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BRAZIL EMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
IMMIGRATION INFORMATION
| One of the most important things for any travellers and yet forgotten by thousands of ardent travellers every year your passport is one thing you simply can’t leave home without. As well as remembering to take it with you, however, you also need to ensure that your current passport is valid for at least six months beyond the date of your return to your home country. You should also take at least two photocopies of the pages containing your photo and any other important information. Carry one on your person and one somewhere safe or if you’re really clever you could e-mail a copy to yourself or save it onto a floppy disk so you can access it at any time.
Furthermore, in order to get into many countries on the stay abroad you will require a visa of some type, even if you are just visiting. This is usually an insert, stamp or sticker which is placed in your passport and the duration of its validity varies from place to place. If you do intend to work or study in the country to which you are traveling, however, you should organize your visa even further in advance as this can take longer to process.
As well as your passport you should ensure that you have at least one other form of identification with you. This may be a driver’s license, birth certificate or any other form of ID which is acceptable worldwide. As with passports, bring at least two copies of all forms of identification in case of loss or theft.
You should also find out where your embassy is in the country to which you are travelling as this will come in very handy for genuine emergencies. For example if you need to return home urgently or lose important documents or passports, your embassy should be able to help you out pretty quickly. 
| VISA APPLICATIONS AND PASSPORTS | | | | | 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 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 6 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, 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, Malta, 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). (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; the consular fee for a tourist visa is $16. Prices, based on reciprocity, are $24 (for nationals of Mexico and Korea (Rep of); $28 (for nationals of Australia); $32 (for nationals of Canada and Nigeria); $36 (for nationals of the USA); $40 (for nationals of Japan and Russian Federation) and $16 (for other nationals). Business: $48 (£36 for nationals of the USA). Transit: contact the Consulate for details of cost. | | | Note | | Postal applications cost an additional $8. | | | 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 3-month Tourist visa, apply in Brazil. | | | Application to | | Consulate (or Consular section at the Embassy). | | | 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) 1 passport-size photo. (e) Certificate of vaccination if necessary. (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 6 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. Usually 3 working days but longer by post; a minimum of 10 working days is required for business visas. | | | Temporary residence | | Apply to Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy). | | | Addresses | | EMBRATUR - Instituto Brasileiro do Turismo (Brazilian Tourist Board) | | SCN, Quadra 02, Bloco 'G', CEP 70712-907 Brasilia, DF
Tel: (61) 429 7777. Fax: (61) 429 7910.
E-mail: webm@embratur.gov.br
Website: http://embratur.gov.br/
Also in: Rio de Janeiro (tel: (21) 2509 6017; e-mail: rio@embratur.gov.br). | | |
| | | Help to Visa Application Forms.
How to find the right one(s)? Understand that we cannot provide forms, since this specific topic is too complex for a implementation in our websites.
Each country uses its own specific application formulars for tourists, residents and/or workers.
There are no general or multipurpose formulars for each country.
Anyway you may search the needed forms in the Internet by using the search engines like,
Altavista, Yahoo, Google, DMOZ, AOL, MSN, Lycos, Teoma.
Search examples:
Type your query and set - of course - for 'COUNTRY' the real country name you are looking for ...
... and good luck! Important remark: the [ + ] and [ " ] will reduce the number of the search results anyway.
Type exactly like examples below or you copy and paste the search strings: If your search was successful, visit the consulate's, governments' or embassies' websites first.
As per our investigation experiences most of the downloadable form sheets you'll find are built in PDF for Adobe's Acrobat™ Reader.
PASSPORT APPLICATIONS, RENEWALS Applying for a Passport You should apply for your passport several months in advance of your planned departure, making sure you fill in the dates of your upcoming trip in the appropriate place on the application. If you'll need visas from foreign embassies (find out by checking foreign entry requirements for the country you'll visit, allow more time. (It's very important to check those requirements. Imagine how disappointed you'd be if you were turned back on the day of your departure because your passport expires in three months and the country you're visiting requires it to be valid at least six months AFTER you return home! Also check on immunization requirements -- you may need to be inoculated before you can enter a country!) As a rule, it takes about 25 business days to process your passport application and get the document sent to you. Something to think about: Lines are longest at passport agencies from January to July, resulting in longer waiting times for applicants. You might want to avoid the crowds by applying through a nearby clerk of court or post office that accepts passport applications. Lost or Stolen Passport Losing your passport -- especially if you're in a foreign country -- can be scary. It's the most important item you carry with you, so it's best to keep it someplace secure (like in a money pouch you wear under your clothes). Another safety measure you can take is to make two photocopies of the photo ID page of your passport. Leave one at home with family or friends and keep the other in a different place from your passport, perhaps buried in the bottom of checked luggage. This could make all the difference in getting you on your flight home in the event that your passport is lost or stolen. It also makes getting it replaced much easier. Can I Have My Old Passport Back?
Yes! Most people view their passports as important memorabilia and are eager to get them back. That's why your previous passport, marked "canceled," will be returned to you with your new one.
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