LATEST UPDATE ON REQUIREMENTS & PROCEDURE FOR BRAZIL BUSINESS - TOURIST VISA FOR VIETNAMESE & FOREIGNER IN VIETNAM

Visa Type

Purpose

Validity

Tourist Visa

For individuals wishing to visit Brazil for tourism, leisure, or relaxation.

Up to 1 year

Business Visa

For individuals traveling to Brazil for business purposes, meetings, or events.

Up to 1 year

Required Documents

Criteria

Passport

Valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Brazil.

Visa Application Form

Complete the application form on Brazilian Embassy website

Passport-sized Photo

Photos 4x6cm (Taken on a white background, looking straight ahead, without glasses, with the forehead exposed, head bare and no hat, no frame, <2MB)

Travel Insurance

Covering the entire duration of stay in Brazil, with a minimum insurance amount of 5,500 USD

Proof of Financial Means

Bank account statement of the applicant for the last 6 months.

Pay slips, salary payment receipts, or income confirmation from business activities/personal assets up to the time of the visa application.

Savings book (Note: The savings book must be opened for a minimum period of 3-6 months prior to the visa application).

Trip Itinerary

Travel Schedule, flight tickets, hotel bookings

Proof of Employment

For business owners/shareholders: A notarized copy of the business registration certificate that includes your name.

For employees: Employment contract and leave application form.

For students: An original confirmation letter from the school and a student ID card.

For retirees: Retirement decision/document.

For children under 18 years old: Extract or a certified copy of the birth certificate; Authorization letter and consent for the child to travel abroad from the applicant's parent(s) if both parents are not traveling together or only one parent is traveling (must be legalized by the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam).

For foreigners

Temporary residence card/ Valid Vietnam visa + Work Permit

Notarized copy

For a business visa, additional documents are required

Invitation letter from the Brazil company

Color scan

ID card of the inviter (if available)

Color scan of both sides

Decision on business trip

Original copy

Order of step

Description

Step 1

Prepare Documents

Prepare all the required documents according to the checklist above

Step 2

Submit Application and Pay the visa fee

Regardless of whether you are in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, or any other province, Vietnamese or foreign nationals, Visa applications should be submitted to Brazil Embassy in Hanoi

There are 3 ways to submit a Brazil visa application:

• You can submit your Brazil visa application directly at the Embassy.
• You can authorize a third party to submit the application on your behalf: This is typically done by providing a power of attorney or an authorization letter giving the third party permission to submit the application and collect your visa.
• Submit the application by post: If you submit by mail, you must go to the bank to pay the fee and obtain a receipt, which should be included in your application package sent to the Embassy.

Step 3

Following

The Embassy may request for additional information through phone call or email so please make sure you are following up during the processing time

Step 4

Wait for Processing and Receive Visa

1. Processing time: 10-20 business days.
2. Regularly check the results on the system to track the status of your application, whether approved or rejected.
3. There are 2 ways to receive the result, as outlined below:

• Receive the result by post
• Receive the result directly at the embassy

Nationality

Fees (VND)

Angola

5.400.000

China

3.450.000

Algeria

2.550.000

EUA

5.550.000

Vietnam & other countries

2.400.000

Authority

Address

Phone

Email

Brazilian Embassy in Hanoi

HCO Building, 44B Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

(024)38432544

consular.hanoi@itamaraty.gov.br

Document submission hours:

• From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
• Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays as per Embassy regulations.

Question

Answer

How long does it take to get a Brazil visa?

The processing time for a Brazil visa typically takes 10-20 working days. It’s advisable to apply at least 3-4 weeks before your intended travel date.

Can I apply for a Brazil visa if my passport is expiring soon?

No, your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date from Brazil. Ensuring adequate validity is essential before applying.

Do I need a visa if I am transiting through Brazil?

It depends on your nationality and the length of your transit. Many travelers transiting through Brazil do not need a visa if they remain in the international transit area of the airport and their layover is less than 24 hours. However, some nationalities may still require a transit visa. Check with the Brazilian consulate or embassy for your specific case.

Can I extend my Brazil tourist visa?

With a tourist visa, you cannot extend your visa after the permitted stay period ends. With a business visa, after the 90-day stay period, you may be able to extend it by applying for a temporary residence card within Brazil

Do I need to provide a hotel booking or can I stay with friends/family?

If staying with friends or family, you can provide a letter of invitation instead of a hotel booking. The invitation letter must be notarized in Brazil and include details about your host, their address, your relationship, and the duration of your stay. You might also need proof of their residency status in Brazil.