Everything You Need To Know About Brazil
Visa
All
foreign national should obtain a visa unless they are coming from a visa exempt
country. It should be noted that countries in the European Union have been
given visa exempt status, and as a result, citizens of these countries do not
need a visa to enter Brazil.
Even though the United Kingdom is no longer a part
of the European Union, Brazil authorities have continued the visa exempt status
of the country. It means, citizens of the United Kingdom can enter Brazil and stay
there for 90 days without a visa.
Depending
on the nature and purpose of the foreign national’s visit, Brazilian authorities
have classified their visas into several types, and some of the most noted ones
are mentioned below.
Brazil
tourist visa
Brazil
tourist visa is issued to foreign nationals who intend to visit the country exclusively
for tourism related activities. However, UK citizens can stay visa free inside
Brazil for 90 days if they are visiting the country for tourism purposes.
In
order to stay visa free inside Brazil, UK citizens should meet the conditions
mentioned below.
- The passport of the traveler
should be valid for six months, and it should also have sufficient blank
pages.
- The applicant should hold
proof of sufficient funds.
- It is necessary to hold proof
of onward and return flight tickets.
- The applicant should hold all
documents required for the next destination.
- Before starting your trip, you
should confirm with the airline that boarding is permitted without a visa,
as these laws are subject to change.
Brazil
business visa
Business
personals planning to visit Brazil should apply for a business visa to enter
Brazil. Just like a tourist visa, UK citizens do not need a business visa to
stay inside Brazil for a maximum period of 90 days.
Even though UK citizens can
stay visa free, they should meet the conditions mentioned below to enter the
nation without a visa.
- The applicant should carry his
or her passport while traveling to Brazil. This passport should have a
validity of six months, and should have blank pages for markings.
- The traveler should hold proof
of sufficient funds.
- It is necessary to hold proofs
of onward and return flight tickets.
- It is necessary to hold all
proofs that shows the purpose of the trip.
- The applicant should also
carry all the documents required for the next destination.
- Before starting the journey,
it is always recommended to confirm with the airline that boarding is
allowed without a visa.
Note:
While traveling to Brazil for business related activities, it is always
recommended to carry a company support letter, and it will help you to finish
the immigration process without any hassles.
Brazil
transit visa
A
visa is not required for UK citizens if they are transiting to a different
destination via Brazil.
However, the traveler should meet the below mentioned
requirements.
- The traveler should not hold
separate tickets for their connecting flight.
- The traveler should make sure
that he or she is not transiting through Curitiba (CWB), Florianopolis
(FLN), Porto Alegre (POA), Porto Seguro (BPS) or Salvador (SSA).
- It is necessary to hold all
documents that show the purpose of the trip.
- The passport should be valid
and should have sufficient blank pages.
- It is necessary to hold proof
of sufficient funds.
- The traveler should hold proof
of onward and return flight tickets.
- It is necessary to hold all
documents required for the next destination.
- You should confirm with the airline
that boarding is allowed without a visa.
Brazil
Temporary work permit visa
Foreign
nationals intending to work in Brazil can apply for a temporary work visa. As
the embassy operates an appointment-based visa issuance system, the processing
time to get a temporary work visa cannot be guaranteed.
If you want to get a
temporary work visa in a hassle-free manner, you can contact Visa Genie, and we
will book an appointment on your behalf.
In
order to get these visas, a UK citizen should submit all the documents that are
mentioned below.
- The applicant should submit the
original, signed UK passport which has a minimum validity of six months.
This passport should also have one blank page for marking.
- A passport-sized photograph
taken in a white background should be submitted. This photograph should
show the full-frontal view of the applicant’s head with the face centered
in the middle.
- It is necessary to submit a
scanned copy of the applicant’s UK passport.
- The applicant should submit
onward and return flight tickets, or the complete version of the itinerary.
The itinerary should be submitted directly by the travel agent or the
airline company.
- As a livelihood proof, foreign
nationals should submit copy of recent bank statements.
- It is necessary to submit
hotel reservation confirmation proof. Please note that this hotel room booking
reservation shows the name of the applicant, name of the traveler, name of
the hotel, intended duration of stay, dates of stay and the hotel’s address.
- An original police report
stating that the applicant has no criminal record should be submitted.
- If the child is traveling with
the parent, it is necessary to submit the birth certificate.
- Applicant’s signature in JPG
format should be sent digitally.
- The visa application form should
be completed. If you face any difficulties, do contact Visa Genie, and we
will be glad to assist you.
Note:
It should be noted that the process to get a temporary work visa should be
initiated by the sponsoring company in Brazil. This procedure may take at least
eight weeks to complete.
Brazil
technical assistance visa
In
order to obtain a technical assistance visa, all foreign nationals should submit
the documents mentioned below.
- A passport which has a minimum
validity of six months and one blank page should be submitted.
- It is necessary to sent the
scanned copy of the applicant’s United Kingdom passport.
- A photograph of the applicant
should be submitted. This photograph should be taken within the last six
months in a white background.
- A UK citizen applying for a
Brazil technical assistance visa should submit copy of onward and return
flight tickets.
- As the proof of accommodation,
all foreign nationals should submit details of hotel room booking. This
reservation proof should show the name of the traveler, name of the hotel
and its address, and dates of stay.
- The foreign national should
submit a business invitation letter issued by a company in Brazil. This
letter written in the company’s letterhead should be signed by a senior
official. The letter should detail about the technical services that will
be rendered by the foreign national in Brazil.
- An original police report from
the applicant’s local police station should be submitted. If the applicant
has been living in another country other than the UK for the past one
year, it is necessary to submit a police report from the country where he
resided.
- The signature of the applicant
should be sent in JPG format.
- It is necessary to submit the printed
receipt of the CNPJ of the Brazilian company.
Note:
A pre-authorization is required to obtain a Brazil technical assistance visa,
and this procedure should be initiated by the sponsoring company in Brazil.
Apart
from the above-mentioned types of visas, Brazil also issues different types of
other visas which are mentioned below.
- Brazil study visas: Issued for
foreign nationals intending to study in a college or school in Brazil.
- Brazil stay with spouse or
partner visa: Foreign nationals intending to stay with their spouses or
partners residing in Brazil can apply for this visa.
- Film or media visa: Film personalities
and media professionals who wish to carry out their works inside Brazil
can apply for these visas.