Due to the high amount of applications received, the Consulate does not confirm the receipt of documents neither check the status of any process over the phone or by email.
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1) For tourist trips to Brazil. Includes visit to relatives and/or friends.
2) Unpaid participation in athletic or artistic events or competitions.
3) Unpaid participation in scientific or academic seminars, or conferences sponsored by a research or academic institution.
For foreign citizens stopping or passing by on their way to a third country.Transit visa is for transit only, not suitable for tourism.
1) Scientific or technological research under an international technical cooperation program.
2) Professorial studies/ research/ teaching and/or scientific/ technological activities at an university, research institution or similar organization.
3) Student Exchange Program, such as Rotary Programs.
4) Unpaid internship in a program sponsored by a Brazilian government agency or international organization.
5) Technical learning in the operation and/or maintenance of machinery or equipment produced in Brazil.
6) Paid participation in conferences.
7) Provision of voluntary services to a religious or social assistance organization.
8) Amateur athletes under 21 years-old, for intensive practice.
Temporary Visa II - Business Visa
1) For business trips to Brazil, including participation in a trade or industrial show. It does not apply in case of technical support or provision of services in Brazil.
2) For media coverage or film making.
3) Adoption of a Brazilian child.
4) Flight/ ship crew members not holding an international crew card (for all other crew members a Temporary Visa V is mandatory).
Paid participation in athletic events.
Students on an undergraduate or graduate academic program in Brazil.
1) Work under a Brazilian-ruled employment contract.
2) Technical assistance (engineers, geologists, etc).
3) Internship immediately following the conclusion of undergraduate or graduate studies in Brazil or for the purpose of teaching English or another foreign language.
4) Medical residence.
For media correspondents.
For religious or missionary purposes.
1) Family Reunion.
2) Foreign Investors.
3) Retirement.
4) Workers.