Brazil visa types
Explore Brazil visa categories — work, study, family, visit, and more. Compare options, check requirements, and find the right visa for your situation.
18 visa types across 11 categories
Brazil visa types each have different requirements, timelines, and eligibility rules. Browse by category to find the right option, with processing times and links to official Brazil sources.
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Work visas
The Temporary Visa Work (VITEM V) lets you carry out paid professional activities in Brazil when your stay is tied to employment.
The Brazil digital nomad visa (VITEM XIV) allows you to live in Brazil while working remotely for employers or clients outside the country.
Brazil’s working holiday arrangement allows you to stay for a defined period while traveling and taking up limited work.
Study visas
The student visa is issued as Temporary Visa – Student (VITEM IV). Brazilian consulates provide the visa abroad.
Family visas
This visa allows you to join a close family member who is a Brazilian citizen or a lawful resident.
Visit & tourism
Brazil grants visa-free entry for short stays to nationals of specific countries.
The Brazil tourist visa is part of the Visit Visa (VIVIS) category and allows you to seek entry and remain in Brazil for short-term stays.
The Brazil e‑Visa (Tourism) is an electronic authorization for certain nationalities.
Residency & green cards
Brazil’s Mercosur residence framework gives eligible nationals the right to live in Brazil under immigration rules managed by the Federal Police (Polícia.
Brazil permanent residence allows you to live in Brazil indefinitely, work without a separate permit.
Other
The Brazil business visa is issued abroad by a Brazilian consulate for business-related activities.
The Visit Visa Transit (VIVIS) lets you pass through Brazil on your way to another country.
The Brazil investor visa relies on a specific Federal Police form and follows a defined review path.
The Temporary Visa Researcher (VITEM I) is a specific visa category for research activities in Brazil.
Brazilian Form Naturalization allows you to voluntarily acquire Brazilian nationality once you meet the legal requirements.
This visa is for diplomatic passport holders traveling to Brazil on official duty.
Brazil issues an official visa for individuals traveling on government-related duties.
The Courtesy Visa (VICOR) is meant for specific public figures visiting Brazil in a non-official capacity. It also extends to their spouse or partner.
Tips for choosing a visa type
- Match your purpose of travel to the right visa category before comparing options.
- Check official processing times — they vary by visa type and location.
- Review required documents early; some visas need employer or school sponsorship.
- Understand the difference between nonimmigrant (temporary) and immigrant (permanent) visas.
- Use official government sources to verify eligibility — VisaMind provides guidance, not legal advice.
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