Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals mentioned under passport exemptions above;
(b) 1. nationals of EU countries for touristic stays of up to 90 days;
(c) nationals of Andorra, Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Morocco, Namibia, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, San Marino, Slovenia, South Africa, Surinam, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Vatican City and Venezuela for touristic stays of up to 90 days;
(d) transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country by the same or first connecting flight, provided holding onward documentation and not leaving the airport.
Note: (a) Visa exemptions mentioned above are for touristic purposes only. All those travelling on business do need a visa (except 2. nationals of the UK, members of the EU, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Monaco, Morocco, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, San Marino, Slovenia, South Africa, Surinam, Switzerland, Thailand, Uruguay and Vatican City. The length of stay permitted is normally up to 90 days but can be extended to a maximum of 180 days in any 12-month period at the discretion of the Brazilian Immigration Authorities). (b) All travellers must be in possession of onward or return tickets and sufficient funds to cover their stay.
Types of visa and cost: Tourist: cost varies according to nationality. Generally it is around £16. Other prices, based on reciprocity, are £24 (for nationals of Mexico; £28 (for nationals of Australia); £32 (for nationals of Canada and Nigeria); free, but £80 processing fee (for nationals of the USA); £40 (for nationals of Japan and Russian Federation). Business: £48 (£80 for nationals of the USA). Transit: contact the Consulate for details of cost. Postal applications, and those via courier, cost an additional £8. Some countries must pay an extra £20.
Validity: 90 days from date of issue. Tourist visas can be used for multiple entry within the period of validity. For an extension of the up to three-month Tourist visa, apply in Brazil, although this is always at the discretion of the Brazilian Immigration Authorities.
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at the Embassy); see Contact Addresses section.
Application requirements: Tourist/Transit: (a) Valid passport for at least six months. (b) Application form. (c) Proof of sufficient funds to cover duration of stay or return or onward tickets (photocopy, or letter from carrier giving flight details). (d) One passport-size photo. (e) Certificate of vaccination against yellow fever is compulsory for travellers who have entered the following countries within three months prior to arrival: Angola, Benin, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Colombia, Congo (Dem Rep), Ecuador, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Liberia, Nigeria, Peru, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Venezuela and Zaire. (f) Fee (paid at any post office with a Giro slip obtainable from the Consulate). Business: (a)-(f) and, (g) Letter from applicant’s company stating the purpose and duration of the visit and confirming financial responsibility for the applicant. (Visas will not be granted if the passport expires within six months.)
Note: For postal applications, travellers should also submit a special delivery or guaranteed delivery, self-addressed, pre-paid envelope and a written request stating nationality, status and length of residence in the UK (where applicable) and validity of the British visa (where applicable).
Working days required: Depends on nationality. A minimum of three working days in person, but a minimum of ten by post. Fifteen minimum for those who require consultation.
Temporary residence: Apply to Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy).
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