{"id":202,"date":"2016-09-02T13:41:48","date_gmt":"2016-09-02T16:41:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aprenda2.org\/blog\/english\/?p=202"},"modified":"2025-10-30T15:43:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T18:43:21","slug":"how-do-i-get-my-brazilian-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aprenda2.org\/blog\/english\/how-do-i-get-my-brazilian-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I get my Brazilian Visa?"},"content":{"rendered":"

August 15, 2016<\/p>\n

Written by Alessandro Orefice and Nina Britto. Translated by Caroline Davidson.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Brazil is a land of opportunity: We are the largest country in Latin America and the 5<\/span>th<\/span> largest in the world in terms of population and land area <\/span>[1]<\/span><\/a>, as well as the 7<\/span>th<\/span> largest economy in the world <\/span>[2]<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

As we are a developing country, we have many problems. \u00a0At the same time, these problems are opportunities for those who want to provide solutions to them. \u00a0Beyond tourism, Brazil receives a large volume of investors and people who believe in the country\u2019s potential. \u00a0Foreign students are one such group of people who believe that in some way Brazil will be an asset.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are also someone who sees an opportunity in Brazil, the first step is to decide to learn our language: Portuguese. \u00a0Our institute is specialized in the teaching of Portuguese for foreigners. \u00a0Teaching just the language is not enough. \u00a0For this reason, our course tackles cultural aspects as well to facilitate the foreign student\u2019s adaptation to our country, reducing potential problems arising from culture shock. The second step is: get your visa, in order to entry in the country and have a good stay.<\/span><\/p>\n

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All Brazilian Visa Types<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s important to be aware of the fact that the granting of a visa does not necessarily guarantee a person\u2019s entrance in the country, nor their stay. \u00a0The visa is simply an indicator that the foreigner may enter and stay in Brazil for the time determined by the visa – or permanently – and may be revoked upon evaluation by the responsible authorities.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the consular website\u00a0<\/span>[3]<\/span><\/a>, visas are classified by the nature of the foreigner\u2019s trip and stay in Brazil, and not by the passport presented. \u00a0The types are:<\/span><\/p>\n

a)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a>Tourist Visa \u2013 VITUR<\/a>
<\/span>b)\u00a0Transit Visa \u2013 VITRA<\/a><\/span>
<\/span><\/a>c)\u00a0\u00a0Temporary Visas \u2013 VITEM\u00a0<\/a><\/span>
<\/span><\/a>d)\u00a0Courtesy Visa \u2013 VICOR<\/a><\/span>
<\/span><\/a>e)\u00a0Permanent Visas \u2013 VIPER\u00a0<\/a><\/span>
<\/span><\/a>f)\u00a0Official Visa \u2013 VISOF<\/a><\/span>
<\/span><\/a>g)\u00a0Diplomatic Visa \u2013 VIDIP<\/a><\/span>
<\/span><\/a>h)\u00a0<\/span>Temporary Residence Visa \u2013 VRT<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a short explanation of the main visa types:<\/span><\/p>\n

TOURIST (VITUR)<\/strong>:<\/strong> If the purpose of your trip is leisure or visits to friends or family members but you do not wish to work or permanently live in the country, you should apply for this visa. \u00a0With it, you can stay here for up to 3 months (90 days) with the right to a single extension for an additional 3 months, if you solicit the extension by the deadline. \u00a0The visa may be valid for up to 5 years, depending on the nationality of the person applying, and it can be used for multiple entries in the country. \u00a0The visa holder may stay in Brazil for up to 180 days per year, but it\u2019s important to know that this visa cannot be transformed into another type once the person is already in Brazil and that it prohibits paid work. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

TRANSIT (VITRA)<\/strong>:<\/strong> If your final destination is another country but you need to enter Brazil in order to reach that country, this is the visa for you. \u00a0It allows you to leave the airport and stay in the country for up to 10 days, with no option of extending that period. \u00a0It allows for one entrance only in Brazil.<\/span><\/p>\n

TEMPORARY (VITEM):<\/strong>\u00a0There are many types. \u00a0They are: <\/span><\/p>\n

(I) Cultural trip or study mission<\/strong>:<\/strong> This is for researchers and conference participators of specific topics. \u00a0It\u2019s valid for up to 2 years and can be extended for another 2, if the original reasons for the granting of the visa are still valid.<\/span><\/p>\n

(II) Business trip<\/strong>:<\/strong> If you are a professional and the purpose of your trip is to do business, without the intention of immigrating, you can apply for this type of visa that is valid for up to 5 years. \u00a0Your authorized period of stay in Brazil will be up to 90 days, with the possibility to extend the stay for another 90 days if solicited at the Federal Police before the initial 90 days expire.<\/span><\/p>\n

(III) Artists and athletes<\/strong>:<\/strong> If this is your case, know that you cannot have any employment link in Brazil, but you will be allowed to participate in events related to your area. \u00a0Your stay may be up to 90 days per year, with the possibility to extend for an additional 90 days if solicited at the Federal Police before the initial 90 days expire. \u00a0The institution responsible for the foreigner\u2019s stay in Brazil should apply for the visa instead of the individual, who will also need authorization for Brazil\u2019s Work Ministry.<\/span><\/p>\n

(IV) Student<\/strong>: There are three ways of applying for a student visa.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n