For tourist or business visa applications, please click here
For work visa applications, please click here
BRAZIL visas take 10-15 working days to issue in the embassy & is valid for 3 months from the date of issue . We recommend you send us your documents by Royal Mail Special Delivery. Please ensure you send us the following documentation as failure to do so will result in a delay in issuing your visa.
Tourist Visa
1 (completed on https://scedv.serpro.gov.br/frscedv/index.jsp) completed visa application forms
2 passport photograph(s)
Travel confirmation
Bank statement
Letter from employer stating intention to return to work
Passport
Payment
Business Visa
1 (completed on https://scedv.serpro.gov.br/frscedv/index.jsp) completed visa application forms
2 passport photograph(s)
Letters of invitation from organisations in both Brazil & UK
Passport
Payment
| Visa type | Visa fee | Service charge | Total to pay |
| Business single entry Brazil visa | £72.00 | £55.00 | £127.00 |
| 3 months temporary work Brazil visa | £108.00 | £55.00 | £163.00 |
| 6 months temporary work Brazil visa | £247.50 | £55.00 | £302.50 |
| Tourist single entry Brazil visa | £36.00 | £55.00 | £91.00 |
PLEASE NOTE THAT NATIONALS OF THE U.S.A HAVE TO APPLY AT THE EMBASSY IN PERSON.
All applications must be completed on-line, then printed and signed before sending to us.
BRAZIL VISAS:
The following nationals DO NOT require a visa for Brazil: Brazil
For tourist visits of up to 60 days to nationals of: Venezuela
For tourist or business visits of up to 90 days to nationals of: British, Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guyana, Hong Kong (SAR China), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Israel, Italy, Korea (South), Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao (SAR China), Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay & Vatican City
BRAZIL TRANSIT VISAS:
Brazil transit visas are required by all except those as noted above and those continuing their journey within 24 hours to a third country by the same or first connecting flight without leaving the airport transit area, provided such flight is indicated on their ticket
BRAZIL HEALTH:
(Compulsory vaccinations:) Proof of polio immunisation is required for children between the ages of 3 months & 6 years. Yellow fever certificate if arriving within 3 months from or in transit through the following countries: Angola, Benin, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Rep, Colombia, Congo Dem Rep, Ecuador, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Nigeria, Peru, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Venezuela & Zaire. It is also recommended that travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month have the following up to date immunisations: Diphtheria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, malaria, TB, tetanus, typhoid & yellow fever for travellers to western and Amazonian areas.
Malaria exists all year in the Amazon regions. Minimal risk in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.
BRAZIL WEATHER:
Brazil lies within the tropics which means that it is generally hot & humid.
The Amazon Basin in the north & centre of Brazil has no real dry season, although there is a wetter period between Dec to Apr. Temperatures are tropical throughout the year making this a high humidity region.
The Brazilian plateau, to the south & east of the Basin, including Brasilia, has a more distinct wet & dry season where temperatures vary accordingly. Rainfall occurs mainly between Oct to Apr & the rest of the year is almost dry.
The narrow Atlantic coastal plain & southern states have a more temperate climate with a distinct cooler season (May-Sep), when frost can occur. Rainfall in the north of the coastal plain, including Recife has its wettest period between Apr-Aug, however Rio de Janeiro in the south is wet throughout the year but with a slightly wetter period between Nov-Apr. Southern states have some rain throughout
FURTHER INFORMATION BRAZIL:
Location of Brazil: South America
Local Time in Brazil: Eastern Para & NE Coast: GMT-3; Western Para, Amazonas & NW States: GMT-4; Fernando de Noronha: GMT-2; South & Central: GMT-3; Tabatinga: GMT -5; Espirito Santo, Federal District, Goias, Minas Gerais, Parana, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina & Sao Paulo: -3
Capital City of Brazil: Brasilia
Population of Brazil: 186 million
Language(s) spoken in Brazil: Portuguese
Dialling Code in Brazil: 55
Driving in Brazil: Driving is on the right. International Driving Permit required
Electricity in Brazil: 220V AC 60Hz (Brasilia), 110V AC the rest of the country
Currency in Brazil: Brazilian Real (BRL 1 = 100 Centavos)
Notes: BRL: 1, 5, 10, 50, 100
Coins: BRL: 1. Centavos: 1, 5, 10, 25, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Most international credit cards and travellers cheques are accepted
Opening Hours in Brazil:
Bank: 1000-1600 Mon-Fri
Office: 0900-1800 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0900-1900 Mon-Fri, 0900-1300 Sat, shopping centres 1000-2200 Mon-Sat, 1500-2200 Sun
Hints for Brazil: Business is conducted in Portuguese or English. On social occasions (eg invitation to restaurants or clubs), be punctual and dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated
Tipping in Brazil: If there is no service charge, tips are around 10%
Hotel Classification in Brazil: Brazil does not currently have an official system for grading its hotels. Some properties still use their "old" star rating from the now defunct 1-star up to 5-star system. Where still used we have given this "old" rating here although it should not necessarily be taken at face value. Many properties are unclassified. In these cases our usual arbitrary categories of £ up to £££££ are given based on rack rates, facilities and perceived quality. These equate to the commonly used 1- to 5-star system and serve only to compare relative standards within any given area.
Import Allowances for Brazil: For persons of 18 years of age or older:
400 cigarettes and 250gr of tobacco and 25 cigars
2 lit of alcoholic beverages
Articles bought for passenger's personal use at duty-free shop on arrival, with a total value not exceeding USD 500
Prohibited/Restricted in Brazil: Meat and dairy products, fruit, vegetables & plants, all other varieties of animal origin transported from Africa, Asia, Italy, Portugal and Spain
Airports in Brazil:
Belo Horizonte Pampulha (PLU)
Brasilia International (BSB)
Campinas Viracopos Intl (CPQ)
Natal (Augusto Severo) (NAT)
Porto Alegre Salgado Filho Intl (POA)
Recife Guararapes International (REC)
Rio Int'l/Galeao-Antonio Carlos Jobim (GIG)
Sao Paulo Guarulhos International (GRU)
Tancredo Neves Int'l (CNF)
Uberlandia (UDI)
