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.
13 visa types across 8 categories
Every visa type has different requirements, timelines, and eligibility rules. Browse visa guides by category to understand which option fits your situation. Each listing covers key requirements, processing times, and links to official sources so you can compare pathways with confidence.
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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.
Residency & green cards
Mercosur Residence guide for Brazil.
Permanent Residence Authorization guide for Brazil.
Other
Visit Visa - Tourism (VIVIS) guide for Brazil.
e-Visa (Tourism) guide for Brazil.
Visit Visa - Business (VIVIS) guide for Brazil.
Temporary Visa - Investor (VITEM V) guide for Brazil.
Temporary Visa - Researcher (VITEM I) guide for Brazil.
Brazilian Citizenship (Naturalization) 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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