Brazil Visa Types
The Brazilian Government issues 14 different types of visa depending on your purpose of travel. There are three categories: VIVIS, VITEM or Diplomatic/Official. Please note that some VITEM visas require a personal appearance.
VIVIS - 90 day max duration of stay
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Tourism
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Visiting Relatives and/or friends
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Business meetings
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Transit
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Conference/Seminars/Tradeshows
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Adoption of Brazilian Children
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Filming Crews/Photographers
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Journalists
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Aircraft or Ship crew members
NOTE: Holders of the VIVS visas are not permitted to engage in any paid activity in Brazil.
VITEM I
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Academic Research
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Cultureal Research
VITEM V
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Apprenticeship (profession training exchange program)
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News Correspondents
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Work
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Technical Assistance
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Technology Transfer
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General Employment
VITEM III
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Artists and sportspersons
VITEM IV
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Internship (supervised academic echange program)
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Study
VITEM VII (requires personal appearance)
VITEM VIII (requires personal appearance)
VITEM IX (requires personal appearance)
VITEM XI (requires personal appearance)
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Temporary Residence - family reunion based on
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Marriage
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Cohabitation/Civil Partnership
VITEM XIII (requires personal appearance)
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Temporary Residence for nationals of countries that adhere to the MERCOSUL Residence Agreement
VIDIP/VISOF
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Diplomatic/Official visits (applies for those who hold an Offical or Diplomatic passport)
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