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
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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
Temporary Visa - Work (VITEM V)
The Temporary Visa Work (VITEM V) lets you carry out paid professional activities in Brazil when your stay is tied to employment.
Temporary Visa - Digital Nomad (VITEM XIV)
The Brazil digital nomad visa (VITEM XIV) allows you to live in Brazil while working remotely for employers or clients outside the country.
Temporary Visa - Working Holiday (VITEM XII)
Brazil’s working holiday arrangement allows you to stay for a defined period while traveling and taking up limited work.
Visit & tourism
Visa Exemption
Brazil grants visa-free entry for short stays to nationals of specific countries.
Visit Visa - Tourism (VIVIS)
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.
e-Visa (Tourism)
The Brazil e‑Visa (Tourism) is an electronic authorization for certain nationalities.
Residency & green cards
Mercosur Residence
Brazil’s Mercosur residence framework gives eligible nationals the right to live in Brazil under immigration rules managed by the Federal Police (Polícia.
Permanent Residence Authorization
Brazil permanent residence allows you to live in Brazil indefinitely, work without a separate permit.
Other
Visit Visa - Business (VIVIS)
The Brazil business visa is issued abroad by a Brazilian consulate for business-related activities.
Visit Visa - Transit (VIVIS)
The Visit Visa Transit (VIVIS) lets you pass through Brazil on your way to another country.
Temporary Visa - Investor (VITEM IX)
The Brazil investor visa relies on a specific Federal Police form and follows a defined review path.
Temporary Visa - Researcher (VITEM I)
The Temporary Visa Researcher (VITEM I) is a specific visa category for research activities in Brazil.
Brazilian Citizenship (Naturalization)
Brazilian Form Naturalization allows you to voluntarily acquire Brazilian nationality once you meet the legal requirements.
Diplomatic Visa (VIDIP)
This visa is for diplomatic passport holders traveling to Brazil on official duty.
Official Visa (VIOFF)
Brazil issues an official visa for individuals traveling on government-related duties.
Courtesy Visa (VICOR)
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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FAQ
Brazil immigration FAQ
The questions readers ask most about applying to live, work, study, and visit Brazil
Citizens of Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Guyana, and Suriname can apply for a 2-year temporary residence in Brazil based purely on their MERCOSUR nationality. The application can be filed at a Brazilian consulate or directly at the Federal Police inside Brazil within 90 days of arrival. After 2 years, residents can apply for permanent residence.
The CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas) is the Federal Revenue's tax identification number for individuals. It is required to open a bank account, sign a lease or buy real estate, register a phone, and most non-tourist activities. Foreign nationals can request a CPF at any Brazilian consulate, at Receita Federal offices in Brazil, or at authorised Banco do Brasil and Caixa branches.
You must demonstrate a documented monthly pension or retirement income of at least roughly US$2,000 (or its BRL equivalent) — plus US$1,000 per dependant moving with you. Income must come from a foreign source (pension, social-security payment, retirement account distributions). Specific consulates may require certified bank statements covering the prior 6–12 months.
Yes. Family-reunion residents may work freely in Brazil — there is no separate work permit required once the residence is granted. You'll still need a CPF and a CTPS (digital labour-record card) to be hired by a Brazilian employer.
Permanent residents can apply for naturalisation after 4 years of legal residence (or less in specific cases). The waiting period drops to 1 year of residence for spouses of Brazilian citizens, parents of Brazilian children, and nationals of Portuguese-speaking countries. Naturalisation requires Portuguese-language proficiency, no criminal record, and proof of regular income or employment.
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