Get a Brazil Visa

Sample of the Business Travel Requirements for a Brazil Visa for Australian Citizens

1. Business Visas

   • Business visas are only issued to those attending short term business meetings and business discussions. 
   • Applicants travelling to Brazil to participate in conferences, seminars, or attending artistic or sporting events and provided that no payment is received, please select "tourist" as the purpose of travel.
   • If the applicant is travelling for any other reason, please contact Visalink for further instructions on how to apply.

2. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must: 

   • Be valid for six months beyond exit date
   • Have two blank facing visa pages

3. Photographs

   One passport sized colour photograph. The photograph must:

   • Have a white background
   • Be taken within the last three months
   • Be matt or semi-matt finish

4. Business Introduction Letter

   A letter of introduction from the applicant's Australian employer. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:

   • Be addressed to the Embassy
   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • Specify the purpose of journey
   • Include the name of the organisation(s) to be visited
   • Specify the requested type of visa, number of entries and the length of visa required
   • Include an acceptance of financial responsibility for the applicant
   • Be signed by the applicant's supervisor or the company's HR department
    

5. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation from the applicants host. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:

   • Be addressed to the Consulate
   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • Specify the purpose of journey
   • Include the name of the organisation(s) to be visited
   • Specify the requested type of visa, number of entries and the length of visa required
   • Include an acceptance of financial responsibility for the applicant
   • Be dated and signed by the applicants host

6. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   Details of travel arrangements. These must be provided as a copy of the flight confirmation showing exact entry and exit dates and cities for Australia and Brazil.

7. Proof of Residency

   Evidence of residency. This must be provided in the form of a photocopy of the applicants drivers license or a utility bill.
   

8. Visa Application Form

   One fully completed and signed application form

   • Please ensure the address of the place of stay section of the form is completed.

9. Visalink Order Confirmation

   For orders placed on the Visalink website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.

Sample of the Tourist Travel Requirements for a Brazil Visa for Australian Citizens

1. Tourist Visas

   A tourist visa is issued for the following purposes of travel:

   • As a tourist, for leisure, or visiting friends or relatives;
   • As a participant in conferences and seminars, or attending artistic or sporting events, provided that no payment is received.

   Note: It is unlawful to engage in business, training, voluntary work or professional activities on a tourist visa.

2. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must: 

   • Be valid for six months beyond exit date
   • Have two blank facing visa pages

3. Photographs

   One passport sized colour photograph. The photograph must:

   • Have a white background
   • Be taken within the last three months
   • Be matt or semi-matt finish

4. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   Details of travel arrangements. These must be provided as a copy of the flight confirmation showing exact entry and exit dates and cities for Australia and Brazil.

5. Proof of Residency

   Evidence of residency. This must be provided in the form of a photocopy of the applicants drivers license or a utility bill.
   

6. Visa Application Form

   One fully completed and signed application form

   • Please ensure the address of the place of stay section of the form is completed.

7. Visalink Order Confirmation

   For orders placed on the Visalink website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.

8. Minors

   Applicants under the age of 18 years who are not travelling with both parents must provide a notarised letter of consent from the parent not travelling or from both parents if travelling alone.

9. Unemployed and self-employed applicants

   Applicants who are unemployed, self-employed (including directors of companies), retired, students, etc. are required to show proof of sufficient funds for self-maintenance in Brazil (a minimum of $2,500 per month if staying in hotels or $1,300 if staying in hostels). Evidence can be a current bank statement covering at least one month. Alternatively, if staying with a friend or relative, a letter from this person may suffice.

10. Conferences or attending artistic or sporting event

    For applicants participating in conferences, seminars or attending artistic or sporting events- an invitation or confirmation from the organizers in Brazil is required.