Passports and Visas; The Basics
intro, officialstuff (November 9, 2008)
It’s important that you not only know about the visa requirements for travel to Brazil, but also the length of stay and other official things relating to your trip.
Do I Need a Visa to Enter Brazil?
Americans need to have a passport and Brazilian visa to enter Brazil. You’ll need to contact the Brazilian Consolate closest to you and schedule a visit to get a visa. You’ll need:
- Your passport.
- Your tickets to and from Brazil, showing length of stay.
- Proof of financial capability if your trip is longer than two weeks.
How Long Can I Stay In Brazil?
Your visa lets you enter Brazil for a period of 90 days, which can be renewed for another 90 days. This 180 days begins when you enter and continues without stop. Leaving the country does not have any effect on the calculation of days. You can leave and re-enter the country as much as you like during this period. However, you MUST be inside the country when your first 90 days is up to renew for another 90 days, or you will lose your right to the second 90-day period.
What Does the Tourist Visa Allow Me to Do in Brazil?
The Tourist Visa is for tourism only. While you are in Brazil, you have all the rights and responsibilities of a Brazilian citizen, except that you are not allowed to work at all.
What Other Kinds of Visas Are Available?
Most common types of visas for Brazil travel include:
- Tourist Visa
- Student Visa
- Artist Visa
- Journalist Visa
- Work Visa
Note that visas other than the Tourist Visa require a Brazilian sponsor, except for the Journalist Visa, which requires a sponsor from your country of origin.
More Information
Brazilian Consolate in San Francisco
List of Consolates & Tourism Info
Brazilian Consolate in London
