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
Temporary Visa - Work (VITEM V) guide for Brazil.
Temporary Visa - Digital Nomad (VITEM XIV) guide for Brazil.
Temporary Visa - Working Holiday (VITEM XII) guide for Brazil.
Study visas
Temporary Visa - Student (VITEM IV) guide for Brazil.
Family visas
Temporary Visa - Family Reunion (VITEM XI) guide for Brazil.
Visit & tourism
Visa Exemption guide for Brazil.
Visit Visa - Tourism (VIVIS) guide for Brazil.
e-Visa (Tourism) guide for Brazil.
Residency & green cards
Mercosur Residence guide for Brazil.
Permanent Residence Authorization guide for Brazil.
Other
Visit Visa - Business (VIVIS) guide for Brazil.
Visit Visa - Transit (VIVIS) guide for Brazil.
Temporary Visa - Investor (VITEM IX) guide for Brazil.
Temporary Visa - Researcher (VITEM I) guide for Brazil.
Brazilian Citizenship (Naturalization) guide for Brazil.
Diplomatic Visa (VIDIP) guide for Brazil.
Official Visa (VIOFF) guide for Brazil.
Courtesy Visa (VICOR) guide for Brazil.
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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