World Country Guide

	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes	1/2	Yes
Australian	Yes	Yes	Yes
Canadian	Yes	Yes	Yes
USA	Yes	Yes	Yes
OtherEU	Yes	1/2	Yes
Japanese	Yes	Yes	Yes

Restricted entry
(a) Nationals from certain countries require consultation with, and approval from, the Brazilian Ministry of External Relations prior to being issued with visas. In these cases, an extra fee of 20 applies and the processing time is a minimum of 15 days. (b) Passports issued by Bhutan, Central African Republic, Chinese Taipei and Comoros Islands are not recognised by the Brazilian Government. Holders of such passports should hold a Laissez-Passer issued by the Brazilian authorities. For further details, check with the nearest Consulate or Consular section of Embassy.

Passports
Passports valid for at least six months from date of entry required by all except nationals of Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay arriving in Brazil directly from their own countries and holding a national identity card.

Note
Persons under 18 years of age when not accompanied by both parents must have a birth certificate (an original or authenticated photocopy). This must be in English, French, Portuguese or Spanish, otherwise an official translation must be presented as well. When travelling alone or with one parent, a declaration from the absent parent(s) must be presented authorising the journey and giving the name and address of the person in Brazil who will be responsible for the minor. In the case of divorced or deceased parents, papers attesting to full custody must be presented.

Visas
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals mentioned under passport exemptions above;
(b) 1. nationals of EU countries (except nationals of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta and Slovak Republic who do require a visa) for touristic stays of up to 90 days;
(c) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, The Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Namibia, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, The Philippines, San Marino, South Africa, Surinam, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela for touristic stays of up to 90 days;
(d) transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country by the same or first connecting flight, provided holding onward documentation and not leaving the airport.

Note
(a) Visa exemptions mentioned above are for touristic purposes only. All those travelling on business do need a visa (except 2. nationals of the UK, members of the EU listed under visa exemptions above, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, The Philippines, San Marino, South Africa, Surinam, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay and the Vatican City). The length of stay permitted is normally up to 90 days but can be extended to a maximum of 180 days in any 12-month period at the discretion of the Brazilian Immigration Authorities. First entry into Brazil must be within 90 days of receiving the visa. (b) All travellers must be in possession of onward or return tickets and sufficient funds to cover their stay.

Types of visa and cost
Tourist: cost varies according to nationality. Generally, it is around 16. Other prices, based on reciprocity, are 28 (for nationals of Australia); 32 (for nationals of Canada and Nigeria); free, but 80 processing fee (for nationals of the USA); 40 (for nationals of Japan and the Russian Federation). Business: 48 (80 for nationals of the USA). Transit: contact the Consulate for details of cost. Postal applications, and those via courier or travel agent, cost an additional 8. Some countries must pay an extra 20.

Validity
90 days from date of issue. Tourist visas can be used for multiple entry within the period of validity. For an extension of the (up to three months) tourist visa, apply in Brazil, although this is always at the discretion of the Brazilian Immigration Authorities.

Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at the Embassy); see Contact Addresses section.

Application requirements
Tourist/Transit: (a) Valid passport for at least six months. (b) Application form. (c) Proof of sufficient funds to cover duration of stay or return or onward tickets (photocopy, or letter from carrier giving flight details). (d) One passport-size photo. (e) Certificate of vaccination against yellow fever is compulsory for travellers who have entered the following countries within three months prior to arrival: Angola, Benin, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Colombia, Congo (Dem Rep), Congo (Rep), Ecuador, French Guiana, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Nigeria, Peru, Sierra Leone, Sudan and Venezuela. (f) Fee (paid at any post office with a Giro slip obtainable from the Consulate). (g) If participating in conferences, seminars, an artistic or sports event, a letter from the organisers is required. Business: (a)-(g) and, (h) Letter from applicant’s company stating the purpose and duration of the visit and confirming financial responsibility for the applicant.

Note
For postal applications, travellers should also submit a special delivery or guaranteed delivery, self-addressed, pre-paid envelope and a written request stating nationality, status and length of residence in the UK (where applicable) and validity of the British visa (where applicable).

Working days required
Depends on nationality. A minimum of three working days in person, 10 by post, 15 for those who require consultation.

Temporary residence
Apply to Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy).