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How to extend your tourist visa in Brazil: a complete guide

Authored by Danish Soomro

Table of Contents:

What to do if I want to extend my tourist visa to Brazil?

Can i extend my tourist visa for brazil with my country passport, what are the sanctions if i overstay my tourist visa in brazil, how can i extend my tourist visa to brazil, which documents do i need to extend my tourist visa to brazil, when should i extend my tourist visa to brazil.

• Can I return to Brazil after I get an extension? 

Travelers have long been drawn to Brazil. With incredible beaches, the Amazon rainforest, fascinating cities, and beautiful people. Once people arrive, it is not uncommon to want to stay longer and longer. The easiest way is to extend your Brazi tourist visas. 

This is the most complete guide on how to extend your tourist visa in Brazil. Danish, who is the founder of visadb.io, has himself extended this tourist permit in Rio De Janeiro as a Canadian citizen. Kindly note that this article was written in 2022. For any specific questions or updates, check out the government websites below or contact a verified lawyer.

If you want to extend your Brazilian visa, you first need to verify if your nationality can apply for an extension (check the list below). Then you need to book an appointment with the Brazilian Federal Police Office or get help from a verified expert for a smooth process without language issues. You have to make a visit to the Federal Police Office to get your visa extended.

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Extending your Brazilian tourist visa depends on your nationality. Here you can find the nationalities that have a 90-day Visa Waiver which can be extended for another 90 days:

• Antigua and Barbuda
• Argentina (Mercosur)
• El Salvador
• Iceland 
• Liechtenstein 
• New Zealand
• Philippines
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• South Africa
• South Korea
• Trinidad and Tobago
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Vatican City

*There may be other countries that could get 30 days extension, check the list here.

If you overstay you can get a fine which goes from R$100 raises per day (about $20 USD) to a maximum of 10,000 raises, but you can also get deported and restricted from ever applying for a tourist visa again as this is considered unlawful immigration. We strongly recommend not overstaying your visa.

1) Once in Brazil, you need to apply for an extension before your 90 days are over, for which, you need to book an appointment online. It is important that you consider that appointments are not available all the time, so you should get one at least 2 weeks before your visa expires.

2) When you book an appointment online, it will give you a BAR CODE so you can attend your appointment with the Brazil Federal Police.

TIP: There is one office at the airport in Rio de Janeiro.

3) You then need to fill in this form: https://formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br. This will give you a receipt so that you can go pay at a bank in Brazil.

4) Then, you need to present all your documents in ORIGINAL and not in copies in your appointment with the Brazil Federal Police or at the Consulate. Documents are listed below. Do not forget the proof of visa fee payment from step 3.

TIP: Even if somebody tells you that a document might not be necessary, it is better if you come prepared to avoid any hassle.

5) Attend your appointment with the Brazil Police or in the Consulate with the printed and signed receipt and all your documents in ORIGINAL, no copies.

6) Hand in the documents, and wait for around half an hour to one hour. The agent will call you to provide you with your visa extension. Done!

TIP: If you cannot apply for your visa extension, somebody else can do it for you. For example, you can reach out to Caroline and Gabriella, Verified Lawyers, which are always ready to assist you.

Brazil Tourist Visa Extension Assistance

• Passport. Must be valid for at least 6 months.
• Must be filled in online ( click here ). Please print and bring the Visa Request Form Receipt (RER) to the appointment.
• Application protocol signed. 
• Passport photo. 3x4cm.
• Proof of income. The last three payslips AND a bank statement from the last three months. You cannot apply with a credit card line.
• Round-trip-ticket. A copy of your e-booking or a letter from the airline with your passport name and number and itinerary of the flight. TIP: If you do not have a return ticket, you can check out OneWayFly which will give you a temporary flight ticket. Get 5% OFF here .
• Payment receipt for visa fees.
• The appointment Bar Code was previously generated online .

You should always do it at least two (2) weeks before your visa deadline and at most one (1) month before. 

Can I return to Brazil after I get an extension? 

Yes, but you can only return to Brazil as a tourist 6 months after that extension was over. 

It is clearly true that Brazil is one of the most beautiful places in the world; but, when it comes to extending your tourist stay, Brazil can be a complex one due to bureaucracy and language differences. 

We hope this article helps you apply for your extension, so you can continue your stay in this wonderful country.

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The Ultimate Guide to the Brazilian Tourist Visa

November 13, 2014 By Josh Plotkin 313 Comments

In an attempt to simplify the lives of people who wish to travel to Brazil on a tourist visa I’ve created this page that should cover 99% of the questions that people have. Everything from how to apply for your Brazilian tourist visa, how to extend your visa, what happens if you overstay your visa, what you can do and can’t do on a visa is covered in this post.

Please note that none of the following constitutes legal advice. Though every effort has been to provide accurate information based on official sources, consultations with legal professionals and hundreds of conversations with people who have been through the system, there are no guarantees when it comes to Brazil. Your mileage may vary.

Update November 2017: A new law went into effect that changed some of the laws governing the rights of foreigners in Brazil. This law also changes the fine for overstaying on a tourist visa from R$8.28 per day to R$100 per day, maxing out at R$10,000. See the law here:

Countries that do not require a tourist visa to Brazil

Holders of passports from the following 76 jurisdictions do not need to apply for a tourist visa before entering Brazil. For most South American countries it is possible to enter Brazil up to 90 days with just an ID card. Citizens of all other countries

Andora, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cypress, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland. Israel, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia. Malta, Macau, Monaco, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Malta, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Romania, Saint Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Tunisia. Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vatican, Venezuela.

How to Apply for A Brazilian Tourist Visa

In general these are the documents you will need to apply for a Brazilian visa. Check the specific requirements of the Brazilian consulate in your jurisdiction.

• A valid Passport with at least 6 months of eligibility and 2 blank pages left open
• A signed Visa Application Form. You can get one from any consulate’s website .
• State ID or utility bill to prove residency in the jurisdiction you’re applying in (US citizens)
• 1 recent 2″ x 2″ color passport-type photo showing the full front view of your face
• Copy of your round trip ticket to Brazil (or other proof of outbound travel)
• Money Order for Consular fees
• Proof of yellow fever vaccination may be required if you’ve visited certain countries within 90 days before applying. Verify with your consulate.

You may also have to pay a fee, which is charged in reciprocity for an identical fee paid by Brazilian citizens who apply for a tourist visa to your country.

United States: US$ 160.00 Algeria: US$60.00; Angola: US$100.00; Australia: US$ 35.00; Canada: US$ 65.00; CAD $81.50 Japan: US$ 25.00; Nigeria: US$ 65.00; United Arab Emirates: US$55.00; United Kingdom: US$175.00 (only if stay is over 180 days); all other countries: US$20.00.

You’ll need to schedule an appointment in advance with your local Brazilian consulate or embassy in order to apply for a visa. It should take between 1-2 weeks for your visa application to be processed. Check the list below for your nearest consulate location .

Your closest Brazilian consulate may be very far away, in which case it’s recommended you look into a visa expedition service to avoid having to make a 20 hour trek.

Time Restrictions on the Brazilian Tourist Visa

Brazilian tourist visas are typically valid for up to 10 years from the date of issue. Residents of some countries must enter Brazil within 90 days of the visa being issued in order for it to be valid. Countries  on the list found here  with (90) next to them have this requirement.

You are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit to Brazil and a total of 180 days per year in the country as a tourist. You can stay 180 consecutive days in Brazil but you’ll need to go to the Policia Federal and request an extension. More on that below.

How Does the 180 Day Thing Work?

A lot of confusion is generated by misunderstandings of how the 180 days are distributed, resulting in panic filled nights and people changing their travel plans. Some of the confusion can be cleared up by better understanding the terminology that we use.

There’s 2 distinct pieces of paper that are often referred to as ‘my tourist visa’.

1. Brazilian Travel Visa – A piece of paper that authorizes a passport holder from a non-visa exempt country to enter Brazil.

2. Arrival card – A piece of paper that you receive upon arrival authorizing your stay for a certain period. Never more than 90 days, but less can be given under the discretion of the Federal Police Agent.

During any one year period you are allowed to spend 180 days inside Brazil. This can be broken up any way that you want. 10 days here, 20 days there, 90 days here, 60 days there. Many people stay for 90 days, request a 90 day extension then leave once their second 90 day extension runs out.

The year is calculated based on the first time you enter Brazil, and not on the calendar year or some calendar that the Federal Police invented, as some people erroneously believe. So if you entered Brazil for the first time on June 15, 2014, you have 180 days to spend between June 15, 2014 and June 14, 2015, 180 days to spend between June 15, 2015 and June 14, 2016, etc.

What this means is that let’s say you entered Brazil for the first time on February 12, 2010. You came to Brazil for a few weeks to see Carnival and haven’t been back since. It’s now November 14, 2014. Your period for this year started February 12, 2014 and ends February 11, 2015. You can spend the 90 days or so until your period starts over, at which time you have another 180 days to spend in Brazil between February 12, 2015 and February 11, 2016.

Keep in mind that the visa card you receive on arrival determines how long you have to stay until you have to apply for an extension or leave the country in order to have not overstayed. They may give you less than 90 days, but they will never give you more than 90 days at one time.

When leaving Brazil it’s a good idea to ask the immigration officer at the airport to simulate a reentry in their computer to see how much time you really have left this period and when you’ll be able to reenter if you’ve used up all of your time already.

In some cases people who have entered via land borders have found that their period started later than they thought due to computers not syncing up data with other immigration computers.

What if I’m a Dual Citizen?

While in the past you may have been able to enter Brazil using one passport, stay for 180 days, then leave and re-enter under another passport, this is no longer the case. It used to be that different passports were recorded differently in the system. Recently the Federal Police have been connecting all of the information in their systems in a process known as  encruzamento de informações,  and now everything shows up as the record of one person.

If you’ve heard somebody say that they were able to succeed in entering under a 2nd passport, this is likely due to the  imprudente imperícia  or  negligência of the Policia Federal agent who received them at the border crossing. Sometimes there is an error in the system when processing entrances, and sometimes the person managing the system creates an error, resulting in someone doing something they shouldn’t have been able to.

I heard about some special cases…

Due to the lack of uniformity in how procedures in Brazil are carried out, there is a lot of confusion about how things actually work.

There are the laws as they are written, the procedures by which organs of government apply those laws, and what actually happens on a day to day basis.

The systems are supposed to operate in a certain way, but sometimes there are unexplained errors in the system. People are supposed to do their jobs in a certain way, but sometimes they make mistakes. Sometimes people get results than differ from the norm because the person attending them that day made a mistake.

How to Extend Your Stay in Brazil

Requests to extend your tourist visa for an additional 90 days must be made at the local Federal Police office. A complete list of Policia Federal locations is found at the bottom of this post.

It’s very important that you extend your stay before the initial 90 allotment has run out. If you stay 91 days and go to the Federal Police expecting to get an extension the Federal Police may give you a paper telling you that you have 7 days to leave the country instead.

You will need the following documents:

• A filled out visa extension request form. Found here.
• A printed bank statement or valid credit card to prove you will have sufficient money to spend another 90 days in the country; the bank statement has to be in your name.
• Proof of outbound travel. For simplicity’s sake, bring an airline ticket. A bus ticket will probably work without too much explaining. Having none of this, but having hotel bookings in a neighboring country may work with a bit of explaining done in your best Portuguese .
• Your passport  with the entrance stamp to Brazil.
• Your tourist card  (Cartão de Entrada) , issued when entering Brazil.
• Receipt of payment of visa fee . To do this you’ll first need to fill out this online form  (updated July 2018) and print out a receipt which you can pay at any bank. On the web form under Unidade Arrecadadora choose the city you’ll be submitting your request to. If you’re in a capital city you’ll choose Superintendincia regional no estado de [whatever state you’re in]. For codigo de receita STN use 140090, being the code for visa extentions. Then click ‘gerar guia,’ print out the form and pay the R$67 fee at the bank. Bring the receipt with you when you submit your visa application. Note that the website doesn’t always work with all browsers, so if it does something funny for you then try in a different browser.

Can I Change From A Tourist Visa to Another Visa Type?

If you enter Brazil under a tourist visa you will not be able to change visa types from within Brazil. You will need to leave the country then reenter under your new visa type in order for it to take effect.

Applying for a Student Visa for example must be done at a Brazilian Consulate or Embassy outside of Brazil. Some Europeans have reported success in completing this process in nearby Argentina or Uruguay, while many Americans have been told they need to do this in their home country. You’ll probably have to do this in your home country as well, but you may get lucky and succeed in getting your student visa without leaving the continent.

The exception to this is if you get married to a Brazilian in Brazil, or have a child born in Brazil you can apply for permanent residency at the Federal Police station without having to leave the country.

Overstaying a Brazilian Tourist Visa

Update November 2017:  The new Lei da Migração  has increased the fine for overstaying from R$8.28 per day to R$100 per day. The new maximum fine is now R$10,000.

Overstaying your tourist visa can happen in two cases:

• You’ve stayed beyond the 90 [or whatever they give you] days granted on your arrival card, or the 90 days granted by your extension.
• You’ve stayed in excess of 180 days during your 1 year period.

Once you’ve overstayed your tourist visa you will be subject to a fine of R$100 per day that you overstay, with the maximum fine being R$10,000. Whether you overstay 100 days or 10 years the fine is the same.

When you leave Brazil via airport, if they notice that you’ve overstayed they will take you into the back room and make you sign a form acknowledging that you’ve overstayed and that you agree to paying the fine. They will also leave a nasty stamp in your passport saying that you’ve overstayed and that you have an outstanding fine.  Make sure you have the form they give you with you when you return to Brazil in order to avoid complications. 

You’re technically supposed to pay this fine at a Banco do Brasil outside of Brazil, but in practice you’ll probably pay this fine when you try to reenter Brazil. If the immigration officer notices that you’ve overstayed he will hold onto your passport while you go to a bank or casa loterica to pay your fee. In some cases people have been sent back on the plane they came in on because their flight arrived in the middle of the night when banks were closed and the immigration officer didn’t want to be responsible for them. To avoid complications, bring Reais with you and arrive during normal business hours.

It’s also possible to go to the airport a day before your flight and pay the fine so that you don’t have to do this on the way back.

It’s worth noting that once you overstay your tourist visa you have committed an administrative infraction and have achieved irregular status. The penalty if you are caught is deportation and you will not be allowed back in until your period starts over.

On the rare occasion that a foreigner is caught by the authorities having overstayed their visa, they will typically be referred to the Federal Police and given between 3 and 8 days to leave the country.

Can I Get Married After Overstaying My Tourist Visa?

It is possible to marry to a Brazilian in Brazil regardless of how much time you have overstayed, as this is viewed as a fundamental human right. This is the law of the land, but  cartórios in the state of Rio de Janeiro have decided to not process marriages where the foreigner has overstayed their tourist visa. In this case you will need a court order to override their incorrect interpretation of the law.

When is the Next Time They’re Going to Give Amnesty?

There was a proposal that would’ve given amnesty to illegal foreigners in Brazil that was tabled on January 31, 2015. There is no indication as to when the motion will be considered again. View the proposal here.

Laws Governing the Brazilian Tourist Visa

Update:  A law passed in May 2017 that went into effect in November 2017 made some changes to the foreigner code. Previously,   LEI Nº 6.815, DE 19 DE AGOSTO DE 1980.   was the law which governed foreigner activities in Brazil. This law has been revoked and superceded by  Projeito de Lei 13445 / 2017 , which establishes the Lei da Migração or Migration Law.

A careful reading of this law would solve much of the confusion that people bring to this page. The rest of the confusion could be cleared up with uniform application of processes dictated by the laws as they are written.

What You Can and Can’t Do on a Tourist Visa

Article 9 states that tourist visas are granted to those who don’t intend on immigrating and aren’t aiming to participate in paid activities in Brazil.

Article 98 clarifies that you’re forbidden from partaking in paid activities in Brazil under a tourist visa.

Article 106 specifies a lot of things that foreigners can’t do, such as be the captain of a Brazilian boat, provide religious service to the armed forces, be a public auctioneer, be the leader of a trade union and a lot of other things that most foreigners wouldn’t think of doing.

Article 107 lays out the political activities that you’re forbidden from partaking in, such as organizing a political party, organizing a parade or demonstration or performing acts of political espionage.

Rights and Restrictions of Tourists in Brazil

Here are some rough translations of selected parts of Title X

Article 95. The foreigner residing in Brazil enjoys all of the rights recognized by Brazilians under the terms of the Constitution and the law.

Article 96. The foreigner should present proof of their legal stay in Brazil whenever requested by any authority or their agent.

Contact Info For Official Offices

You can find a complete list of Brazilian consulates around the world here.  Here’s another list in case you can’t find what you’re looking for there.

Brazilian Consulates in the US

Washington, D.C. Brazilian Embassy 3006 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008-3634 (202) 238-2700

Consular Service 3009 Whitehaven Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20008-3634 (202) 238-2828 Email: [email protected] Jurisdiction: District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia

Consulate General of Brazil in Boston The Statler Building 20 Park Plaza, Suite 810 Boston, MA 02116 (617) 542-4000 Email: [email protected] Jurisdiction:_Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont

Consulate General of Brazil in Chicago  401 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3050 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 464-0244 Email: [email protected] Jurisdiction: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin

Consulate General of Brazil in Houston 1233 West Loop South, Park Tower North, Suite 1150 Houston, TX 77027 (713) 961-3063/64/65 Email: [email protected] Jurisdiction: Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas

Consulate General of Brazil In Los Angeles 8484 Willshire Blvd., Suite 730 / 711 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Phone # (323) 651-2664 Email: [email protected] Jurisdiction: Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, U.S. Pacific Islands (Johnston, Midway, Wake, Howland, Jarvis, Baker, Palmyra & Kingman), California counties of Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura

Consulate General of Brazil in Miami 80 SW 8th Street 26th Floor Miami, FL 33130-3004 (305) 285 6200 Email: [email protected] Jurisdiction: Florida,  Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands and the Bahamas

Consulate General of Brazil in New York 1185 Avenue of the Americas 21st Floor New York, NY 10036-2601 (917) 777-7777 Email: [email protected] Jurisdiction: Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Bermuda

Consulate General of Brazil in San Francisco 300 Montgomery Street, Suite 900 San Francisco, CA 94104 (415) 981-8170 Email: [email protected] Jurisdiction: Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and California counties of Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Inyo, Kings, Lake, Lassen, Ladera, Marin, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Modoc, Mono, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Benedito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sierra, Siskyou, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislau, Sutter,Tehama, Trinity, Tulare, Tuolunme, Yolo and Yuma

Brazilian Consulate General in Atlanta 3500 Lenox Road, Suite 800 Atlanta, GA 30326 Phone: (404) 949-2400 Email: [email protected] Jurisdiction: States of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi and Tennessee.

Brazilian Consulates in Canada

Note that the Visa Requirements for Canadians are the same as mentioned above . The visa fee must be paid with money order from Canada Post or your local bank.

Consulate General of Brazil in Vancouver

666 Burrard Street – suite 2020 Vancouver, BC  V6C 2X8 Phone: 1 (604) 696-5311 Fax: 1 (604) 696-5366 [email protected] Jurisdiction: Serves British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon and Northwest Territories

Brazilian Embassy in Ottawa –

450 Wilbrod Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6M8 Phone: (613) 237-1090 Fax (613) 237-6144 [email protected]

Brazilian Consulate General in Toronto

77 Bloor Street West, 1109 Toronto, Ontario. Phone: (416) 922 2503 Fax:  (416) 922 1832. [email protected] Jurisdiction: Ontario, except Ottawa, Manitoba and Nunavut

Brazilian Consulate General in Montreal

1, Westmount Square, suite 1700 Montreal, QC H3Z 2P9 Phone: 514-499-0968 [email protected] Jurisdiction: Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland

Federal Police Station in Belo Horizonte. Bring a book to read while you wait.

Federal Police Offices in Brazil

The official list can be found here . Note that they give the incorrect address for the Policia Federal in Belo Horizonte and you should instead go to the address I’ve indicated below.

ACRE Rua Floriano Peixoto, 874 Centro 69908-030  Rio Branco AC Phone: (55) (68) 3212-1200 Fax: (55) (68) 3223-3565

ALAGOAS Av. Martin Luther King (Cais do Apolo), 321 Bairro do Recife 50030-230 Maceió AL Phone: (55) (81) 2137-4000 Fax: (55) (81) 2137-4033

Av. Maceió S/N – Bairro Jaraguá 57025-080 Maceió AL Phone: (55) (82)- 216-6767

AMAPÁ Av. Ernestino Borges, 1402 Bairro Jesus de Nazaré 68908-010 Macapá AM Phone (55) (96) 3213-7500/ 7504

AMAZONAS Av. Domingos Jorge Velho, 40 Bairro Don Pedro II- Planalto 69042-470  Manaus AM Phone: (55) (92) 3655-1515/ 1517 Fax: (55) (92) 3656- 7676

BAHIA Av. Oscar Pontes, 339 Bairro Agua de Meninos 40460-130  Salvador BA Phone: (55) (71) 3319-6000 Fax: (55) (71) 3321-3927

CEARÁ Rua Dr. Laudelino Coelho, 55 Bairro de Fátima 60415-430 Fortaleza CE Phone: (55) (85) 3392-4900 Fax: (55) (85) 3392-4973

DISTRITO FEDERAL SAIS Quadra 7 – Lote 23 Setor Policial Sul 70610-902  Brasília DF Phone: (55) (61) 2024-7500/ 7501/ 7502/ 7503/ 7678 Fax: (55) (61) 2024-7401

ESPÍRITO SANTO Rua Vale do Rio Doce, 01 São Torguato – Vila Velha 29114-670  Vitória ES Phone: (55) (27) 3041-8000/ 8002 Fax: (55) (27) 3041-8030

GOIÁS Av. edmundo Pinheiro de Abreu, 826 Setor Bela Vista 74823-030 Goiânia GO Phone: (55) (62) 3240-9600 Fax: (55) (62) 3240-9623

MARANHÃO Av. Daniel de La Touche, 4000 Cohama 65074-115  São Luis MA Phone: (55) (98) 3131-5100/ 5173 Fax: (55) (98) 3131-5103

MATO GROSSO Av. Historiador Rubens de Mendonça, 1205 Araés 78008-000  Cuiabá MT Phone: (55) (65) 3614-5600/ 5665 Fax: (55) (65) 3314-5506 E-mail:  [email protected]

MATO GROSSO DO SUL Rua Fernando Luiz Fernandes, 322 Lar do Trabalhador 79110-901 Campo Grande MS Phone: (55) (67) 3368-1100 Fax: (55) (67) 3368-1169 E-mail:   [email protected]

MINAS GERAIS Rua Francisco Deslandes, 900 – Anchieta – in the 3 rd floor of Shopping Plaza Anchieta (Note that the office has moved and and many official sources are outdated and mistakenly report that this is located at Francisco Holandes)

30310-530  Belo Horizonte MG Phone: (55) (31) 3218-6420 Fax: (55) (31) 3335-8832

PARÁ Av. Almirante Barroso, 4466 66610-000  Belém PA Phone: (55) (91) 3214-8000/ 8014 Fax: (55) (91) 3214-8043

PARAÍBA BR 230, Km 07, Via de Acesso Ponta de Campina 58310-000 Cabedelo PB Phone: (55) (83) 3248-5900 Fax: (55) (83) 3248-5901

PARANÁ Rua Professora Sandalia Monzon, 210 Santa Candida 82640-040  Curitiba PR Phone: (55) (41) 3251-7500/ 7501 Fax: (55) (41) 3257-2738 E-mail:  [email protected]

PIAUÍ Rua Maranhão, 1022 – Norte – Centro 64000-010  Teresina PI Phone: (55) (86) 2106-4924 Fax: (55) (86) 2106-4921

RIO DE JANEIRO GIG International Airport – Av. Rodrigues Alves, 1 – 3º floor – Centro 20081-250  Rio de Janeiro RJ Phone: (55) (21) 2203-4000 Fax: (55) (21) 2253-3454

RIO GRANDE DO NORTE Rua Dr. Lauro Pinto, 155 Nova Lagoa 59064-250  Natal RN Phone: (55) (84) 3204-5503/ 5500 Fax: (55) (84) 3204-5604 E-mail:  [email protected]  and [email protected]

RIO GRANDE DO SUL Av. Ipiranga, 1365 – Azenha 90160-093  Porto Alegre RS Phone: (55) (51) 3235-9000/ 9001/ 9003/ 9007/ 9020 Fax: (55) (51) 3235-9004

RONDÔNIA Av. Lauro Sodré, 2905 – Costa e Silva Porto Velho RO 76802-449 Phone: (55) (69) 3216-6200/ 6225 Fax: (55) (69) 3216-6244/ 3229-3546

RORAIMA Rua Fernao Dias Paes Lemos, 11 Calunga 69303-220  Boa Vista RR Phone: (55) (95) 3621-1515 Fax: (55) (95) 3621-1525

SANTA CATARINA Av. Paschoal Apostolo Pitsica, 4744 Agronômica 88025-255   Florianópolis SC Phone/Fax: (55) (48) 3281-6500

SÃO PAULO Rua Hugo D’ Antola, 95 – Lapa 05038-090  São Paulo SP Phone: (11) 3538-5000 Fax: (55) (11) 3538-5930/ 6187 E-mail:  [email protected]

SERGIPE Av. Augusto Franco, 2260 Siqueira Campos 49075-100  Aracajú SE Phone: (55) (79) 3234-8500/ 8579 Fax: (55) (79) 3234-8547

TOCANTINS Av. Teotonio Segurado, Qd 302 Norte QI 01 Lote 02 77006-332  Palmas TO Phone: (55) (63) 3218-5700/ 5715 Fax: (55) (63) 3218-5715

Using a Visa Expedition Service

While this guide was written for people who like to figure things out by themselves, some people may prefer to use the services of a visa expedition company. In other cases there may be no other option but to use the services of such a company, as they often have connections and insights into the visa application process that mere mortals cannot hope to attain under short notice.

If you would rather pay someone to take care of all of the dirty work for you, here are three visa expedition services that come recommended by readers:

VisaHQ  – The most popular option recommended by Brazilian Gringo readers.

Travel Visa Pro  – These guys are supposedly pretty quick and they offer a lot of other services as well such as legalizations.

Passport Visa Express  – Somewhat of a dinosaur in the visa expediting industry. Their website is really easy to use with a tool that shows you everything you need to know based on your zip code.

Though I believe this to be the best information you’ll find on this subject on the internet, nothing is guaranteed since this is Brazil after all, where bureaucrats can make up rules on the spot and deny your legal requests just because they can.

You may hear people disputing some of the assertions made above. I’m not going to say that they’re wrong, because their experience might speak to the truth of a particular government office on a certain day when a specific person was working there and decided that things were going to be done differently that day.

I understand that people make significant life decisions based around their legal status in Brazil and I’ve gone to painstaking lengths to gather enough stories from people to be able to guarantee with reasonable certainty that what I’ve written is actually how things work in practice.

Best of luck to you out there. If you have any questions or want to share your experiences so we can all benefit from them, please do so below.

Before You Comment

I’m sure you have questions about your case. I assure you that there’s nothing unique about your situation, and I’ve probably answered a question like yours several times before. Read through the comments thoroughly before asking another question.

If after reading you still feel like you need to ask a question, I’d like to ask you a question first. Is it information that you want from me, or are you hoping that I’ll remove some of the uncertainty you’re feeling about this process? At some point on your Brazilian journey you’re going to have to learn how to proceed boldly in situations of uncertainty. If you don’t start now, then when?

If you feel like your situation is really complex and you want help beyond what’s written in the article, leave a comment so that I can answer your question in a place where others can read it.

If you have legal issues that go beyond needing simple help with your tourist visa, email me and I’ll refer you to an immigration lawyer in Rio who can sort you out.

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Josh Plotkin is a long term expat and digital nomad who loves exploring Brazil. You can follow him on Youtube.

How to Extend Your Tourist Visa in Brazil: A Complete Guide

You’re currently in Brazil and your tourist visa is about to expire?

Fell in love with this magical country and would like to get yourself a visa extension?

You may be wondering whether it’s possible to legally extend your stay.

I’m a Immigration Lawyer, specialist in Brazilian visas, and am here to provide you with all the information you need to know about how to extend your tourist visa in Brazil.

Can Tourist Visas in Brazil Be Extended?

Tourism is one of the activities regulated by the Visit visa in Brazil.

Visit visas are typically issued for a maximum of 90 days, and they usually cannot be extended beyond that period.

If you overstay your visa, you may be subject to daily fines and even deportation, or other penalties.

However, there are some exceptions to this rule, meaning that some passports may have the perks of being able to extend the 90-day period.

Which Countries Are Allowed to Extend Their Tourist Visas in Brazil?

A tourist can potentially stay in Brazilian territory for up to 180 days every 12 months counted from the first entry.

The Ministry for Foreign Relations in Brazil periodically issues a list of countries that, based on the criteria of reciprocity, are allowed to extend their visit visas for another period of 90 days.

This list is called Quadro Geral de Regime de Vistos Simples (QGRV-Simples) and is available to check on the official website for the Ministry of Foreign Relations .

Portugal, United States, Australia, among other countries are examples of countries that are allowed to extend visit visas in Brazil.

What Is the Legal Basis for Extending Your Visit Visa in Brazil?

The legal base for this extension of visit visa being viable is the art. 20 of Decree 9199/17 that regulates how the Brazilian Migration Law is enforced.

The  Migration Law in Brazil, ( Law 13445/17 )  calls the “Visit Visa,” which may be granted to visitors who want to travel to Brazil with no intention of establishing residence in the country.

What Activities Are Regulated by the Tourist Visa?

The activities regulated by the visit visa include tourism, business, transit, art or sports activities, and other situations regulated by law.

However, under no circumstances does the tourist visa give the grantor the right to work in Brazil.

Travel expenses, artistic fees, and competition prizes for arts or sports events are exempted from the prohibition.

What Happens If You Overstay Your Tourist Visa?

If you are over the period of 90 days granted by your visit visa, there is a violation of the tourist visa, with the penalties of a daily fine with the possibility of deportation.

The tourist has the options of leaving the country or making his immigration situation legal, by obtaining a residence permit. 

In Co nclusion – Here’s How can you extend your tourist visa in Brazil

Extending your tourist visa in Brazil may be possible, depending on your passport and the activities you intend to carry out while in the country.

Always check the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Relations to know if your passport is eligible for an extension of your visit visa.

If you’re unsure, seek professional help to avoid overstaying your visa and facing potential legal consequences.

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Can I Extend my Brazilian Visa while in Brazil?

Visitors can spend up to 90 days a year in the country with the Brazil eVisa . However, it’s also possible to extend your stay in Brazil if the need arises.

You have 2 options; leave the country temporarily to renew the Brazil eVisa , or apply for a visa extension at a police station. Find out more below.

How Do I Extend My Visa in Brazil?

To extend your visa while you are in Brazil, it is necessary to apply at any Federal Police station . You can apply to stay for an additional 90 days.

You need to apply for the visa extension for Brazil before your visa has expired . If you overstay in Brazil and go to the police station with an expired visa, you will be given notice that you have 7 days to leave the country.

Brazil Visa Extension Process

Firstly, you need to print and fill out a copy of the Brazilian visa application form from the government website. It needs to be completed fully, accurately, and with blue or black ink.

You then need to take the completed Brazil visa extension form to a Federal Police station. In addition, you need to bring :

• Bank statement to prove you have enough money to support yourself
• Proof of onward travel (a flight ticket, for example)
• Your original visa
• Your passport

You also need to pay for the visa fee at any bank before you go. You will need to take the receipt with you to the police station .

How to Extend a Visa Outside Brazil

If you are outside of Brazil, you can simply apply for a new visa online using the e-Visa application . You’ll get a new e-Visa with a 90-day per year allowance.

The processing time is the same as the original application, around 7-12 days. It can take longer if extra documentation is needed.

When extending a Brazilian tourist visa online, you need to provide a new passport-size photo . Read the Brazil visa photo requirements for more information.

FAQ about Extending a Visa for Brazil

Can i stay in brazil with an e-visa for more than 90 days.

The Brazil e-Visa permits a maximum stay of up to 90 consecutive days. If you wish to stay in Brazil for more than 90 days, you’ll need to apply for an extension . Your total stay normally cannot exceed 180 days a year.

Can I extend an e-Visa for Brazil online?

You cannot extend an e-Visa online from within Brazil. You need to apply for an extension at a Brazilian Federal Police station.

However, if you are outside Brazil, you can renew your Brazil e- Visa online for a 90-day stay . Simply submit a new e-Visa application.

Can I extend my Brazil visa at the airport in Rio de Janeiro?

Yes, there is a Federal Police office at the airport in Rio de Janeiro. You can apply for an e-Visa extension here, or any other Federal Police station in Brazil. What is the cost of extending a tourist visa in Brazil?

As of writing, the extension fee is approximately R$110 (about US $20) . Payment must be made in cash at a bank before attending the police office. You must bring the receipt with you.

What are the consequences of overstaying a tourist visa in Brazil?

Overstaying can result in fines ranging from R$100 per day (about US$20) to a maximum of 10,000 reais. You could also face deportation, and restrictions on applying for future visas due to unlawful immigration.

Therefore, we strongly advise you to extend your visa in advance if you plan to stay in Brazil longer than 90 days.

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How Do I Extend My Brazilian Tourist Visa? (& other Brazil visa questions)

Dealing with your Brazil tourist visa can be confusing, worrisome, and frustrating, especially if you don’t speak Portuguese.

I’ve answered the most common visa questions below, but please feel free to write in the comments if you have any other questions – I’ll be happy to help out if I can, or at least point you in the right direction!

Your Top Brazilian Visa Questions – ANSWERED

Brazil Visa Question #1

Do i need a brazilian tourist visa or can i just show up in brazil.

Many travelers receive 90 days of entry upon arrival to Brazil for FREE ( certain nationalities, including the USA, must apply for a Brazil tourist visa in advance and pay a processing fee due to Brazil’s tourist visa reciprocity policy – if your country would charge Brazilians for a visa, and require them to apply in advance, they will reciprocate those policies on you).

After receiving your Brazil tourist visa (or visa stamp if you’re one of the lucky visa FREE people), you should note the number of entries you are allowed, and your maximum period of stay.

For most with a visa, this is 180 days within a 1-year window. Meaning, from your first entry, you have a MAXIMUM of 180 days to spend in Brazil in the next 365 days . After 365 days have passed, you get to start over.

Please note – upon arrival you receive 90 days (for most – double check the number in the box marked “PRAZO” : this is the number of days you can stay and is subject to the whim of the immigration officer). For more days, you will need to apply for a Brazil visa extension ( more information on this below ).

Brazil Visa Question # 2

I’ve already stayed 90 days in brazil – how do i extend my brazilian tourist visa.

The government website on how to extend your Brazil tourist visa is in Portuguese here but I will explain in English below.

**Please note, some Europeans from Schengen countries cannot obtain a visa extension. If you can obtain a visa extension – the visa in your passport will explicitly state 180 days per year allowed in Brazil**

Step 1: Print and fill out the extension request form

You’ll need to go to this site , print the form, and fill it out in blue or black ink with all requested information.

Step 2: Complete your payment form

After filling out your extension request form, you will need to complete the online payment form here and then take it to a Banco do Brasil bank with a teller (ATM and other automated banking systems will not work). In March 2015, the cost was 67Reais.

After completing your Brazil visa extension payment, you will be given a receipt with a bar code. Do NOT lose this! Otherwise you will need to make ANOTHER payment.

Your visa extension application will not be accepted without the proof of payment receipt.

Step 3: Plan your federal police visit and gather your documents

For Rio de Janeiro, this means the international airport. The federal police is located on the second floor (follow the signs for Passport, as the office for foreigners extending their visa is located right next to the Brazilian passport office), and open from 8am.

I highly recommend if in Rio, during the high season, to arrive to the Federal Police before 7am . At that time, there will already be a line. Alternately, you can go in the afternoon (after lunch), but this is quite hit or miss. On a slow day, you’ll get right in but on a busy day you may not get seen (you’ll have to come back another day). Play it safe and go in the morning.

If you can, avoid Mondays and Fridays , as these are the busiest days, and you will likely spend the better part of a day there. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays have a much smaller crowd.

Documents needed: Original passport Visa extension form Payment receipt with bar code Copy of credit card statement (with credit limit circled) or bank statement from the last 30 days Entry/exit card (given at arrival) Air ticket out of the country showing the date and flight number

Also suggested to bring: A laptop or phone to pass the time – there’s airport wifi in the waiting room A book or Kindle – you’ll be waiting a while and want a backup in case your phone/laptop dies A snack and water bottle – once you enter the room, you shouldn’t leave, in case your name will be called and you miss it

Please note: if you are missing any documentation – you can and most likely will be denied the Brazil visa extension, and will have to repeat the process all over.

Unfortunately, it happened to me, when my plane ticket didn’t clearly show the date (my mistake), the whole application was rejected and I received a loud lecture about wasting the officer’s time.

Also unfortunately, this is more likely to happen if you don’t speak perfect Portuguese. If you have a friend who speaks Portuguese, I highly recommend you bring him/her with you, as the majority of the officers do NOT speak English and can be quite cruel about it even though it is the office for Foreigners…

I witnessed a poor guy being condescendingly scoffed at by an officer (in Portuguese, so at least he didn’t understand) “What are you doing here in Brazil if you don’t speak Portuguese?!?” after he asked a question regarding the protocol.

The meantest/rudest people I’ve met in Brazil have been in this process… prepare yourself.

Step 4: The big day

Wake up early in order to arrive at least 1 hour before the supposed opening (yes, there will already be people waiting, and yes, the doors will likely open at least 15 minutes late.. this is Brazil).

Regardless of the attitudes of the officers (my experiences haven’t been pleasant thus far), remain calm and kind. If you have all of your documents in order, you won’t need to do anything other than wait. And wait. And wait.

Step 5: Leave with 90 more days in this beautiful country! (hopefully)

Yay and congratulations (PARABENS)!!

Brazil Visa Question # 3

What happens if i overstay my brazil tourist visa.

Overstaying in Brazil is usually not really a big deal.

You will be charged an overstaying fee, which can be paid either on exit, or at the next re-entry (if you ever come back). The overstaying fine has been reported at R8.50 per day, with a maximum of 100 days (the largest fine would be R850).

**IMPORTANT NOTE: There have been reports that the overstay fine has increased to R100 per day!**

After you’ve paid the fine, you will be able to come back again without a problem.

Due to the problems and annoyances in dealing with the visa extension – many people choose to simply overstay . This is not something that I recommend, but I have three personal friends who have overstayed and re-entered at later times (after paying the fee), one of whom later switched to a working visa, without any problems. You can also read other examples online.

Brazil Visa Question # 5

What if i really really like brazil and want to stay longer can i get another tourist visa.

The tourist visa allows for only 180 days in Brazil in a 365 day year. This can only be extended for extreme extenuating circumstances (such as medical emergency).

You do have other options, including obtaining a student visa (including for studying at a university or even studying Portuguese ), or gaining employment and being sponsored for a working visa. If you have a Brazilian partner, you can also apply for a more permanent visa based on this relationship.

If you are switching your visa to a student or working visa, you will need additional documentation (provided by your school or employer), and you must leave the country to apply for this.

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Oh my god! Finally! Someone who explain me how it works! In ENGLISH!!!! Thanks a lot !

Happy to help, Chris! 🙂

I did not mean to reply to this post but did not see another option. So let’s take Rio as an example, you have two options. You can go to the Federal Police station in the airport and get an extension. But to be honest, unless you are extending you stay for a long time it often makes more sense to just wait and go to the airport when you are ready to leave. The fine is about R$12 for each day you overstay your visit but obviously a taxi to the airport to extend your stay is going to cost may R$200 round trip so it might make sense to just wait. Also, depending on your travel, the fine will actually be applied the next time you return to Brazil not on the current trip. FYI, sometimes that might actually slip through the paper work which saved me about R$80 on one trip. If you do have to pay on your next trip you will have to plan on maybe adding 45 or 60 minutes to complete paying the fine then returning to customs to complete immigration and customs.

Hi! Thanks for the information, it has been really helpful. However, do you know if there are other Federal Police offices besides the airport, for instance as I will be based in the state of rio but in another city? Do you know where I can check the information?

There are a list of other Federal Police Offices in RJ state here that should be able to help, I would call first to make sure of their hours and procedures, as they may be slightly different from the ones I’ve listed here. Superintendente:

DPF Mario Semprine

Av. Rodrigues Alves, 1 – 3º andar – Centro / CEP 20081-250

(21) 2203-4000

(21) 2253-3454

Comunicação Social:

(21) 2203-4406

Aeroporto Internacional Galeão (Antônio Carlos Jobim)

Avenida Vinte de Janeiro, s/nº – Terminal I – Setor Vermelho

Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim

Ilha do Governador – Rio de Janeiro – RJ – CEP 21942-090.

Delegacia em Angra dos Reis DPF Gladys Regina Vieira Miranda Endereço: Rua Benedito Pereira da Rocha, 463 – Casa A – Balneário Angra dos Reis-RJ CEP: 23906-250 Telefones: (24) 3364-8100 (Geral) (24) 3364-8130 (Plantão)

Passaportes/Estrangeiros Praça Lopes Trovão, s/nº – Porto de Angra dos Reis (24) 3365-3503

Delegacia em Campos dos Goytacazes DPF Gabriel Duarte Endereço: Rua Barão de Miracema 158 – Centro / CEP 28035-300 Fone: (22) 2726-8700

(22) 2726-8730 (Plantão) (22) 2733-9702 (Fax)

Passaportes/Estrangeiros

(22) 2722-8741

Delegacia em Macaé DPF Felicio Laterça De Almeida Endereço: Rua Governador Roberto Silveira, 427 – Centro / CEP 27910-000 Fone: (22) 2796-8300 (PABX) (22) 2796-8330 (Plantão)

Passaportes/Estrangeiros (22)2796-8316

Delegacia em Niterói DPF Roberto Maia

Endereço: Praça Fonseca Ramos s/n – Centro / CEP: 24.030-020 Fone: (21) 2613-8830 Fax: (21) 2613-8817

Niterói Shopping – Rua da Conceição – 3º Piso

(21) 2717-1935

Delegacia em Nova Iguaçu DPF Hylton Vieira Coelho Junior Endereço: Rua. Iracema Soares Pereira Junqueira, Nº 25 Centro, Nova Iguaçu CEP 26210-260 Fone: (21) 3759-8000

(21) 3759-8030 (Plantão) Fax: (21) 3759-8002

(21)3759-8057

Delegacia em Volta Redonda DPF Elias Escobar Endereço: Av. Sete de Setembro, 94/Aterrado CEP: 27213-160 Fone: (24) 3344-8200 Fax: (24) 3344-8202

(24)3344-8220

Núcleo de Polícia Federal em Petrópolis/RJ Endereço: Av. Ayrton Senna, 699, Quitandinha – Petrópolis-RJ CEP: 25.653-040 Telefones: (24) 2242-4554 – Gabinete (24) 2242-4947 – Cartório e Fax

ive overstayed due to waiting for a visa to be processed. I now have my work visa and have to go to Paraguay to collect it. Will I still be allowed in on the visa even though I’ve been in Brazil more than 180 days?

Yes you should be. Contact the embassy if in doubt. You’ll need to pay a fee based on the number of days you’ve overstated, but if you have an approved work visa already you’ll be allowed to re-enter. In Brazil, an over stay is almost NEVER a problem. So don’t worry 🙂

Hi, thanks for this great information. Do you know if the DPF for extensions is open on Saturday?

I can’t find the information anywhere. My 90 days runs out on this Sunday and I can’t go until Monday as is corpus christi feriado today.

If not I think i will go anyway on Monday though I will be over. A

any thoughts appreciated!

Hi – in Rio, it is open Monday through Friday. Can you go on Friday? I would recommend calling if not, or contacting your embassy. I have been informed that if you overstay, your extension will not be granted.

Thanks so much for reply, am going to go tomorrow. Do you know opening hours (is it 8-12?)

Are you going in Rio? It opens at 8, and goes until the afternoon. I’d recommend going on the morning – it takes quite some time 🙂

Thanks so much for this! I’ll be attempting my visa extension this week and it’s been confusing trying to figure it all out. Luckily I’m based in a smaller city so I’ve heard the wait isn’t as extreme but I didn’t know about all of those extra things you mentioned. We’ve been worried about the plane ticket out of the country. Since we hope to stay another 90 days but don’t know exactly when we’re leaving we haven’t booked a flight. A friend here said that if we just print off the itinerary of the flight we want to take, they will accept that, but it sounds unlikely to me. Do you have any advice? Thanks in advance!

Definitely bring the flight ticket. At least in Rio, this was REQUIRED. I had to have the flight confirmation in my name already purchased and with the date on it. They checked this. Can you buy a refundable or changeable ticket? Or maybe call ahead to confirm – smaller offices may be more lenient.

Hello! Did the process or legislation change lately, since this article was posted? I heard a rumour that the extension is not possible anymore. And my Portuguese is too bad to actually get my information from the Brazilian website 🙂 Thank you! Andreea

Hi Andreea! I went through the process myself the day before this was published. Last month a friend had her visa extended, and to everything that I know, the visa extension is still possible now – double check your visa. Not all tourist visas allow for the 180 days per year necessary for an extension

Thank you very much for your answer. I am an EU citizen, I don’t know if that makes the difference 🙂 I read on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs page in my country that the extension might be possible at the Federal Police with all the required documents in order. But I did not find an official page in Brazil about it… I will have to see there… 🙂

Hi Andreea! What does your visa say? Are you allowed 180 days in a year? If so, then you will be able to do the extension 🙂 You could also call the Federal Police – do you have their number?

Hey Andreea, great helpful site! Question on overstaying, and leaving. Is it possible to simply check-in at the airport, and check bags, without going to the Federal Police office first?

Hi HP, which airport are you leaving from? For both of the Rio airports, you always check-in and check your bags at the airline counter BEFORE going through security and then to the Federal Police.

GIG. So I don’t need to go to the Federal Police office outside the gates?

In every case of overstay that I know, the passenger continued through check-in, past airport security, and settled their overstay with the Federal Police during the normal exit process. In most cases, overstay fines are paid on your RETURN to the country, not on your exit, although this does vary.

The rules change constantly in Brazil and are sometimes up to the whim of your particular officer. If in doubt, I would recommend contacting your embassy or the Federal Police directly to determine the best course of action for your specific case.

I’m planning my second trip to brazil, and wanted to know if I can enter the country with just a one-way ticket? I plan to buy a refundable ticket before my 90 day mark, hopefully get the extension, and cancel that flight ( utilizing the 24 hour cancellation rule on some sites). Also, if granted the 90 day extension, I will be at the end of my travel year and my 90 day clock starts again. Would I have to leave the country to be able to legally stay the 90 days of my new year?

Hello Jessica! Upon entry, when traveling on a tourist visa, I was required to show my plane ticket out of the country within the 90 days. To be granted the extension at the end of the initial 90 day period, I also then had to show another ticket out before the end of the extension period. The length of stay is calculated by the previous 365 days, not by the calendar year, keep in mind. Most tourist visas are for a maximum of 180 days within the prior 365 day period. The regulations change constantly so I would advise contacting your local embassy to determine if you will need to leave the country in order to start your new 90 day initial stay period.

Another option is to obtain a student or working visa if you prefer to stay in the country for an extended period.

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Thanks a million for this post 🙂 Does my ticket out of the country have to be in Portugese? I am Canadian, so naturally it’d be in English.

I’m glad it helped! Great question! Thankfully – NO! 🙂 Your ticket can be in English as well as your other supporting documents aside from the application and payment when you’re applying for an extension.

Ok great, thanks. How early can I get this done? I have one month left on my visa and would love to get this done and over, so I can plan to either be here or ship on home

While this isn’t on the official website (very frustrating), I was told by the Federal Police that you must do the renewal NO SOONER THAN 30 days before the expiration. I would recommend calling to double check, as I’ve also heard that it must be no sooner than 14 days before expiration. Please note neither of these timeframes are on the official Federal Police website, but like much in Brazil, it’s subject to change and also the whim of the officer on the day. I showed up to renew my visa earlier than 30 days before expiration, and I got to the final step of the process at the Federal Police before being turned away. SO FRUSTRATING!

have overstayed my 180 days will like to know if an over stayer stamp will be put on my passport in inten to pay on my return

Hi Gideon! If you have overstayed for only a short time, it is generally not a problem. If you’re worried, you should contact the Brazilian embassy in your home country or your own embassy in Brazil for assistance.

Hey, I’m overstaying my visa for 10 days. Having one internal flight in Brazil within those 10 days. (I hope this will be fine… ) And then leaving Brazil from Vitoria (es) do you know where the PF is located in Vitoria?Also 3 weeks later I’ll be returning to Brazil. As my flight back is from sao Paulo. Is it possible to return this quickly? I’m a European citizen. Cheers Dieuwke

Hi Dieuwke, it is generally not recommended to fly when you have overstayed, as your visa and passport will be checked. You should resolve your overstay first. Contact your embassy in Brazil, or the Brazilian embassy in your home country, for specific answers for your specific case as Brazilian visa policies change constantly.

I need some help urgently

Great – if you could let me know details I’d be happy to help.

Hey, thanks for the great articles. My friend went to see the federal police today to renew their tourist visa after 89 days in Brazil. By accident they only took proof of a flight out of Brazil after 180 days. After much trying to explain (in intermediate portuguese) that they made a mistake and genuinely wanted to immediately change this flight to an earlier date within the 180 days, and also that they would be part of the Olympic games (entitling them to apply for a volunteers visa which allows them to stay in the country until the end of the year – when they eventually receive proof from the olympic people). My friend’s application was rejected.

Any ideas on what my friend can do now? Having overstayed their 90 days by a few days now can they leave the country and return within the 180 days and be granted a new tourist visa? Or will they be refused re-entry if they leave now?

Any advice?

I would highly recommend contacting the Federal Police or your friend’s consulate.

When applying for the extension, it is VERY important to have all the paperwork correct otherwise it will be rejected, just as happened to your friend (and once to me as well).

Can the friend leave the country to apply for the volunteer visa?

Hey, great article. I’ve stayed in Brazil for 73 days in the beginning of the year and I’m coming back now after less than 90 days. What can happen at the passport control? Is it possible they won’t let me in? Thanks 🙂

Hi Alice! Which country are you from, and did you overstay? In most cases, you will be allowed to enter without an issue but you will need to pay the fee if you have overstayed. Regardless of whether you overstayed on your first visit: you will most likely be required to show a proof of plane ticket that you will be leaving the country within the visa requirements.

Does someone know what happens if you fail to leave Brazil within the 8 days given to you by the PF after you have gone to the federal police station to report your overstay? I went to report my overstay today, because I need to travel domestic and was warned about a chance of being refused from a domestic flight when running on “excess” days. The problem is my flight out from Brazil is not within 8 days, but only in 12 days. Advancing this flight by 4 days would also mean I need to change or cancel a bunch of domestic flights, resulting in high amendment fees and messed up plans.

Someone who settles visa issues in Brazil for a living told me I could just pay another fine for the additional 4 days at the airport when about to board the flight out of the country. Could it really be this easy?

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Hi Amjad! I am just a blogger, I can’t help with visa applications. Please contact the Brazilian embassy in your country for more help.

Hi! Can anyone explain the situation with Olympic time overstay? as everyone i talk with has different opinions of that.. i’m already almost for 90 days in Brazil and will stay for another 30 days minimum. As i’m working as volunteer they say if i can show some proof that i have been working for games that time – then it’s no problem and i don’t need to extend my overstay visa.. Thank you

Hi Ray! Unless there is an official policy and you have it in writing, I definitely wouldn’t rely on that getting you through immigration without a fine. I would recommend contacting the Federal Police ASAP and printing out whatever they tell you to have it on hand always (especially if you plan to take any domestic flights before then).

Hi…I’m contemplating within going for a visa run to Uruguay OR to apply for extension of visa OR to overstay for 3 days before leaving Brazil through Sao Paulo. I came in to Brazil on 7th Sept 2016 and was given 90 days tourist visa. I have a return flight at 1.25am on 8th Dec….which means I will be through the immigration (or FP) check on 7th Dec evening. Please help.

Hi Ravi – the 90 day visa is for 90 days, not 3 months from the day you arrive. Be sure to count the days – and include the day you arrived and the day you will leave. By my count, you will definitely be overstaying.

The first two options you suggest are the legal ones. The last is definitely overstaying, though as seen here that isn’t always a big deal. It’s your call. I personally don’t like overstaying (I’ve done it twice in other countries) as it makes me nervous and ruins my time.

Can you move your flight up?

Hi Steph! Thanks for your detailed instructions, however some of the links are not working for me. Can you confirm me that application form is called “Formulario de prorrogacao de prazo de turista” (yellow-white form)?

Furthermore, I did not get what I have to do before going to a bank. To pay online a fee? And then what to do in a bank if paid online? I am currently in Santa Maria (city near Porto Alegre in Rio Grande do Sul state) and when I drop the menu down, I have an option to select Santa Maria. However, when I proceed, nothing happens: Looks like site is not working correctly? Maybe I shall go to Porto Alegre? On the separate note: It is showing me value of 110,44 Reais to pay. Looks like amount has been changed a lot in a year.

Thanks a lot!

Hi John! Looks like the Federal Police updated their website (but still haven’t added an English option…) and didn’t put in redirects. Can’t say I’m surprised but it’s annoying.

Anyway, I’ve updated the links to be the new ones.

Yes – the application is the yellow-white form. In English, this means the application to prolong the tourist visa.

No – the Brazilian system is EXTREMELY outdated. You print a receipt that you filled out a form, which you then take the bank to pay, and then you take the receipt the bank gave you to the Federal Police. Really silly (this is 2016, who doesn’t take online payments?) and really annoying (Brazilian banks aren’t known for their efficiency).

Regarding the website – you can try to contact the Federal Police if it isn’t working, but I wouldn’t bet on it. If you can choose a different location, or try again a day or two later, they may have fixed it.

Oh no, that sucks about the price increase, but still not too high I suppose.

I am currently in Brazil. I arrived with a US passport and a 90 day visa. I was wondering if I leave Brazil at the 90 day mark how long do I have to wait to return? If I leave for a month or 90 days can I come back again? Do I need an extension to return? Also I came here on a one way ticket and I was never asked about my return and was planning to take a bus across the border into another country. Will the give me trouble if I ask for an extension?

Depending on your visa (double check in your passport book), you should have 180 days in one year (365 day period). You should be able to wait a few days and come back (coming back the same day is risking it – I wouldn’t recommend it), as long as this is your first 90 days in the country. If you do not want to leave the country after your first 90 days, you can apply for the extension (follow the steps above) but this needs to be done BEFORE your original 90 days runs out. Usually an extension will not be granted with a bus ticket – you’ll need to show a plane reservation and the other documentation listed above. You could always buy a plane ticket the morning of your extension request, and cancel it within 24 hours (depending on the airline) for a full refund.

Hi Steph, I am from Sweden and I called the Swedish consulate, they said that no longer it is possible to extend the stay. They said that I dont need a visa, I can stay in Brazil visa-free for 90 days and apparently after those 90 days I have to be outside of Brazil for 90 days, then I can return to Brazil. Have you heard anything about that? My boyfriend read however on the Federal Police website that it is possible to extend the stay. Maybe the havent updated their website?

HI Diana, You can only extend your visa if you have a visa. If you’ve entered visa-free, you do not have a visa to extend. It is only possible to extend your stay with an unexpired visa, granted to certain nationalities (like Americans).

Check your passport if you’re not sure: As stated above in the post: “If you can obtain a visa extension – the visa in your passport will explicitly state 180 days per year allowed in Brazil”

Best of luck!

OK, thanks for your answer 🙂

You’re welcome! Best of luck 🙂

Hi, my visa is expiring in 4 days time n I’m less than 2months due for delivery..shud I go to pf with my big belly n request for extension or just wait, have d baby n hope 4 no problem at pf regarding getting my baby passport n my PR? Advise pls..thanks.

For this particular situation, I don’t have any experience (even secondhand) to offer you. However, I would recommend calling in anonymously to find out more. Most countries offer extensions based on medical reasons, which you have a great one: you’re not supposed to be flying while at that stage of pregnancy. By overstaying your visa now, you don’t want to put yours or you baby’s permanent residency at risk (especially yours) which may not be given if you’re in the country technically illegally. My recommendation would be to definitely request the extension, you don’t want to jeopardize your residency or risk legal trouble for overstaying (for example, when you check in to the hospital and need to show your passport, which clearly shows your overstay).

Hey Steph, PLEASE ANY ADIVCE WOULD BE AMAZING!!!! hey guys, British citizen, been in Brazil for over 3 years without a Visa and need to leave at the end of May to Columbia and come back into Brazil a few days later. if pay the $850 fine when i arrive back in Brazil, does anyone know how long until i can come back into the country? you mentioned above, it doesn’t matter s long as you pay the fine, but i have heard people saying i need to wait 6 months

Hi Virren, Have you tried contacting the Federal Police anonymously? And also your embassy? 3 years is quite a long overstay, you may want to consult with a lawyer to help on this one.

I have not travelled to Brazil yet but my visa will expire before I am ready to travel. what is d procedure for renewal pls. I am a Nigerian going for my studies in Brazil. how long will it take me to renew before travelling. can I start d renewal process before the visa expiration date? many thanks

If your visa will expire before you arrive, you’ll need to contact your embassy for renewal before arriving. Each embassy has different procedures and time lengths, only they will be able to tell you that. I’d contact them IMMEDIATELY to find out the information.

MY VISA RENEWAL ISSUE Hi,, i would like to renewal my expired Brazilian tourism visa, but I’m not in Brazil for now, i went to the embassy that i got it before, but unfortunately they makes me feel that they wont give it to me again, Because they keep on asking many things and when i provide it, they said why you’re so fast,and told me to come back again on the next month, if you come again in the same month, your application well be rejected and you’ll gonna have that stamp in my passport, which well be never to go to Brazil ever!!! OMG i really don’t know how to fix this and how can i have it again. Could someone help and advice me on this issue? Please mail me in this for anything could help : [email protected] And this is my what’s app number +966567963268 Thanks a lot and any help well be appreciated.

Hi Sami, Can you please share which nationality you are, and which embassy you have tried to apply at? For Americans, once we have “used up” our maximum days allowed each year, the only way to enter again is to apply for a different type of visa (working visa, volunteer visa, student visa, etc), or wait until sufficient time has passed to allow for re-entry. I have never heard of someone receiving a stamp or ban when their renewal is rejected. My renewal was rejected because I didn’t have the proper paperwork the first time I applied. It wasn’t a problem. Even people who overstay and clear their fines do not receive a stamp banning them from entry.

Well, thanks for your replying for my issue, and I’m a citizen of Saudi Arabia and I’ve got my 1st tourism visa from the capital of my country (Riyadh). The date I’ve got it was the 3rd of January /2017. For 90 days. Is it possible to have it again in the same year from same embassy in my city ,if not, is it possible to have it from another county near of my country?

I’m not sure for Saudi citizens, I can only speak about US citizens as that’s what I have experience with. Maybe it’s the same, but it’s best to contact your embassy. For a US citizen, your visa is good for 10 years, and you will be allowed to enter for the maximum number of days that your visa allows. Getting another visa won’t happen / won’t allow you to overstay those days. The only thing you can do is to extend your visa, or to change your visa (working visa, education, etc).

Hi, I’m currently in São Paulo and want to extend my visa. On the extension form it has a bit with “personal reference in Brazil Name/address.” Can I put down a friend in São Paulo who I am staying with at the moment?

The other thing I am slightly worried about is being asked about my address. I’m staying with a friend (rather than in a hotel), so was wondering if this is something that you were asked about when extending your visa?

Many thanks for any replies!

“personal reference in Brazil Name/address”: A Brazilian is preferred (ie not an expat) if possible.

I was asked where I was staying, which was my boyfriend’s apartment. If you’re staying at a friend’s house, that’s not a problem.

Oi! This information has been so helpful, it’s been very difficult to find blogs online that answer these types of questions and in such a way to easily understand.

My situation is that I plan to go to brazil on a tourist visa (it would be my extension to 180 days for the year) but have every intention of staying and *hopefully* changing my visa status to a working one (Its been difficult to find any concise answers on this, even from my a friend who is a Brazilian lawyer). It seems to me that you say it’s an option (once already in Brazil, but that you have to leave the country – does this mean return to the US, or can cross over shortly into a border country?

Thanks for any help!

Hi Rachel! When I switched from a tourist to a working visa, I did have to leave the country.

This is complicated BUT: I was supposed to apply for the working visa in my country of nationality, but I don’t live in the US (and hadn’t for years), so then it should have been my country of residence (which would have been Thailand, but I had left because of the military coup), so I ended up applying in Israel, which was the country of my fiance’s nationality, and it all worked out. I’m not sure if they’ll make you return to the US, or if you can go into a border country, but I would guess that they’d let you do so in a relevant third-party country (as I did, in Israel) especially if you have extenuating circumstances.

Hi Steph, the info on this site is very helpful!!!! I am from the UK and looking at entering Rio next year as a tourist for up to 6 months (180 days) based on the info above. My question is this – Can I enter Brazil on the 90 day tourist visa and IMMEDIATLY apply for an extention upon arrival in Rio at the airport? Or would this be impossible due to the fact that to enter for 90 days i would have had to have a return flight in under 90 days (and thus not allowing me to extend to 180 days until my flight date is changed). Hope this makes sense! Any advice would be AMAZING!

Hi Jimi, when you apply for your extension, it starts as soon as you receive it, so there’d be no point to get it upon arrival (as you wouldn’t be getting any extra days). Apply for your extension with a week left of your current visa. Good luck!

Hi! I’m staying in Brazil within a student visa of one year which will expire in the end of this February. Can I extend my staying with a tourist visa without leaving the country? or I need to leave the country and apply for a new visa? I couldn’t find information anywhere.

Hi Trang! When I was in Brazil, the rule was that you had to leave the country to apply for a new visa at the embassy. You should double check with your embassy in Brazil, or the Brazilian embassy in your home country, for the most up-to-date information.

Hi me and my partner are UK citizens heading to Brazil to volunteer on farms and do yoga courses and agroforestry courses. We want to clarify that the first 90 days are Visa Free and within one or two weeks of that ending we can apply for an immediate extension of maybe one or two months? We arrive in Brasilia on January 21 from the UK and intend to stay for more than 90 days and we have already purchased an return ticket on the may 20th to return to the UK. My question is, do we need a return flight within the 90 day period to enter Brazil and stay three months ? Can we purchase an flight online on January 21 before we land ? Maybe from Brasilia to Venezuela or Paraguay (somewhere cheap) to show that we have a flight leaving Brazil under 90 days ? After we land and clear immigration can we cancel the flight ? Thanks for this blog post ! We leave tomrrow so we urgently need a reply! Thanks in advance

Danni & Dario

Hi, I’m American and have no idea about UK-specific policies. Yes, I had to show my airline proof that I had a return flight from Brazil when I entered on a tourist visa – otherwise, I would have been prevented from boarding the plane.

I’d recommend contacting the Brazilian embassy in the UK, they would be able to give you the most accurate information. As you’ve said, you leave tomorrow, so you should call them ASAP.

Nice resource, thank you! For proof of return ticket would you know which airlines fly out of Brazil and offer a quick refund service with zero charge.

So far my research I have found the following: With Emirates 25 USD is charged in admin fees. Latam takes 45 days to give the refund but seems to be free. I think British Airways is free within 24 hours but there are no cheap flight options and it doesn’t feel nice to stump up $2000 in case something goes wrong! Ideally it would be a cheapish flight with a quick and free refund. Thanks Nicholas

Sorry Nicholas, I’ve never had to get a flight refunded so I’m not sure which airlines flying out of Brazil would have a zero-charge refund. I did hear that flights originating or ending in the US with an American carrier have 24-hour no-charge cancellation policies, but I rarely fly to the US so I can’t confirm whether that’s true or not.

OK thanks for the quick reply! Yes I think I just read the same on skyscanner. 🙂

The online payment link seems not to be working any longer. (As well as gov website on how extend visa in Poruguese). If I go to the airport I suspect they’ll give me the link. Is there a bank there to do the payment and a place to print out documents? If not, will have to come back again.. So difficult to get information. I’m at the Botafogo Federal Police right now and they hardly know anything.

The link seems to go in and out of functioning constantly, it’s very hard to keep updated, I’m sorry. I’d recommend calling. No, at the time of my visit, you needed to do everything before, there was no place to print documents or do the payment anywhere near. Yes, the bureaucracy in Brazil is extremely frustrating, disorganized, and backward. Definitely one of the reasons I’m very happy not to live there anymore: saving on daily headaches and time wastes.

Finally managed to get my extension. I have extended my stay in various Latin American countries and this was by far the most tedious. I got there late morning and left at 5pm. If you’re not planning to stay more than a month past your visa expiry I would consider just overstaying (assuming it’s 8.50Rs per day with no major consequences as people say – although problems arise if they check the passport when (e.g.) getting a bus?).

Updates / edits / additions: – You now need to have “Proof of tourism in the Brazilian Territory” – e.g. documental proof of future bus travel or a visit to Pão de Azucar. Utterly absurd. I got a bus ticket to a another state (I hope I can cancel it!). – You need to go to this link for the payment with code 140090 – https://servicos.dpf.gov.br/gru2/gru?nac=1&rec=2 – I would however just go there and ask in case it has changed by the time you do it. There was printing facility and bank at the one I went to (Rio) (see below) – I can confirm that for the city of Rio you can still only do the extension with the Federal Police in Terminal 1 of the international airport. – 50 metres from the Federal Police there is a hotel with computer / wifi and opportunity to print documents (and pay for the extension). Plus a bank for the payment another 100 metres away. – Ask for checklist for all documents (I couldn’t find it on the internet) when you arrive. When you give in documents politely request them to check all is in order so you don’t wait and then discover you’ve missed something. – I tried to call beforehand but couldn’t get through. This is the number in case you have more luck: (21) 3004 6050

Such great info! Thank you so much.

Thank you so much! A lot of the links in the blog post are not working and this is the only good info I have found, thanks again!

Hi Janell – sorry! I try to keep the links updated as much as possible, but unfortunately, the Brazilian government is always changing things up and does NOT do redirects (ugh). If you find something not working or a replacement, please do let me know.

Could you clarify on the “Proof of tourism in the Brazilian Territory” bit? What does that mean? Isn’t Pão de Azucar a supermarket — tourism in a supermarket?

Pão de Azucar is also a major natural attraction in Rio de Janeiro.

Seems that the overstay fine increased incredibly and is now not R$8.28, but R$100 per day! Be careful.

Hi. I’m a Canadian citizen. In past years, I have twice overstayed my 90 day stay by one month, and another time by 2 months , preferring to pay the 8 and something R per day fine to going through the frustration and unpleasantness of the renewal process at that very far away office of the federal police at GIG airport. (I once wasted most of a day going there only to be told that I lacked one of the required papers). But this time (May 2018), I was assessed a fine of 100R per day, which was completely unexpected. Had I known, I would have done things differently (either a shofter stay, of the renewal process in spite of its difficulties). As the fine is paid not on leaving but on reentering the country, , I wasn’t faced with an immediate problem, but I doubt I’ll go back (much as I’d like to) faced with a 3000R fine, instead of the 250R I had figured on. Spread the word. Do you see any likely – to – be – successful way to get the fine reduced to the previous levels- this one time, anyway?

Thanks for your service as this information is difficult to find. After 89 days in Brazil I have returned to the US. My question, do I need to request an extension in person? It sounds very risky to fly there for my 90th day and pray they accept my request. If I am rejected then my second day there would be considered an overstay.

If you have left the country and only stayed for 89 days on your initial visit, you don’t need to request an extension. You simply return and will be granted an additional 90 days. The 180 days within 365 still applies, however.

On the subject of rudeness… I was born and raised in Brazil but have American citizenship only ,because of unusual circumstances. For the past 30 years or so, I go thru hell every time I pass thru immigration in Rio. They demand as rude as they know how, for my Brazilian papers, even though I present to the necessary documents( Brazilian letters signed by a Brazilian Consul) that explain why I only have an American passport. They always( no exceptions!), do just the opposite of what the American Immigration does to me every time I come back to the US and that is , sometimes ask me how my vacation was and Always, tell me “ Welcome back home!”. God Bless America!

Aw I’m sorry to hear about how you’re treated in Brazil, but am so glad you receive a pleasant welcome home in the US! I can’t say that I’m always treated with kindness by US immigration officers (actually, I’ve been yelled at a few times and have also been told my love of packing light is strange and suspicious, but oh well), so I’m glad someone gets treated nicely! 🙂

This is actually useful, thanks.

Hi, this is very useful-thank you for all the info. Question: I’m from South Africa. We get 90 days Visa free. Do we qualify to do an extension for another 90 days?

Also: I arrived in Brazil on 28 September 2017, stayed for a month and left for Ecuador. My return flight is on 10 September 2018 to Brazil. Does this mean I have 2 months left of my initial 90 days, or will I get a new 90 days….

Hi Cassandra! This information is only for those with visas. They are the ones that qualify for extensions. I’d recommend contacting your embassy for your best course of action.

Hi everyone,

The information on here has been extremely useful and I share the following hoping it can be of use to you. As NG commented above, the checklist for the prorrogacao isn’t printed anywhere on line. The only one I managed to find was the one listed here and have taken note of NG’s update regarding the “proof of tourism” required.

I was able to get the contact to the Passport/Foreigner Office in Galeao, and the number is (21) 3398-5410. Caller beware: the person who picked up was very rude and refused to answer any of my questions insisting she was in charge of passports, and that I had to visit in person to have any information about the prorrogacao requirements. I told her I had a quick question and she just repeated the exact same thing. My language skills are not very good so I found it hard to insist because I lack the vocabulary. I will go to the office this week and try to get the extension using the documents listed on here. Wish me luck, I’ll post an update after the ordeal.

Thank you so much for sharing this! I will update the post later today to include the information you’ve very kindly provided.

**** EXTENSION UPDATE FROM RIO DE JANEIRO WITH 2018 EXTENSION REQUIREMENT LIST BELOW****

I was granted the extension I solicited today at Rio’s Galeao airport. I asked for 86 more days (to stay until November 1) and ended up getting an extension up to November 23, even though the flight information I presented was for departure on November 1st.

I arrived extremely early at 6:30 am and was the first one waiting at the office on a Wednesday. The Foreigner Office opens from 8:00-16:00 and by the time the doors opened at least 30 people were lined up. A separate line formed for people who made appointments previously, the “agendado” line, and people who were there for other paperwork, including the visa extension, were in the “general/information” line. Yes, even if you have to ask a simple question you have to get in this line. Currently, there is no option to make an online appointment for a prorrogacao de estada which is why I lined up in the “general” line.

What happens at 8:00 am? The bureaucrats open the doors and ask to serve people with disabilities, senior citizens, and pregnant women first. If no one walks up, they start moving onto the people standing on the agendado line. Yes, not the best procedure for those on a first come, first serve basis but this is what happened today. A woman who was returning told me the day she came they would take turns helping a person on the agendado line and then another from the general line. I guess it’s really up to whoever opens the door that day. Today, the bureaucrat told me to wait in line until all of the agendado people were serviced, then they’d move onto the rest of us.

Things went on like that for approximately 20 minutes and then around 8:20 a French couple who arrived shortly before the doors were opened to the general line just cut right in. Yes, they snuck in front of everyone waiting in line, including me who got there first, even though they had no previous appointment scheduled. I realized this kind of thing happens so I took a risk and right before I saw they were leaving the counter I jumped in and told the officer, “These two you just helped cut in front of all of us, I arrived at 6:30 and couldn’t make an appointment for the prorrogacao because the internet system doesn’t allow me to.” The man at the counter miraculously took pity on me and let me drop off my documents (including my passport) and told me to sit and wait for my name to be called. When the woman behind me tried to go next, because she saw I succeeded, she didn’t have the same luck and they sent her back to the line doing the whole agendados first, general line second. They finally got to the general line at 8:48 am. I timed it. I got my passport back at 9:53 am with the said prorroga stamp.

I detail the whole thing because it unfortunately shows how arbitrary things are at the Galeao Foreigner Office. People cut, people try and get around the line, neat things like that. You will have to be insistent, but nice, to the bureaucrats there if you have a question or objection. Don’t argue with them, you’ll loose, and if they tell you to wait you’ll just have to wait unless you have a serious emergency that you are able to explain in Portuguese. These people are not the kindest, you can tell they get a kick out of their petty positions of power in the demeaning way the speak to everyone who arrives. Just keep all this in mind and hope for the best, arm yourself with patience, a book, and something to eat because the waiting time is unknown and if you leave the room and you’re up next, good luck.

Before we bag on Brazil, I’ve done similar procedures in many countries and this kind of thing is a pain in the butt just about everywhere in the world if you’re a tourist/foreigner. Generally speaking, officers tend to share the same disdain for the people who show up, talk down at you, etc.. It’s awful, yes, but that’s the reality of things.

Below the current requirement list for the “prorrogacao de estada/extensao de visto de turista.” You can only obtain it in person from the Galeao Foreigner Office M-F 8:00-16:00 as of 8/8/2018. I’m transcribing the English text verbatim because I can’t upload a digital version of it.

“TOURIST VISA EXTENSION Demanded documents: 1) Passaport 2) Immigration paper* 3) Departure ticket reservation 4) Maintenance proof: bank statements, money etc. 5) Tourist visa extension form (fill only the first section) 6) Proof of tourism in Brazil (hotel/museum reservation in the future) 7) Copy of the arrival ticket* Internet site: http://www.dpf.gov.br click G.R.U. In the main page; It will open a window; write name and address in Brazil. Revenue code: 140090–R$ 110,44 (GRU–FUNAPOL) Collect unit code: SUPERINTENDENCIA REGIONAL DO ESTADO DO RIO DE JANEIRO Print tax form and pay it in the bank Extension temp II: A letter from the firm asking more time in Brazil”

*The paper given to you when you arrived by plane to Brazil. I never got one because I crossed the Argentine land border and as long as you have an entry stamp, you’re good. **Not fully sure what this means but I got my extension without providing them with an arrival ticket, since I crossed the land border, I relied on my arrival stamp. I guess if you arrived by air just bring a copy of the arrival ticket just in case? To avoid having them deny you the extension because you don’t have that thing?

You’re a hero!! GREAT INFORMATION!! Thank you!

Do you have any idea what happens if they don’t give you a copy of the arrival ticket?

I don’t, I’m sorry! I would recommend contacting the Federal Police or your embassy.

Hi, I managed to take all the steps, but I’m stuck with the tax form. They ask me my CPF, but as I am a tourist, i dont have one. Do you know what I can do? ,

Here are directions for obtaining a CPF.

Hi Is it possible tl change a tourist visa to a working or student visa in brazil within the 90 days without leaving brazil ?

My knowledge is that the answer is no. You need to leave Brazil in order to change your visa type. I had to leave to change to a working visa (which I did in Israel), and I’ve had friends who left (to nearby South American countries) to change to a student visa. You can’t change the status within the country.

Hello Steph,

I got my Brazilian visa with an exit flight to Buenos Aires, and an intention of going to Argentina for a week, and coming back to Brazil to start my other 90 days because you can do that in Colombia. Can you extend by doing a border hop for a few days, in my case a week?

Thanks in advance!

Does the 90-day extension begin on the day you are granted it OR does it begin once your initial 90-day period expires? If it’s the former scenario, then to get 180 days total you’d have to leave the extension request until literally the last day you are legally in the country.

Officially: Begins on the day you are granted. Unofficially: may depend on the person granting the extension.

Yep, it’s not the way I would have organized the system but it is what it is.

Hi, thanks for the complete article!

What I’m wondering, is if I can do the 90+90 tourist VISA, and then come back with another citizenship? I’m a dual national, so I could really use one passport for each 180 days and stay as long as I want(with the exit trip to switch declared citizenship) 🙂

Any insight on that would be appreciated, thanks!

Sorry Amber, I’m really not sure! I would recommend checking with the Brazilian embassy in one of your countries of citizenship!

Hello Steph, First of all many thanks for the great information. My question is if I need to extend my work/Technical Visa,how many days before I can start the process before my current visa end. What is the timeline it takes to get approved.

Hi Aj! For anything to do with work or technical visas in Brazil, I would ask directly to your company/company’s lawyer or to immigration.

This is an amazing blog. Thanks for explaining it so simply 🙂

Thank you 🙂

Some outdated information here: – Policia Federal in Rio moved from Galeão to the third floor of Santos Dumont – Entry and exit tickets aren’t given anymore – I needed to bring a “proof of tourism” which can be as simple as a “bus ticket” to Buzios or another destination, I just screen printed before the payment screen with all my personal info in there

Thanks so much!

Was it hard to get the extension? Did you make an appointment before going? How long was your extension? 90 days or more?

If you meet all of the requirements and provide all of the required documents, you will be approved. You cannot make an appointment; you need to show up and wait. I received 90 days, which is the maximum for the extension.

I am holding Brazil Tourist VISA for 90 days how can I extend my visa for another 90 days I am an Indian citizen. Now I am in Matta Grouso Brazil

Hi Anand, I’ve explained everything above. If you have unanswered questions I’d advise contacting your embassy/consulate. Best of luck!

Hello..Great website and I appreciate reading all the assistance you have provided those with our comments!u

Just a quick question – I arrived in Brazil on a 90 day “multiplas” VISA on May 28, 2019 (before the VISA elimination date for US nationals came into effect on June 16).

Heading back to the US for a wedding on August 10, with a return back to Brazil on August 22. Will I still be granted another 90 days upon entry? Or do I need to extend my visa before my departure back to the US?

I suppose i wanted to confirm that 180 days maximum (ok with multiple entries) per year – is still valid? I have been trying to locate to confirm this is still valid with the new non-visa introduction.

Any assistance would be wonderful!

Much appreciated!

I am eligiable to enter brasil without a visa and stay up to 90 days with my passport. I entered Brazil on 26th of february 2019 and only stayed for 70 days. I am coming back for the carnival on 28th of January 2020 and I want to stay for 180 days. Can I do this with an extention and by not leaving the country ? Because my timer resets on 25th of February 2020 and I am coming on 28th of January 2020. It is confusing

I recommend contacting your embassy. My experience and this article are based on needing a visa to initially enter.

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Brazil tourist visa (how to extend it/cost/what you need)

Do you need a Brazil tourist visa? If so, how long does it take to get one? Do you have to apply? How much does it cost? How long is it valid for? Can you extend it? How?

These are all stressful questions that may or may not cross your mind before flying out for your dream vacation.

Stress no more! I shall ease your troubled mind and answer all of the above.

(***FYI*** This guide is only for passport holders from the UK wanting to extend their Brazil tourist visa )

(***FYI*** Updated May 2019 after my second successful extension)

(***FYI*** Updated April 2020 – If you’re in Brazil during quarantine check out this post )

The British passport is pretty strong.  According to the Global Visa Power Index (how cool does THAT sound!?!) it ranks 4th, granting visa-free access to 186 countries… including Brazil! Whoop whoop!

That means for 90 days you can wander between the beaches, mountains, jungle and desert, all for free! All they require is proof that you’ll depart their fine shores when your time is up – an onward flight/bus ticket is sufficient.

How do you get the initial Brazil tourist visa? There’s no need to apply.  As long as you have the proof that you’ll be moving on, you’ll be able to board the plane and just fill in a short form (Cartão de Entrada e Saída) before landing.  ( No longer required or checked at Immigration Control )

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A note about onward tickets

In my experience, onward tickets are rarely asked for. I’ve spent 3 years bouncing around South America and I’ve only ever been asked for proof of onward travel once. Some say it’s a waste of money, but I always book something just in case. A $10 bus from Iguazu to Asuncion is sufficient ( book a cheap ticket through Busbud/NSA ), and it saved me a lot of tears.

So you have your onward ticket, you’re wandering around Brazil, you realise that IT’S JUST TOO BEAUTIFUL and you need more time to take it all in. What do you do?

It is possible to extend your Brazil tourist visa from 3 months up to 6, but this is where it can get tricky.

Are you sitting comfortably? Then let us begin.

The business of extending visas in Brazil is not so straightforward. Although the general information is the same (all the information below is tried and tested twice over), the actual procedure or requirements may vary. Some offices require you to make an appointment, others don’t and you just walk in. Some have a dress code, some don’t. If in doubt, check first.

If you know any Brazilian citizens or friend, I’d recommend bringing them. Not all the offices will have English speakers, and the language/questions they use may be beyond the average visitor. (Brush up on your Portuguese with some of the best language learning apps of 2019 here).

To extend your Brazilian tourist visa you will need:

• Your Cartão de Entrada e Saída (the little form you filled in on the plane) No longer required .
• Go to the Brazilian Federal Police website and generate an invoice
• Proof of residency (A bill containing the name, address and CPF number  of a Brazilian resident – If you have a Brazilian partner, awesome. If not, then something from your hostel or Airbnb host should suffice)
• Proof of sufficient funds (I just took a photocopy of my credit card and not a statement, but they never even looked at it)
• Proof of onward travel
• A photocopy of your passport – The photo ID page plus any pages containing stamps

How to renew it – From start to finish

When you go to the Brazilian Federal Police website you’ll need to go to the section for Imigração / Estrangeiros . Before selecting  Pessoas e entidades estrangeiras (option 3), scroll down to the  Atenção!

Did I also mention that you should do this in plenty of time, as it’s not a simple process?

The instructions for installing the security certificate vary depending on your browser, but at least it provides them when you click on that link.

Once you’ve installed the certificate, then you’ll want to click on  Pessoas e entidades estrangeiras (option 3), and fill in the form.

When you get to the section below, STOP! (for 2 reasons)

The  Unidade Arrecadadora  is the exact Federal station that you’ll be going to.  If you choose one and then try and apply at another station, you will be turned away.  Also, not all stations provide the visa extension service, so it’s best to choose the one in your State starting with “SUPERINTENDENCIA…” (the main Office).

***Additional note: Check with the Federal station before printing/paying. The second time I applied was in Rio de Janeiro, the office had moved and they hadn’t updated the website.***

The  Codigo Receita STN  is the code for the service you are requesting. Whichever code you enter will generate the Valor Total below.  The code for extending your travel visa is 140090 (Price accurate as of June 2018).

If the form fails to submit, or you receive an error message, or some of the fields don’t auto-populate… DON’T GIVE UP! It took over an hour of constantly resubmitting, refreshing and resubmitting before it finally went through.

Once you’ve generated your invoice, take it to the nearest Caixa, Banco do Brasil or Caixa Loterias to pay.

So you have all the documents. Surely my Brazil tourist visa is all sorted, right? Wrong… now the fun begins!

Be firm and wear long pants.

Those 6 words will keep you sane, trust me.

You will not be allowed into the Federal building if your legs are exposed. Obviously I learned the hard way and was turned away at my first attempt (wearing some snazzy shorts).

The second time I applied was in Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro. It was much more relaxed, but I believe it’s because it’s not a Federal building. If in doubt, cover your legs.

Once inside, be firm!

If your Portuguese is not so strong, try and take a native speaker.  Depending on the mood of the Officer, you may get a variety of responses.  They may try and turn you away, claiming you needed to book an appointment. It’s possible they might claim your visa has expired due to the poor quality of the passport stamp.  They may even take your passport away 5 separate times to show the supervisor.

All of these were hurdles I would have stumbled over with my poor Portuguese, but easily countered with a majestically stern performance from my Brazilian girlfriend.

And then suddenly it was all over.  The passport was handed back with the new extended Brazil tourist visa stamp inside, and we were free to go explore Brazil for another 3 months!

Whoop whoop!

It’s just a shame I have to leave and cannot return for 6 months once the extension passes. You can only stay in Brazil for 180 days out of the year. There are other visas you can apply for – Business, Student etc, but they each have their own rules, complications and costs involved.

Will this information change if/when Brexit kicks in? Who knows? I imagine that British citizens travelling to Brazil for vacation will be fine. Unless the UK Government decide to charge Brazilians then I imagine the 90 day stay will remain free of charge.

There’s still no news of an E-visa for British folk. It’s currently only for Nationals of Australia, Japan, Canada and USA (and then only valid for 90 days in 1 year so we’re still winning).

While the services and processing time vary slightly between cities, if you follow the above information and bring the correct documentation you’ll be fine. If your passport is clean then you’ll be able to extend your stay, have more time to practice your Portuguese and really get a feel for living in Brazil.

If, like me, 6 months just isn’t enough then you’ll to head elsewhere until you’re valid to enter again. Paraguay is always fun, there’s plenty to do in Argentina and Uruguay, or you can go further afield to Colombia etc Hopefully the switch from Portuguese to Spanish isn’t as difficult for you like it was for me. If you need to brish up on your Spanish then check out my review of the best language learning apps of 2019 .

Was this helpful? Did it make sense? I hope I didn’t put you off applying to extend your Brazil tourist visa with all the requirements, but I wanted to give you a step by step, foolproof plan.

If I missed anything, or you have any questions then please drop a comment below and I’ll get back to you.

I’ve extended my visa twice now, once in Fortaleza (2018) and then again in Rio de Janeiro (2019). The second time in Rio was much quicker and less stressful. I just handed over all the documents listed above and then sat in the waiting area for an hour until I was called and it was handed back to me.

Good luck and happy holidays.

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Thank you for this very useful article ! Do you know if there is any deadline to go through this procedure?

I have just paid for my visa and wanted to go to the Federal Police after the holidays, right now it is a mission to get around and we (Brazilian boyfriend and I) are not in Rio.

Technically I have another month left, but I read on one website this morning that you need to apply for the second visa within the first 60 days of your stay. That would be a very close call in my case, and I am a bit stressed. However, on the website of the Police there was no such thing written.

If I overstay this visa, will I be banned from re-entering the country or simply have to pay the fine? Naturally I want to avoid this as it quickly gets very expensive….

Thanks a lot in advance, would be great to get your feedback !

All the best from Arraial do Cabo Katy

I’ve got a meeting with the Feds tomorrow morning. The information they provided is very confusing, so hopefully I’ll get some clarity tomorrow.

I’ll update the post as soon as I get back

Awesome article, thanks so much ! I actually lost my Cartão de Entrada e Saída and am VERY relived that apparently you don’t need it anymore… In case the police still asks me, how would I be able to replace it?

Has anybody made experiences with this process now in Covid times? Thanks a lot !

Hey, so it’s Sunday and I took the day off tomorrow to go get my visa extended. I’ve left everything to the last minute. I have some questions. I can go to the local Internet café and fill out the forms there.

Do I need to arrive super early, and if so, what time?

Do I go to Santos Dumont?

Is it essential to have proof of onward travel? Do they ask you for it? I don’t have any onward travel as I don’t want to buy it and get turned away and then I’ve wasted 600 dollars.

I’m in the Corona virus circumstances when the visa has been frozen from 16th March 2020 to apparently 3rd November 2020. I first entered the country on 30th January 2020.

So I have a few questions if someone could help me it would be greatly appreciated. My resumed visa count after 3rd November will take me until 2nd January 2020. But because I’m from Slovakia, EU, and the situation with second wave of Corona is pretty bad I want to do all I can to not have to come back to Europe yet at this time…

So I thought of several options and I wanted to check if someone knows more about it. I heard that I could go to policía Federal in Sao Paulo once my days are over, say I’m illegally in the country but don’t have enough finances to go back and they should freeze my visa up until this situation is fixed for me. Is this true? Has anyone heard about it?

Secondly I’m thinking of any way I can stay a bit longer, so in case I lost my passport let’s say a few days before my visa ends and therefore was unable to fly and I’d had to ask my embassy for another passport, would that be counted as overstaying??

And is overstaying an actual crime or it’s not serious? I mean just in the lines of wanting to get a working or study visa later on and wondering if this will be a problem. Also if I overstay, let’s say the flight is possible more later in January only, do I have to stay out of the country for 6 months because of overstayed? I heard it somewhere…

Also in my case, I can only stay in the country for 90 days, cannot extend and then have to stay out 90 days before entering. But doesn’t my ‘travel year’ reset on 29th January 2021? So technically even if I left 2nd January, could I then come back on 29th January even if I wasn’t away for 90 days but within the year period I didn’t pass my days? Hope it makes sense…

Also has anyone heard of volunteering visa and if I could change to volunteer visa from within Brazil?

Please if anyone knows of some way of helping me, please you can suggest anything. In my case, if I had to leave in January, I’ll be in very bad situation because apart from it being very unsafe to travel right now, to get to my country I have to take a minimum of 3/4 flights and there is a huge risk of some of them being cancelled and me being stranded at some European airport in a lockdown country. I’m very desperate to just stay in Brazil where I have a place to stay and I’m safe and I’m beyond anxious about travelling in January. I’d think they would make an exception for my case but not sure. Do you think it’s worth to try to ask for extension of my visa under these circumstances if otherwise it’s not possible for Slovak people? Or I even thought about travelling to just a nearby country, asking for a new passport and hoping they will let me back in without having to stay out of the country for 90 days since this would be a new passport and they wouldn’t see the stamp…not sure how much they check the staying outside in reality…

Anyway, please if anyone can help if some way, any words are appreciated ? I’m in a very sticky situation.

Hello All, thank you Adam for this website and all help you provide to all of us. I want to share my yesterday’s experience from Sao Paulo Superinternedencia in Lapa. I went there in trouser (it was very hot day) but I saw many people there in shorts, so i consider this as not important information. Anyway, as being a Czech (Czech Republic is part of EU) I was told that there is no option for me to extend my tourist visa and that I have to leave country after expiring 90days and I can return after 180days period runs out and new period starts. Luckily enough for me it is just 2 weeks, so I guess i will make a trip to Argentina or Chile for a while and return back to my brazilian girlfriend afterwards. But it is a little bit annoying that this option is not possible for us. After next 3 months I will have only 3 options how to stay futher in the country and that is to obtain a job here, to start studying or get married, according to what I was told there is no other option. One more thing, my portuguese is also rough (learn about 4months), but I have to say all people in Federal Policia were nice, friendly and patient to repeat all what I needed in order to understand them better. So thumbs up for them. Also they wrote down everything for me, so I had it in black and white for my future reference. Good luck to all of you who will have to go through this in future.

Thanks for the guide. It’s the same process for Australians too. I just extended my visa in natal. I just handed over the receipt, the form and my passport. They didn’t ask any questions. I waited for about 10mins and they came back with my stamped passport. I had my onward travel just in case but they didn’t ask for it.

Thank you so much for writing and posting this! The details of what to expect saved a lot of questions and I’m sure frustrations in going through the process. I’m about to try it myself, wish me luck…..

Did they really ask you to provide the name and CPF of a Brazilian resident? Can you use a temporary (ex. Airbnb) address?

Thanks again! 🙂

Thank you, I hope it helps smooth the process.

Yep, they asked for the name and address. My girlfriend is Brazilian so I was fine but I think you should be fine to use an Airbnb address. You will need a CPF too. Would the Airbnb host allow you to use theirs?

The process is really random so I’d always recommend going to the office first, speaking with the staff, getting them to write down exactly what they want and then come back with everything fully prepared. They like to throw curveballs depending what mood they’re in.

Definitely good to know before going there! Yes my Airbnb host helped me out thankfully. Thanks again 🙂

If anyone is attempting to extend their visa in Salvador, the address on the form you generate online directs you to the superintendent’s office, which no longer handles visas. The one to go to is in the airpot in a little room on the 2nd floor.

Awesome. Thank you for contributing the information!

Hey, great article but I have a question! Under Unidade Arrecadadora there is no option for Santos Dumont airport, which apparently the office moved to instead of GIG airport where it used to be. Should I select Delegacia do aeroporto internacional Galeão RJ or Superintendencia regional no estado do Rio de Janeiro? Thanks

Yes, the fact their website is out of date when it’s such an important area… it’s infuriating!

That is what I did, but if you have the time I’d go to Santos Dumont first and speak to the staff there. Ask them to write down exactly what you need to bring so there are no surprises.

I tried to extend my visa in Rio. I went to the major airport Galeão, but the federal police wouldn’t help me. They sent me to the smaller airport Santos Dumont. There, I was asked to present a printed bank statement, which I didn’t have. Then they told me that I could not renew my visa yet, because I had to wait until the last month of my current visa. Lot of time wasted running around today…

It’s complete Russian Roulette as to what they ask for. I’ve extended mine twice and never been asked for a bank statement.

The renewal restrictions are news to me too.

I’ll be going through the process again soon, so we’ll see what happens.

Bro you’re a lifesaver. Thanks so much for uploading this.

No problem at all. I’ll be going back in February and renewing again in April so I’ll keep it updated with relevant information.

Glad it helped. Enjoy your extra time! Adam

I’m in Rio right now, about to walk from my hostel to the airport to extend my visa for an additional 90 days. The rules have changed for residents of Canada (me), USA, Japan, and Australia. As of June 2019, we can extend our visas to the 180 day limit that your UK passport affords you, so we’re catching up, buddy! Hahaha… sincerely though, I appreciate your taking the time to spell this all out for us. This is a beautiful country, and you are absolutely right when you say that three months is not enough time. I’m hiding from the brutal Canadian winter, and I will try to do the same thing next year. Thanks again!

That’s awesome Mark! I’ll update the post to reflect it, thanks for the information.

Are you using an E-visa? Is your extension process the same amount of hoop-jumping?

Nice Article.

Just a couple of questions

On February 26th 2019 I came to Brazil and stayed for 60 days. With my passport I can stay up to 90 days.

However I am coming back to Brazil in 2020 for the carnival on 16th for 60 days.

The Question I have is do I need apply for an extention of my visa ? Because it is 90 days per calender year.

When my calender year ends on FEB 24th 2019I would have been in the country for like 70 days. So after 24th of feb 2019 will I get a fresh 90 days as the calender resets ? Or do I need to apply for an extention ?

Are you on a UK passport? If so then it’s absolutely fine. You’re technically allowed 180 days per year (with the extension) so you should have no problems whatsoever.

The extension is only if you want two consecutive periods of 90 days back to back.

I may see you around as I’ll be shaking my tail feather at Carnival yet again.

Thanks Adam, this post was so useful to me in applying to extend my tourist visa.

I’m in the taxi fresh from successfully renewing at the Superintendência in São Paulo. Some observations:

* All documents mentioned were checked. The process is arbitrary so best to have everything.

* I thought a proof of £1500 for 3 months would be sufficient. However, proof of the equivalent of 15,000 reais was expected (around £3000). Luckily my uncle who helped me with the process was there and signed a guarantor form. But if you don’t have a handy uncle, be careful to have at least this amount. My uncle asked the man who stamped the passport (not the woman who asked for the proof) why 15,000 reais was expected. He said that he didn’t known but it was an internal rule rather than a federal regulation. It’s possibly practice in the office in SP, or perhaps made up on the spot. Who knows? Best to be prepared or overprepared in this respect and recognise that what flies in SP may not in Rio or Bahia.

*The process was quick – 40 mins.

*The staff, although thorough and demanding weren’t unpleasant

*Here is the address of the Superintendência Polícia Federal – Passaporte R. Hugo D’Antola, 95 – Lapa, São Paulo – SP, 05038-090 (11) 3538-5000

I’m glad it all went well James and thank you for the extra information!

I’ve never been asked for the proof of money, and £3000 is insane! I’m glad I’ve been lucky and avoided that.

Enjoy your extension. I can’t wait to go back in February

Thanks for the info as it really is a right palava getting the 180 days in Brazil! It really does help to have a Brazilian fight your corner in Portuguese with the Feds. Even the Brazilians get frustrated with the needless hassle.

I managed to get 8 months as a tourist back in 2017-2018 but it was only because they were updating the immigration system at the time at the Federal Police in Rio. So on my first visit to them they extended my stay for an additional 2 months and asked me to return to them at the end of this period. When I did they added on an extra 3 months! Giving me a stay of 8 months which I was really shocked but very pleased about.

Now I’m applying to return to Brazil on another longer term visa and I was wondering if you know of anyone who has been granted a temporary visa and has been able to travel to a different country and return to Brazil during the term of the visa – without problems?!! I’ve asked the Brazilian consulate in London and they say its up to the Feds in Brazil which was not what I was wanting to hear.

You got 8 months? Awesome! Although they claim to have limits and regulations I truly believe it’s completely on the whim of the agent you speak to. We spoke to multiple different people and got multiple answers. All of them claimed theirs were the concrete facts and nobody would tell us differently, yet it was also telling that none of them were willing to put any of these ‘facts’ in writing.

Having a convincing, charming yet forceful Brazilian in your corner is an absolute must to get the best outcome.

Unfortunately I don’t know of anyone, but I’m always asking and researching as this 6 month in/6 month out policy puts a real strain on our relationship

I just extended my stamp today. (I’ve an Irish passport). The Unidade Arrecadadora relates to the region you are applying in and not the exact station to go to. For example, there were three options in Pernambuco, but only one in Recife – the Federal Police headquarters of Pernambuco. However, the renewal needed to be carried out at the airport. To clarify, the airport was not on the list. I had actually went to the headquarters first as I thought the same – that I have to go the same location as I select on the list. They told me I was at the wrong place and sent me to the airport where there is a Federal Polic tourist service.

Jonathon, apologies for the slow reply but I’ve been in the Paraguayan wilderness for a while.

The government website is certainly not well maintained. They rarely update it when buildings close or move location.

That’s definitely why I’d recommend going to the listed building first before printing anything or paying any fees. That way, if it’s moved, someone can hopefully direct you to the latest location.

Hey Sam and Fray,

Thanks so much for the article, really useful.

Sam, I’m currently in the same situation as you – I have plans to leave Brazil at the end of my 90 days this week but would like to return to Brazil later this year. It seems there’s no clear answer on whether you will automatically be renewed another 90 days when you return or if you need to do the visa extension, so would love to know what they tell you and your girlfriend at the Federal Police station if you’re happy to share? Please and thanks!

How long will you be away from Brazil?

Thanks for the helpful up to date info. My girlfriend and I are arriving in Rio his weekend and on Monday 20th May is our 90th day in the country. We would both like to extend that day but our situations are different, I have a return flight back to the Uk that day, returning to Rio 10 days later. My question to you is do you know if I need to extend my visa as well or will the fact I am exiting the country allow me to reset and use the second 90 days on re-entry automatically?

For my girlfriend, she has broken her wrist (the reason for our late arrival in Rio and last minute extension application!) which was operated on here in Chapada Diamantina after a fall on the trails in the park.

We’re hoping that this combined with our reasonable Portuguese and turning up with all of the documents for both of us (just in case (except for the entry card which we never received)) will be enough for her extension and mine if needed.

Sorry to hear about your girlfriend. I’m sure that’s not the memory of Chapada you were hoping for.

So, just so I understand: You both want to extend your visas, but you will be going back to the UK for 10 days while your girlfriend stays here in Brazil, right?

Here is my advice: Fill in the online form (one each). For the office, choose Superintendencia (code: 0213 Superintendencia regional no estado do Rio de Janeiro (as I said in the post, they’ve moved offices but haven’t updated the website) STN Code:140090 0094 R$110.44

Print out the forms but don’t pay them yet (there’s a lottery kiosk in the airport where you can pay).

Collect all the other necessary documents – photocopies of passports/card, a bill/cpf.

When you arrive in Rio you both go to Santos Dumont airport. It’s really close to Centro, only a couple of stops away on the VLT (overland tram).

Go up to the top level to the Federal office. That’s where you’ll need to give your documents to extend.

From my understanding, only your girlfriend should extend her visa. If you do too, then you leave and attempt to re-enter you may find your extension is invalid and you just wasted your money.

As I said in the post, it sometimes feels like they make decisions on a whim, so head straight there, explain everything and clarify the situation with a Federal agent. If they say you should both extend then just pop down to the kiosk to pay then go back and give all your documents to the agent and wait (1 or 2 hours).

If only your girlfriend has to extend (meaning you get a free 90 days when you return) then she pays at the kiosk and all you’ve lost is the cost of your photocopies (a couple of £).

What do you think? Makes sense? If you need anything else let me know

experience from the regional federal police superintendency in SP (not Rio) – they didn’t ask me for “proof of tourism” or proof of residency – i didn’t have to wear long pants/trousers to enter the building – they asked for a copy of my credit card (????) – i didn’t realize you need a photocopy of your passport (the page with your photo; the page with your physical visa if you have one; the page with the entry stamp) – my new 90 day period began after the end of my first 90 day period thankfully

I will be updating this post next week after I extend mine again. This time I’ll do it in Rio, so hopefully it will be a smoother operation.

Even though they love their bureaucracy, it seems like pot luck which rules they choose to enforce. I was under the impression that the long trousers was absolutely mandatory nationwide.

The advised me that they could request to see a photocopy of my visa credit card (Why? I have no idea), but when I offered it to the official she waved it away.

I’ll update it after my new experience.

I hope you’re enjoying yourself in SP

I’m confused. Every website mentions the Cartão de Entrada e Saída but I didn’t receive one when I came to the country back in October 2018 on my first trip and I didn’t receive one when I arrived my second time December 2018. When I left the first time nobody ever asked me for that document either. I found that I can print one from the Brazilian government’s website and fill it out but there is a box that is apparently necessary to be filled out by an official upon arrival of course. I’m from the USA and came in using an E-Visa which I’m assuming might have removed my need for this card. Any idea about this?

Hello Stewart,

To my understanding, the e-visa removes the need to fill in the cartão. As It’s a multi-entry visa it wouldn’t be necessary.

If I’m correct, the e-visa enables you to spend up to 90 days a year in the country, so you’d be unable to do a 6 month stint like other nationalities (who can renew).

Did that help? If you need anything else, I’ll be back there next week and explaining the joys of trying to get a CPF

Hey Frey, thank you for all the insightful information! It is really helpful. Which website/bus company did you use to book your bus ticket to Paraguy? You mentioned it was only 10£. I wouldn’t mind a that kind of ticket too. Does the day of the bus trip needs to be at (relatively) the end of your extended 90 day period or it doesn’t make a difference when applying for the visa? Thanks again!

My apologies for the slow reply. Your message was lost in a mountain of spam comments I received over the festive period.

The company I used was NSA… cheap as chips! I just checked for tomorrow and it’s £14, so do it a little in advance to drop the price even more.

As for the date, as long as it’s before the visa expiration date you should be fine. It doesn’t necessarily have to be in the final days.

If you need anything else, let me know.

Happy New Year! I hope it’s an amazing one

Does the 90-day extension begin on the day you are granted it OR does it begin once your initial 90-day period expires? If it’s the former scenario, then to get 180 days total you’d have to leave the extension request until literally the last day you are legally in the country.

It’s tricky trying to get exact information from the Brazilian authorities, but we were told to go 15 days before your visa expires as it may take one or two visits.

In theory the new visa should start after your 90 days finishes, but it’s completely on the whim of the person doing the application. I got less than 90 extra, but she was in a terrible mood when we arrived (our full folder of ready documents eventually put a smile on her face, but the final decision was made by a mysterious guy stood in the wings).

Hi Fray! Thanks for the helpful article- did you set up an appointment with the Federal Police, or just show up? People talk about setting up appointments, but I have no idea where to do it.

When we first went I was wearing shorts, and so wasn’t allowed into the Federal Building (keep that in mind… they love the long trousers). This meant that my girlfriend went in, found out all the required documents, arranged the date for next time and so we came back prepared.

With that in mind, when we went back they tried to tell us that we needed to make an appointment. Carolina took no prisoners and stood her ground. It was only when we showed them that we had every document required (and more) that they backed off and processed our application.

They say there are procedures, but I believe it’s completely on the whim of how they feel at the time. If you arrive with all the correct documents (and are persistent with good Spanish) I believe they would do it then and there. If not, then you would just need to return the following week at the designated time with the same documents.

Setting up the appointment is basically just showing up to the Federal Police building. There’s no online appointment system, no phone booking or anything technical. Just arrive and be strong.

Does that help? If you need anything else, give me a shout. If we can help, we totally will.

I like the helpful info you provide in your articles. I’ll bookmark your blog and check again here frequently. I am quite sure I’ll learn lots of new stuff right here! Best of luck for the next!

I am trying to fill out the form but I obviously don´t have a CEP as I´m a tourist. But the CEP number is a required field. What do I do?

The CEP is different from the CPF. The CEP is the local equivalent of a postcode or zip code. You can use the address of your hostel, Airbnb, or wherever you’re staying. It should be in this format: 12345-000

I hope that helps. If you need anything else please let me know.

My boyfriend is from UK and we want to extend his tourism visa. Is there any official brazilian website listing the required documents ? I have heard about needing to show you had bought the flight ticket back.

Hi Nathalia,

I’m not aware of an official site that lists the items I mentioned in the post, but as long as he downloads and pays the invoice, has a copy of his passport (photo page and any pages with stamps), his Cartão de Entrada e Saída, proof of funds (usually a statement, although it’s not always checked), proof of residency in Brazil and finally proof of an onward journey, he should be fine.

The proof of onward journey can be a flight ticket, a bus ticket to Paraguay/Uruguay etc, or in some cases they’ll accept proof that you’ve booked accommodation in another country (although I wouldn’t feel confident only going with this, as you’d probably have to do a lot of convincing). It definitely doesn’t need to be a return ticket to his home country… only one showing he will leave Brazil within the visa allocation.

I hope that answered your question. If you need anything else, don’t hesitate to give me a shout.

P.s. I hope he’s having an awesome time 🙂

Thanks for the excellent article

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How to extend your tourist visa

Published on October 17, 2021

How long can I stay in Brazil?

Steps to extend your tourist visa, rights & restrictions.

When travelling to Brazil on a tourist visa, a question that commonly arises for foreigners who really liked the country or developed some form of attachment to it, is the following: Is it possible to stay in the country as a tourist for more than the standard 90 days?

The answer to this question may vary depending on which country the foreigner is from. Based on the international principle of reciprocity, the Brazilian Ministry of External Relations has set rules for each country concerning holders of official and diplomatic passports, as well as holders of ordinary passports interested in applying for business and tourist visas.

A tourist visa allows you to stay for 90 days in Brazil. In some circumstances, if you want to stay longer, you might be able to extend it for another 90 days whilst in Brazil. After you leave Brazil, you are allowed to come back after 90 days, and you will have the right to stay for 90 more days. The general rule is 90 days in and 90 days out, being 90 days per 180 day time period.

If your country is on the list of countries allowed to extend their stay in Brazil for another 90 days, you must go to a Federal Police station and request the extension of your visa before the initial 90 days expire, otherwise it is possible to be fined for overstaying and even face deportation.

Through the Federal Police website you can make an appointment, as well as verify, through their general framework of visa regime form, if your country of residence is allowed an extension.

Applicants will need to fill in a form called "guia de recolhimento da união" and present it during their appointment with the Federal Police. You will also need to generate an invoice from their website, pay it at a "Loterias" office and bring the receipt to your appointment.

The following documents will need to be presented:

– Filled in visa extension form;

– Valid travel document: passport / identity card (for Mercosur citizens and associated states);

– Entry and exit form, received and filled out upon arrival in the country;

– Proof of payment of the fee;

– Other documents and proof that the immigration agent deems necessary (proof of lodging place, proof of means of subsistence within the period in which you intend to stay in the country, return ticket, etc.).

Many foreigners fall in love with Brazil and decide to stay a little longer. Many try to work as a language teacher or other informal job to earn some money while staying in Brazil longer. However, it is illegal to work in Brazil under a tourist visa. If you want to work, you must apply for a Brazilian work visa .

You can also change from a tourist visa to a student visa. You need to be enrolled in an elligible University program or Portuguese course, and registered with the Federal Police. You need to get a full background check, get your documents (including birth certificate) apostilled and translated into Portuguese, and sent to Brazil.

The University or Language School can guide you through this process and help you with the documents needed for you to get a student visa in Brazil.

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Do I need a visa to visit Brazil?

Sep 28, 2023 • 3 min read

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Brazil is a vast country, home to a treasure trove of diverse travel experiences. Enchanting rainforests, sprawling wetlands, buzzing cities and perfect beaches all make for spectacular stops on your itinerary. 

But before you go, make sure you have your visa paperwork sorted. Here's what you need to know about Brazil’s visa policies.

Will I need to get a visa before going to Brazil?

Brazil offers different visas depending on the purpose of your travel and your country of origin. The country’s visa system is largely based on reciprocity: if Brazilian citizens can travel to the country in question without a visa, those citizens can travel to Brazil without a visa for any reason as well. The only exceptions to this rule are the United States, Australia, Canada and Japan – travelers from these countries can now visit Brazil for tourism without a visa, thanks to a policy change in July 2019. 

But citizens of dozens of other countries can also travel to Brazil without a visa; check this  Brazilian consulate general website  for a comprehensive list. Visitors who don’t require visas can stay in Brazil for up to 90 days per entry, and they can’t exceed 180 days within 12 months. Travelers need to have a valid passport with at least two blank pages left.

Types of tourist visas for Brazil

For citizens of countries who do need a visa to enter Brazil, the primary tourist visa is the VIVIS, which covers tourism and business travel. Traveling for business does require some additional paperwork, including a letter from the applicant’s employer on company letterhead detailing the applicant’s job, the purpose of the trip, the length of the trip and other employment details. Check your nearest consulate’s website for a full list of business letter requirements.

Visa costs vary depending on the traveler’s country of origin. The visa costs US$180 for Angolan citizens, $85 for Algerian citizens, and $115 for Chinese citizens. The cost for travelers from all other countries is $80. Applications for visas can only be completed through Brazil’s E-consular platform . Apply for your visa well in advance of your trip in case there are system delays.

Visas for working are known as VITEM VI visas, and they allow visa holders to work and study in Brazil for up to 90 days in a 12-month period. The following countries are exempt from having to apply for the VITEM visa: Austria, Chile, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, the Netherlands, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Spain, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United Kingdom.

Can I extend my visa for Brazil?

Extensions aren’t available for every country – check with your local Brazilian consulate. If an extension is available to you, it will be granted by the Federal Police Department in Brazil. Note that your total stay still can’t exceed 180 days in 12 months. 

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How to Extend Your Tourist Visa in Rio

This post isn’t for everyone but for those who are in need of renewing (or extending) their tourist visa here in Rio de Janeiro, I hope this helps.

It has been almost 90 days since I arrived in Rio and that means it was time to take a trip to the international airport to extend my tourist visa with the Federal Police to keep my status here in Brazil legit.

I want to share some tips on how to make the experience as painless as possible.

The logistics of travel is a necessary evil, but it definitely gets easier (to deal with) the more you do it.

Visas and visa renewals/extensions are a major part of traveling and each country has their own little quirks and inefficiencies, but if you practice patience, persistence and a solid amount of stoicism , you’ll make it out alive.

There are many posts and forums out there that explain how to renew your tourist visa in Brazil but many of them are out or date or hard to digest.

Some of the tips below may also help with other Latin America visa requirements as well because many operate under similar cultural inefficacies.

Arrival Time

Pay attention to the hours of operation and the small print of hours of operation. Be aware that, like most Latin American countries, everything slows down (if not completely closes) during lunch (12-2pm) in Brazil.

Get to the airport as early as possible. The Federal Police opens at 8am and there is already a line at that time. I arrived at 9am without everything complete and that’s what took me all day.

If you arrive at 7am with all the requirements I list below, you should be done by 10am at the latest (hopefully).

Here Are the 6 Things You Absolutely Need to Renew Your Visa in Brazil:

1. Passport – This is an easy one; don’t forget the most important part of this process.

2. Entry Card – Card you received at customs/immigration when you arrived. T hey actually didn’t ask me for this but many say it is required .

3. Return Flight Information [print] – You must show that you will be leaving the country within the allotted time of your tourist visa.

My flight is scheduled for August (over the 180 day limit), which was overlooked when I first got my Visa in New York, but this time they caught me. To amend the situation, I went down to an Internet café on the first floor of the airport and “purchased” the cheapest bus ticket possible out of the country (from and to two border cities) for July (88 days into my tourist visa). I then returned with the receipt of that purchase. This works for many locations around the world.

4. Proof of Income [print] – You have to print out an income statement from a credit or debit card and show them you have money to cover your stay. Many articles I read said that you have to prove you have a valid credit card so I thought that meant I just had to bring a credit card. Nope. Print it out.

5. Complete Extended Stay Application [print] – You need to fill in a form called Requerimento de prorrogação de estada . This form asks only for parents names, contact information, date of birth, nationality etc. On this form the data “Cartão de entrada/saida (sequential)” is the number on the “Arrival/Departure Card”

DON’T sign it until you get to the Federal Police office.

6. Visa Tax Form and Payment [print] – The Guia de Recolhimento da União , form has drop-down boxes to choose the appropriate Federal Police office, the service required, full name of parents and address. Here are the steps:

• Curitiba : PR (018-3): Superintendência Regional no Estado do Paraná
• Florianópolis : SC (026-4): Superintendência Regional no Estado de Santa Catarina
• Rio de Janeiro : RJ (021-3): Superintendência Regional no Estado do Rio de Janeiro
• Enter Code (Código da Receita) STN type 140090 . It refers to visa extension “Pedido de Prorrogacao de Prazo de Estada”
• Bank – Once complete, you will receive a printable receipt. Take that to any bank and make payment of R$67 . Take the receipt and payment receipt with you to the Federal Police office. There are banks at the airport but they don’t open until 10am.

Federal Police office locations:

• Curitiba: R. Profa. Sandália Manzon, 210 – Santa Cândida
• Florianópolis: Rua Paschoal Apóstolo Pítsica, 4744 – Agronômica
• Rio de Janeiro: GIG International airport i- foreigners services at the Policia Federal.

Thank you to  brazilianexperience.com.br for most of this information. The rest I learned and organized after the tourist visa renewal.

*This information is for U.S. Citizens only, please check with your countries embassy for any additional information need to extend your tourist visa. 

**Budget Tip – Make sure you take the blue 2018 bus for $13.50 instead of paying a ridiculous amount for a taxi to and from the airport.

My name is Gareth Leonard, a Marketing Director turned World Traveler with a passion for slow, meaningful travel. I have been traveling the world full-time for the past 9+ years and document it all on Instagram and YouTube . Come join me!

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As long as you have a departure printout and credit card statement, they don’t ask many questions. They just want to know that you have enough money to stay and that you will be leaving at some point. They might ask what your plans our for the next 90 days but that’s unlikely.

Hey, Thanks for the info.. I was really looking for my visa extension but didn’t find any source..!! Great job..!!

I”m glad this helped Sofia!

This information was super helpful – I got all my docs in order, arrived at the Federal Police at 10 am on a Monday morning, and was out of there in 15 min. Thanks for the detailed info, since I couldn’t really find it anywhere else!

Only thing I would suggest is to maybe bring a printout of your bank statement in addition to your CC statement – they accepted my CC info but asked for a bank statement.

Thanks this helps me a lot. One problem – What happens if I lost the arrival/departure card and do not know the number to put on the “Requerimento de Prorrogacao de Prazo” form (box #10)? Does this matter?

Hi! Thanks for the helpful info. If I leave Brazil at the end of my 90 days and then return 30 days later, can I just get a new tourist visa at the airport when I return (for 90 more days (or 60 more days, counting from when my previous 90 expired))- or is it required that I renew with Federal Police before I depart Brazil? Thanks for any insight, this is hard to find answer to online!

Great info, thank you so much! I stayed in Brazil for 88 days up until a few weeks ago and am planning to go back for around 30 days next week. I am a bit scared of how they will treat me at immigration when they see that I am technically only allowed to stay for 2 days but my flight back home is after 30 days. Do you think that will be an issue? Would be great to have some opinion or advice on this!

I want to get an extension for my wife. She obviously doesn’t have a bank account here . What are the options in her case?

just want to say THANK YOU for this…. going off tomorrow, and this is really helpful

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Thanks, Gareth! I just looked for this info, cause I’m going to visit Rio for a couple of days, but my visa’s almost over… Leah http://domyhomeworkonline.net/ page

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Can You Extend a Brazil Visa?

Brazil is a popular tourist and business destination, attracting millions of visitors every year. If you're planning to stay in Brazil for an extended period, you may need to apply for a visa. A visa is a document that grants you permission to enter, stay, or leave a country for a specific purpose and duration.

Brazil offers various types of visas, depending on the nature of your travel, such as tourist visas, business visas, student visas, and more. The validity and duration of your visa will depend on your visa type and the Brazilian Federal Police's decision.

If you're already in Brazil and need to extend your stay beyond your visa's expiry date, you may wonder if it's possible to extend your Brazil visa. The good news is that in most cases, you can apply to extend your visa in Brazil.

To apply for a visa extension, you must submit the application to the Brazilian Federal Police (DPF) office located near your place of residence. You should apply at least two weeks before your current visa's expiry date, but no earlier than one month.

The decision to extend your visa will depend on the DPF, and several factors can influence their decision. For example, if you're on a tourist visa, you may need to provide proof of your travel itinerary or valid reasons for staying longer. If you're on a business visa, you may need to provide evidence of your ongoing business activities or job offer.

It's essential to note that not all visa types are eligible for extension. For instance, temporary work visas and diplomatic visas have specific rules and requirements for extension.

Moreover, extending your visa in Brazil may come with additional fees and requirements, such as medical exams, proof of financial means to support your stay, and police clearance certificates.

To ensure a smooth and successful visa extension process, it's advisable to consult with the Brazilian Federal Police or a licensed immigration lawyer who can guide you through the process and help you prepare the required documents and information.

If you're already in Brazil and need to stay longer, you may be eligible to apply for a visa extension. However, the extension process can be complex, and requirements may vary depending on your visa type and personal circumstances. It's essential to seek professional advice and follow the guidelines to avoid any issues with your visa status.

Requirements for extending a Brazil visa

To extend a Brazil visa, you must meet certain requirements set by the Brazilian Federal Police. Here are some of the common requirements for extending a Brazil visa:

• You must currently hold a valid Brazil visa that can be extended. Not all visa types are eligible for extension.
• You must have a valid reason for extending your stay in Brazil. Examples of valid reasons may include ongoing business activities, attending a school or university, or medical treatment.
• You must not have violated any Brazilian laws or overstayed your visa during your previous stay.
• You must not pose a threat to public safety, health, or security in Brazil.
• You must provide evidence of your financial means to support your extended stay in Brazil.
• You may need to provide a police clearance certificate or medical certificate depending on the visa type.
• You may need to attend an interview with the Brazilian Federal Police to discuss your visa extension request.

It's essential to note that the requirements for extending a Brazil visa may vary depending on your visa type and personal circumstances. Therefore, it's crucial to consult with the Brazilian Federal Police or a licensed immigration lawyer for specific requirements and guidelines.

If you meet the requirements, you can apply for a Brazil visa extension by submitting the application to the Brazilian Federal Police office located near your place of residence. You should apply at least two weeks before your current visa's expiry date, but no earlier than one month.

Documents needed for a Brazil visa extension

To apply for a Brazil visa extension, you'll need to prepare and submit several documents to the Brazilian Federal Police. The required documents may vary depending on your visa type and personal circumstances. Here are some of the documents commonly needed for a Brazil visa extension:

• A valid passport with at least six months of validity remaining beyond your planned stay in Brazil.
• A completed visa extension application form.
• Proof of your financial means to support your extended stay in Brazil, such as bank statements or employment contracts.
• A valid Brazilian visa that can be extended.
• Proof of your travel itinerary or valid reasons for staying longer in Brazil, such as school enrollment or job offer letters.
• A police clearance certificate from your home country or country of residence, depending on the visa type.
• A medical certificate showing that you are not infected with any contagious diseases.
• A copy of your round-trip ticket or itinerary showing your planned departure from Brazil.

It's essential to note that the Brazilian Federal Police may request additional documents or information during the visa extension process. Therefore, it's crucial to consult with the Brazilian Federal Police or a licensed immigration lawyer for specific document requirements and guidelines.

Submitting incomplete or incorrect documents can result in your visa extension application being denied, delayed, or rejected. Therefore, it's crucial to prepare and submit all the required documents accurately and timely to avoid any issues with your visa status.

Timeframe for submitting a Brazil visa extension application

If you wish to extend your stay in Brazil, you must apply for a visa extension at least two weeks before your current visa expires, but no earlier than one month. It's crucial to submit your visa extension application within this timeframe to avoid any issues with your visa status or potential overstay.

Submitting your visa extension application too late may result in a denial of your request, and you may have to leave Brazil immediately. Additionally, submitting your application too early may also result in a denial, as the Brazilian Federal Police may not accept visa extension applications more than one month in advance of your current visa's expiration date.

It's essential to note that the visa extension process may take several weeks to complete, and there may be delays due to the workload of the Brazilian Federal Police. Therefore, it's crucial to submit your visa extension application well in advance of your current visa's expiration date to allow enough time for processing and potential delays.

If your visa extension application is approved, you'll receive a new visa stamp or endorsement in your passport, indicating your extended stay in Brazil. It's crucial to carry a copy of your visa extension approval with you at all times while in Brazil, as the Brazilian Federal Police may ask to see it during routine checks.

Reasons for extending a Brazil visa

There are various reasons why you might need to extend your stay in Brazil beyond your current visa's validity period. Here are some of the most common reasons for extending a Brazil visa:

Ongoing business activities: If you're conducting business in Brazil and need to stay longer to complete your work, you may need to extend your visa.

Attending school or university: If you're studying in Brazil and need more time to complete your studies, you may need to extend your visa.

Medical treatment: If you're in Brazil for medical treatment, and your treatment will not be completed before your visa's expiration date, you may need to extend your visa.

Family reasons: If you have family members in Brazil and need to stay longer to visit or care for them, you may need to extend your visa.

Travel purposes: If you're traveling in Brazil and need more time to explore the country, you may need to extend your visa.

It's essential to note that the Brazilian Federal Police may require you to provide proof of your reasons for extending your visa. Therefore, it's crucial to provide supporting documents such as employment contracts, school enrollment letters, medical certificates, or travel itineraries to show the purpose of your extended stay in Brazil.

Additionally, it's crucial to apply for a visa extension within the required timeframe, as failure to do so may result in your visa extension request being denied or having to leave Brazil immediately upon your current visa's expiration date.

How to prepare for a Brazil visa extension interview

If you're applying for a Brazil visa extension, you may be required to attend an interview with the Brazilian Federal Police. The interview aims to verify the information provided in your visa extension application and to determine the purpose of your extended stay in Brazil. Here are some tips to help you prepare for a Brazil visa extension interview:

Review your visa extension application: Make sure you're familiar with the information provided in your visa extension application, including your reasons for staying longer in Brazil and your supporting documents.

Know your itinerary: Be prepared to discuss your travel plans, including where you've been and where you plan to go during your extended stay in Brazil.

Practice your language skills: If you don't speak Portuguese fluently, it may be helpful to practice your language skills before the interview.

Bring supporting documents: Bring copies of any supporting documents that you submitted with your visa extension application, such as bank statements, school enrollment letters, or employment contracts.

Dress appropriately: Dress appropriately for the interview, as it is a formal process. Avoid wearing casual or revealing clothing.

Be honest and straightforward: Answer all questions honestly and straightforwardly. Do not provide false information or try to hide anything from the interviewer.

Be respectful: Be polite and respectful during the interview, and avoid getting defensive or confrontational, even if you feel uncomfortable.

It's crucial to note that each visa extension application and interview is unique, and the specific requirements may vary depending on your circumstances. 

Common reasons for visa extension application denials

There are several common reasons why a visa extension application may be denied, including:

Failure to meet eligibility requirements: The applicant may not meet the eligibility requirements for the visa extension, such as not having sufficient funds, not having a valid reason for extending the visa, or not meeting the criteria for the particular visa category.

Incomplete or incorrect application : If the application is incomplete or contains incorrect information, it may be denied.

Criminal record: If the applicant has a criminal record, it may affect their eligibility for a visa extension.

Overstaying a previous visa: If the applicant has overstayed a previous visa, they may be ineligible for a visa extension.

Lack of supporting documentation: If the applicant fails to provide adequate supporting documentation, such as proof of financial support, it may result in a denial of the visa extension application.

Inconsistencies or discrepancies in the application: If there are inconsistencies or discrepancies in the application or supporting documentation, it may lead to a denial of the visa extension application.

Security concerns: If the government has concerns about the applicant's security or potential threats to national security, it may result in a denial of the visa extension application.

It is important to carefully review the eligibility requirements and ensure that all necessary supporting documentation is provided when submitting a visa extension application to avoid these common reasons for denial.

Alternatives to extending a Brazil visa

If you are unable to extend your Brazil visa or your application for extension is denied, there are a few alternatives you can consider:

Leave the country and re-enter: If you have reached the maximum duration of stay allowed on your visa, you may consider leaving Brazil and re-entering the country with a new visa. You can apply for a new visa at a Brazilian embassy or consulate outside of Brazil.

Change your visa status: If you are eligible for a different type of visa, you may consider changing your visa status. For example, if you are on a tourist visa and want to stay in Brazil for a longer period of time, you could consider applying for a student visa, work visa, or permanent residency.

Apply for a visa waiver program : Some countries have visa waiver programs that allow citizens to visit Brazil without a visa for a limited period. If you are a citizen of one of these countries, you may be able to stay in Brazil for the maximum period allowed under the visa waiver program.

Consult with an immigration lawyer: If you are unsure about your options or need help navigating the immigration process in Brazil, you may want to consider consulting with an immigration lawyer who can provide guidance and advice tailored to your specific situation.

Final considerations and tips for extending a Brazil visa

Here are some final considerations and tips to keep in mind if you are planning to extend your Brazil visa:

Plan ahead: It is important to start the visa extension process as early as possible, ideally before your current visa expires. This will give you enough time to gather all the required documents and submit your application.

Check eligibility requirements: Make sure you meet all the eligibility requirements for the visa extension category you are applying for. If you are unsure, consult with an immigration lawyer or contact the Brazilian embassy or consulate.

Submit a complete application: Be sure to submit a complete and accurate application, including all required documents and information. Incomplete or incorrect applications can result in delays or a denial of your visa extension.

Follow up on your application: You can check the status of your application online or by contacting the Brazilian embassy or consulate. If you haven't heard back within the expected processing time, follow up with the embassy or consulate to ensure that your application is being processed.

Consider alternatives: If your visa extension application is denied or if you are unable to extend your visa, consider alternatives such as leaving the country and re-entering, changing your visa status, or applying for a visa waiver program.

Consult with an immigration lawyer: If you are unsure about any aspect of the visa extension process or need help with your application, consult with an immigration lawyer who can provide guidance and advice tailored to your specific situation.

By following these tips and considering all your options, you can increase your chances of successfully extending your Brazil visa and staying in the country for the desired duration.

Frequently asked questions

The availability of visa extensions and the requirements vary depending on the type of visa you hold. Generally, temporary visas, such as student visas, work visas, and investment visas, may be eligible for extension.

To apply for a visa extension, you typically need to submit an application to the Brazilian Federal Police or the Ministry of Labor, depending on the type of visa. You will need to provide documentation to support your request for an extension, such as proof of financial support, a valid passport, and a clean criminal record.

The number of times you can extend your visa depends on the type of visa you hold and the duration of the visa. Some visas may be extended only once, while others may be extended multiple times.

The processing time for a Brazil visa extension application varies depending on the type of visa and the specific circumstances of your application. It is recommended that you apply for an extension well in advance of your current visa expiration date.

If your visa extension application is denied, you may need to leave the country before your current visa expires or apply for a different type of visa. It is important to consult with an immigration lawyer if you are unsure about your options.

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ATTENTION: Effective April 10th, 2024, citizens of Australia, Canada and The United States of America, will resume needing a visa to travel to Brazil on tourism, transit or business.

Nationals of these countries, even if residing in Slovenia, will be able to easily apply for electronic visas (e-visa) through the website https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/ , at a final cost of US$80.90 per visa.

The electronic visas will grant multiple entries and have the same duration as the regular ones.

Visitor Visa (VIVIS) - Business  

 a) General rules

• Visitor Visas (VIVIS) are aimed at those travelling to Brazil for  maximum stays of up to 90 days , without the intention to establish residence, for the purpose of engaging in  business activities  such as holding meetings, participating in corporate fairs and events, seeking commercial opportunities, signing contracts.
• Please note:  professional training and the provision of technical services are not regarded as business activities; in these cases, a  VITEM V  must be obtained.

Validity period:  limit date / deadline for the first entry in Brazil to take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa.

Up to 1 year. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be of 3, 5 or 10 years.

Duration of stay:  period during which the individual is allowed to remain in Brazil – counted from the date of first entry in the country.

Up to 90 days. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be of up to 30 or 60 days.

Extension of stay:  the stay may be extended for up to the same amount of time granted upon first entry (i.e. up to 90, 60 or 30 days).

Extensions are not automatic and must be requestedat the Federal Police before the end of the first granted period.

Please note:  holders of passports of the " Schengen area " member States  (except Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Poland and Portugal), despite benefiting from VIVIS exemption, are only allowed to remain in Brazil for 90 days every 180 days. Thus, nationals of these countries cannot have the initial 90 days' stay extended. Holders of passports of other countries that benefit from visa waiver must follow the standard visa extension rules

Visitor Visa (VIVIS) – Non-corporate events (conferences, seminars, congresses etc.)

a) General rules

• Visitor Visas (VIVIS) are aimed at those travelling to Brazil for  maximum stays of up to 90 days , without the intention to establish residence, for the purpose of  participating in various types of non-corporate events  such as conferences, seminars, congresses, workshops, cultural meetings/fairs/events.

b) Length & extension of stay

• Visitor Visas (VIVIS) are aimed at those travelling to Brazil for  maximum stays of up to 90 days , without the intention to establish residence, for the purposes of  journalistic coverage, news reporting or filming .
• With the exception of journalistic productions, in case of audiovisual shootings/recordings (i.e. advertising, marketing or commercial pieces, as well as the making of documentaries), foreign crews must obtain prior authorisation issued by the Brazilian National Agency of Cinema – ANCINE – in partnership with a Brazilian co-producer.

ANCINE – Equipe Filmagem Estrangeira – Assessoria Internacional

Website:  https://www.ancine.gov.br/manuais/filmar-brasil/filming-brazil-english

• If activities will be conducted in indigenous lands or in environmental protection areas, the producers must obtain prior authorisation from the competent bodies.
• Please note:  rather than a Visitor Visa, a Temporary Visa ( VITEM V ) applies to news correspondents from newspapers, magazines, radio and television broadcasters, or press agencies.
• Entry of equipment:  in case it is necessary to take photographic and/or filming equipment into Brazil, it is recommended that crews obtain an "ATA Carnet" to be presented to customs authorities. This is an international customs document, accepted in Brazil, which permits tax-free and duty-free temporary export and import of goods for up to one year.

Extension of stay: the stay may be extended for up to the same amount of time granted upon first entry (i.e. up to 90, 60 or 30 days).

Please note: holders of passports of the " Schengen area " member States (except Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Poland and Portugal), despite benefiting from VIVIS exemption, are only allowed to remain in Brazil for 90 days every 180 days. Thus, nationals of these countries cannot have the initial 90 days' stay extended. Holders of passports of other countries that benefit from visa waiver must follow the standard visa extension rules.

Visitor Visa (VIVIS) – Auditing or consultancy

• Visitor Visas (VIVIS) are aimed at those travelling to Brazil for  maximum stays of up to 90 days , without the intention to establish residence, for the purposes of business  auditing  and  consultancy .
• VIVIS holders are strictly forbidden to practise any paid work in Brazil, but are allowed to receive payments from the government, a Brazilian employer or a private entity for the purposes of daily allowances, artistic paychecks, compensation or travel expenses, as well as to receive cash prizes in sports, artistic or cultural competitions.

Validity period:  limit date / deadline for the first entry in Brazil to take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa. 

• Visitor Visas (VIVIS) are aimed at those travelling to Brazil for maximum stays of up to 90 days, without the intention to establish residence, for the purpose of international adoption of Brazilian children.
• Foreign nationals from countries with which Brazil holds visa exemption agreements benefit from Visitor Visa (VIVIS) waiver.  Click here to check whether you require a VIVIS or not.

Validity period:  limit date / deadline for the first entry in Brazil to take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa.

Up to 1 year.

Duration of stay:  period during which the individual is allowed to remain in Brazil – counted from the date of entry in the country.

90 days – single entry.

Extension of stay:  non-extendable.

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Tourist Visa for Brazil – How to get and extend it

• Monday October 14th, 2019
• Posted by: Amanda Ennes
• Category: Brazil

If you are planning on visiting Brazil soon but is not sure how to obtain a tourist visa for Brazil, we are here to help you.

You may not even need a tourist visa for Brazil. Tourists from many countries – such as the U.S.A., Canada, Japan, and Australia – do not need to apply for a tourist visa. All you need when embarking to Brazil is a passport valid for six months past the date of your entry in Brazil; and a return ticket or proof you can pay for your stay in Brazil.

Do I need a tourist visa for Brazil?

You can  check this document  to make sure you need to apply for a tourist visa for Brazil. Within this document, you will find a list of all countries.

Update: As of January 2024, citizens with passports from the United States, Canada, and Australia will need a tourist visa to travel to Brazil. If you are a citizen of these countries, you can request an e-Visa and there is no need to go to a Consulate to have the document issued. The fee is USD80.90 and the visa will be valid for 10 years. Request the e-Visa at brazil.vfsevisa.com .

Here are a few countries that  do not  require a tourist visa to enter Brazil (be advised special conditions may apply):

• South Africa
• South Korea
• United Kingdom

Here are a few countries that  do  require a tourist visa to enter Brazil:

• Dominican Republic
• Saudi Arabia

Southern Common Market countries

People from the Mercosur (Mercosul or Southern Common Market) countries do not need a visa to enter Brazil and do not have limited time to stay in the country.

How to get a tourist visa to Brazil?

You will most likely need your visa form application, passport, international certificate of vaccination (if needed —  check vaccinations needed to enter Brasil ), and pay the consulate fee. No tourist visas are issued in Brazil, you need to apply for a Brazilian visa within your country of origin.

Here is the Brazilian visa application form you need to complete in order to start your visa process. In this link, you will find all the information you need regarding documents you may need, fees to be paid, and Brazilian consulates to visit.

How long can I stay in Brazil?

Even if you do not need to apply for a tourist visa, as a tourist, you are allowed to stay for 90 days in Brazil. In some circumstances, you might be able to extend your visit for another 90 days whilst in Brasil.

After you leave Brazil, you are allowed to come back after 180 days, and you will have the right to stay for 90 more days.

Some countries — such as Indonesia and Singapore — only allow you 30 days in Brazil. Be aware that tourist visa conditions also apply to all tourists.

How can I extend my Brazilian tourist visa?

First of all, contact the Brazilian Embassy in your country or speak to the Polícia Federal in Brazil to see if your country qualifies for an extra 90 days extension (not all countries can extend).

If your country qualifies for an extension, you will need to fill out the extension form , pay a fee that costs more or less R$110 (for STN number, type 140090), and go to a Polícia Federal station with your documents.

If everything is right, you will not have much trouble extending your Brazilian tourist visa for 90 extra days.

You can send us an email if you need help.

Can I work in Brazil under a tourist visa?

No, you can not. Many foreigners fall in love with Brazil and decide to stay a little longer. Many try to work as language teachers or other informal jobs to make a bit more money while staying in Brazil longer. It is illegal to work in Brazil under a tourist visa. If you want to work, you must apply for a Brazilian work visa.

Can I change from a tourist visa to a student visa within Brazil?

Yes. You need to be enrolled in a Portuguese course and registered with the Policia Federal. You need to get a full police check; and get your documents (including birth certificate) apostilled, translated into Portuguese, and sent back to Brazil.

Caminhos Language Centre can guide you through this process and help you with the documents needed for you to get a student visa to Brazil.  Contact us  for more information.

You can also  check this blog post about Student Visa from Brazil for further useful information.

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Hi! Thank you so much for this super helpful info. I would like to get the paperwork to extend my Brazil tourist visa for another 90 days, I’m American. Please send for my partner as well. Thanks so much!

I’m from Afghanistan and currently living in UAE dubai, I want to visit Brazil I have friend there she’s inviting me too so is there any kind of requirements to obtain tourist visa for Afghanistan nationality. Thank you

An informative and most useful article. Please email me a copy of the REQUERIMENTO DE PROROGAÇĀO DE ESTADAA FORM. Thank you.

Buenos dias ,

Soy chileno y me enuentro turistiando en Pipa ,rio grande del norte.

Quisiera solicitar una extencion de mi visa de turista ya que estoy por completar la estadia de 90 dias , pero no puedo encontrar los formularios a llenar.

En la informacion que detalla su Blog sobre el tema, mensiona que puedo mandarles este correo para soicitar los formularios necesarios para este tramite.

Estaria agradesido de que asi fuera.

Agradeciendo de antemano atte.

Olá Felipe, vamos te enviar um email.

Necesito pagar una multa para volver a brasil ya que pasaron los 90 dias y no me dijeron cuanto dinero era me y donde se realiza el tramite

R$ 100 por día por los días que pasaste en brasil después de tus 90 días. la tarifa se paga en el aeropuerto, en la Policía Federal, al regresar a brasil.

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Passport and Visa Regulations for Brazil

Check this page for up to date and detailed information on the passport and visa regulations for Brazil. Also, view details on visa exemption and how to extend a visa for Brazil.

When coming to Brazil, it is essential that you are aware of the visa regulations for Brazil concerning your country of origin. Firstly, you must ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months and has a blank visa page (even if you are coming from a visa – exempt country). If you are travelling from a non – visa exempt country, then depending on the purpose and duration of your stay you will need to produce additional documents to enter Brazilian territory. As a general rule, Brazil applies reciprocity in terms of its visa policies. This part of our Brazilian travel guide deals with passports, visas and Brazil.

Tourist Visas for Brazil 

Due to a recent change in visa regulations for Brazil – As of June 17th 2019 passport holders from the USA, Canada, Australia and Japan can enter Brazil without a visa for up to 90 days within a 180 – day period.  All European Union and United Kingdom citizens, can also enter Brazil for up to 90 days without a visa.

If you enter Brazil without a visa, this period of 90 days is non – renewable.

For full country by country visa requirements click here. 

If your country is not exempt from visa requirements for Brazil, you will require a Tourist visa to enter Brazilian territory for the following purposes:

• Sports or Arts Activities/Competitions

A tourist visa will allow you to stay in Brazil for up to 90 days. You may request a further extension of 90 days from the Polícia Federal (Federal Police of Brazil) if you wish to stay for longer. Remember, if you want to extend your visa, do so while your original visa is still valid . (If you go to the Polícia Federal to extend an expired visa, they will fine you at least 120 reals per day and give you 7 days to leave the country.)

You may not stay in Brazil on a tourist visa for more than 180 days in a one-year period. Holders of Brazilian visit visas cannot receive payment by Brazilian sources for their activities whilst in Brazil, except if the payment is specifically to reimburse travel costs, accommodation/living costs or is a cash prize for a competition/award.

To apply for a Brazilian Visit/Tourist Visa, check with your local Brazilian consulate or the “ Itamaraty” website that corresponds to your country. There you will find a detailed description of the process. Usually you will need to submit at least:

• Passport valid for 6 months with 1 blank visa page
• Completed visa – application form (application receipt if form completed online)
• Recent passport photo with dimensions stated in application form
• Proof of residence in your country

Extending a Brazilian Tourist Visa

It is possible to extend a valid Brazilian visa for a further 90 days. Make sure to initiate this process while your current visa is still valid. The Polícia Federal performs this service. Print the visa extension form and fill it out neatly with blue or black ink. Pay the visa extension fee at any bank and make sure you keep the receipt. Ask for the nearest Polícia Federal Office that performs this service and remember to bring:

• Your passport
• Completed Visa extension form
• Original Visa
• Flight tickets (Inbound and Outbound)
• Proof of sufficient funds for your stay (Bank Statement)
• Visa extension fee payment receipt

Temporary Brazilian Visas

For a stay of more than 90 days, you must apply for a Temporary visa. Depending on the purpose of your stay, you may need authorization from General Coordination of Immigration (CGIG). The purpose of your stay will also dictate whether you can engage in paid work or not.

Temporary visas are used to cover such things as academic research, health treatment, study, religious activity and voluntary service of more than 90 days. To apply for a temporary Brazilian visa, visit your local Brazilian consulate or check the “Itamaraty” website that corresponds to your country. Usually you will have to schedule an appointment at the Brazilian consulate, to which you will need to bring the documents outlined on the Itamaraty website of your country. See details of Itamaraty services below. 

Overstaying a Brazilian Visa

If you overstay your visa in Brazil, you will be fined at least 120 Brazilian reals per day and given a 6-month ban once you leave.

If the authorities in Brazil catch you overstaying your visa, you will be fined at least 120 Brazilian reals per day by the Polícia Federal. They will give you 7 days to leave the country and you will receive a 6-month ban, during which you will not be able to enter Brazil.

Brazilian Embassies Abroad

If you have any trouble organizing or applying for your visa, or need help concerning visa regulations for Brazil – your first stop should be your nearest Brazilian embassy or consulate. To obtain a temporary visa you will have to go through the Brazilian embassy in your country.

Brazilian consular services abroad each have an “Itamaraty” website. They offer lot´s of information on services provided by Brazilian consular services abroad and guidelines on how to use them. This should be your first stop for any information regarding visas for Brazil.

USA Itamaraty Website (Washington)

UK Itamaraty Website (London)

France Itamaraty Website (Paris)

Germany Itamaraty Website (Frankfurt) 

Brazilian Embassies in the USA 

Foreign Embassies in Brazil

In case of emergency, problems with visas or Brazilian authorities, you should contact your country´s representation in Brazil.

U.S. Embassy Brasília

SES – Av. das Nações, Quadra 801, Lote 03

70403-900 – Brasília, DF

Phone: (+55) 61 3312-7000

* There are United States consulates in Recife, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Porto Alegre and an “American presence post” in Belo Horizonte. 

British Embassy Brasília

Av. das Nações ,Quadra 801 – Conjunto K – Lote 08

70408-900 Brasilia – DF

Phone (+55) 61 3329 2300

There are also British consulates in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Recife and Belo Horizonte.

German Embassy Brasília Avenida das Nações quadra 807 lote 25 70.415-900 – Brasília – DF Brazil

Phone: (+55) 61 3442 7000

There are German consulates in Anápolis, Belém, Belo Horizonte, Blumenau, Campo Grande, Cuiabá, Curitiba, Fortaleza, Joinville, Manaus, Natal, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Rolandia, Salvador, Santos and São Paulo.

For a full list of foreign representation in Brazil click here. 

Tourist Services

Some Brazilian cities have tourist offices that can help if you need tourist information or if you have a particular problem. Sometimes they are quite helpful and informative although we do not recommend you rely solely on the tourist offices for information. In some places, the standards of service in the tourist offices can be lower than you would expect. Contact Brazil Selection or ask at your hotel for advice on local attractions and events.

Embratur/Visit Brasil

Embratur (The Brazilian Tourist Board) is the agency in charge of the promotion, marketing and support of Brazilian tourism abroad. It is part of the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism and aims to stimulate social and economic development through the increase of international tourism to Brazilian destinations.

The Official Brazilian Tourism Website  offers suggestions, advice and an interesting travel blog for international tourists.

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90 Day Brazil Tourist Visa : How to Get it at any Brazilian Embassy

GETTING A TOURIST VISA FOR BRAZIL FROM A BRAZIL EMBASSY

By Deb Pati last updated on January 26, 2021

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When I set off on my backpacking trip to South America, Brazil was not really on my list. My reasons hovered around three factors. One – It was just humongous and would need me to backpack for a year or so. Two – It was too expensive and I was a budget traveler. Three – I had learned a great deal of Spanish and I wanted to continue that.

In any case, when I was in Ecuador, I decided to go for it for a variety of reasons which ranged from having an option for long-term travel since the  Brazil tourist visa was a multiple-entry visa valid for 1 year from the date of issuance, with a 90 days limit.

If you ask me to come with a straight answer, Brazil was my fallback plan. A resort if I wouldn’t be able to extend my visa in another country. So I went and got my Brazil tourist visa at the Brazilian embassy in Quito, Ecuador. The process is the same for other nationalities although the requirements might vary a little.

At the time of writing the article, Brazil has changed its visa policy and now Indians would be visa-free for Brazil. But it still has not been implemented. This article can serve any nationalities who need a tourist visa for Brazil.

Table of Contents

Do You Need a Visa for Brazil?

Citizens of all the countries in EU, North & South America, Australia and many other Asian countries can enter Brazil without a visa for 90 days stay. You can check whether you need a visa or you are eligible for a visa waiver on this list .

Brazil Tourist Visa Requirements : Document Checklist

The requirements for Brazil tourist visa are pretty standard. It might change a little depending on where you are applying from. For a Brazil tourist visa, you need the following documents.

Brazil Visa Application Form

The application form for Brazil visa that you need to fill on the Portal of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil . There is no need to fill in a physical application. However, after filling it in, you would get a receipt, which you must take a printout of.

Brazil Visa Photo Requirements

The photo size for Brazil tourist visa application should be 2 cm X 2 cm. This is for digital upload as well as to paste. Even though your digital photograph has been uploaded on the visa application form for Brazil, you must paste a printed copy of the photograph on the printed receipt, in the corresponding field.

Valid passport

A valid passport with at least 2 contiguous blank pages & 6 months of validity.

Roundtrip Flight Tickets for Visa for Brazil

To provide a travel itinerary for Brazil visa, you can either get an onward ticket from Brazil to another country or a return ticket to your home country (Safer option). There are many ways to do both for free . I booked flight tickets from Quito to Rio de Janeiro & then a return ticket from Rio de Janeiro to New Delhi after 80 days.

Proof of Accommodation for Brazil Visa

For this, I made reservations on booking.com for the first month in a couple of cities in Brazil and printed out the tickets in Portuguese to give it a nice touch.

Proof of Funds

Like any other visa application, Brazil also needs you to show proof of funds when you apply for a Brazil visa for tourism, They need bank statements for the last 6 months. They don’t say how much money is good enough. As per my assumption, $3000 is a good bet. The more, the merrier. I showed my bank statements as well as the statements of a couple of credit cards for the last 6 months.

Proof of Employment

Embassies of Brazil might ask for Proof of an employment in your home country, if you are employed. If you are a student, you need to show proof of school or university enrolment and attendance.

Evidence of applicant’s employment and leave might also be needed as an additional requirement for Brazil visa.

Yellow Fever Vaccination While Entering Brazil

Applicants who have visited certain countries and territories within 90 days prior to entering Brazil are recommended to present a Yellow Fever International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV), known as the Yellow Card, upon entering Brazil.

You can find the list of countries here : http://chicago.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/yellow_fever_certificate.xml

Here is the step-by-step process to apply for Brazil visa online.

1. Fill in Brazil Tourist Visa Application Form Online

So the first thing you gotta do is to complete the application form online on the portal of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil . It’s a simple application and they ask for some personal information.

Tips to fill in the application :

• Your date of arrival and the date you would be exiting Brazil should not be more than 90 days apart.
• The digital pic and signature need to uploaded in PNG, JPEG, JPG & GIF formats only. Make sure that the size doesn’t exceed 300 KBs. If you have a Macbook, you can open the file in Preview app and go to Tools > Adjust Size and decrease the resolution to make it smaller. There are many online programs to do this as well.
• You would need to upload the bio page of your passport as a PDF.

After you complete the application, print the delivery receipt right off and save it as a PDF or at least take note of the application retrieval code. Don’t play around with this one coz’ they don’t send you any email acknowledgements. So if you forget this, you will need to start from square one.

2. Visit the Brazil Embassy & Pay the Visa Fees

When you visit the embassy, carry the printouts of all the documents needed( flight ticket etc.) and the Brazil tourist visa application receipt with you. Make sure to paste the same pic that you uploaded in the portal and sign the receipt.

I went to the Brazil embassy in Quito around 9 am or so. It is on Av. Río Amazonas. There is no need to schedule an appointment. Working hours are :

Monday to Thursday – 8.30 am to 12 pm / 2 pm to 4 pm Friday – 9. 30 am to 2.30 pm Website : http://quito.itamaraty.gov.br/es-es/visas_-_english.xml

I was a little sceptical about the whole thing since I was in Ecuador as a tourist. Getting a tourist visa for a country when you are not in your home country is always tricky- and it’s common for embassies to ask that you are a resident or have a resident visa.

The officer who received the application was very friendly and she asked me what I had been doing in Ecuador and why I wanted to visit Brazil. They rarely got any Indians wanting Brazil tourist visas in Ecuador, so she was really curious. The whole conversation happened in Spanish and it felt like a chat.

Then she examined my documents. She asked me when I entered Ecuador and verified that I still hadn’t crossed my 90 day stay limit in Ecuador. After this she asked me to make the payment at Banco Produbanco to account number 1001326018, and bring in the original receipt.

There is a branch of Produbanco pretty close to the embassy on Avenida de Los Shyris . I went to the branch and deposited 80$ in the account and came back with the receipt.

Then they asked me to leave the passport and come back after 3 days.

Brazil Tourist Visa Fees

After 3 days, I went to pick up the passport and came back with a shiny new Brazil tourist visa.

Some Brazilian embassies like the ones in USA or UK allow you to send in your application through post or through a visa agency. However, in most countries, you need to go in person.

How to Extend Brazil Tourist Visa?

If you fall in love with Brazil and want to stay there for a longer duration, you can extend it by 90 additional days once in any 12-month period at a  Federal Police  ( Polícia Federal ) office. The thing to remember here is that you can’t stay for more than 180 days in one Calendar Year.

Brazil Visa on Arrival for Indians

Although Brazil has announced about visa on arrival for citizens of certain countries, it has still not been implemented. So Brazil visa on arrival for Indians is certainly not available yet.

Things to Do in Brazil

With crazy street parties and costumes, Brazil’s carnivals are world-famous. And you are visiting brazil around the Easter holidays, you would not want to miss the carnival in Rio de Janeiro .

But Brazil is not just about carnivals. With dazzling blue oceans, over 70 national parks, sprawling metropolises, the Amazon, and breathtaking waterfalls like Foz de Iguaçu , Brazil is a traveler’s paradise. While Rio De Janeiro is probably the most visited city in Brazil, many visitors also visit Florianopolis, Copacabana, Curitiba, and Manaus. And Brazil’s carnivals are world-famous.

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About Deb Pati

Deb Pati is the founder of The Visa Project. He has lived and traveled in many countries. When he is not travelling, he is either working or writing.

Reader Interactions

January 24, 2021 at 8:53 pm

Hello I’m a citizen of Kyrgyzstan do you think it would be possible for me to apply for visa in Quito?

When did you get your visa, was it before covid or after, how do those procedures look like aftercovid period?

Thank you in advance for your answer.

January 25, 2021 at 6:11 pm

Hi Avi, Yes, you can apply for a visa in Quito, as long as you are legal in Ecuador. I got mine in Quito and it was before COVID. The visa requirements have not changed, the entry requirements probably have a little. I don’t think Brazil needs a PCR test or quarantine when you enter but that requirement can change. You can get the visa and find a good time to enter.

August 1, 2022 at 12:57 pm

hi. thanks for your write up. after getting your Brazilian tourist Visa, did you go back to India to fly from there to Brazil or did you fly from Ecuador? if you did fly from Ecuador, did it not cause you any trouble at the airport given that you were only a tourist in equador? I would really appreciate a response.

August 3, 2022 at 5:04 am

Hi Cyril, Once you have the visa, you can fly from Ecuador or any other country. There is no restriction on whether you are a tourist or a resident in the country you are flying from.

September 23, 2022 at 8:57 pm

Thank you, we will try to get the visa, God willing. I will be very happy. Thank you, Brazil

January 9, 2023 at 1:08 pm

Hello! I am currently doing an intership in Brazil and for this I have the required visa. This visa expires after my internship is done, but I am planning to travel around Brazil. Is it necessary for me to apply for the tourist visa and if so, how do I do this if I am already in the country? Thank you in advance

January 12, 2023 at 10:07 am

Hi Noah, I am not very sure. You might be able to get an extension on this visa or get a temporary permit for 30 days or something. You need to apply for this before the visa expires of course.

February 19, 2023 at 9:43 am

Hello i am samiullah from Afghanistan please help me about brazil visa

June 20, 2023 at 10:16 am

Need to know how to apply online form to Brazil visit visa let me know plz soon as possible

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Brazil Visa Duration: How long Can I stay in Brazil with my visa?

Please note that the Brazil eVisa requirement has been set back until April 10th, 2025, for this reason, we are not currently accepting applications. The government of Brazil has extended visa-free entry until this date.

Imagine immersing yourself in the vibrant culture of Brazil, a country where the rhythm of samba fills the air, and nature's wonders unfold at every turn. Picture yourself dancing at Rio de Janeiro's world-famous Carnival or soaking up the sun on the golden sands of Copacabana Beach. As enticing as these experiences are, it's vital for travelers to keep in mind the duration of their Brazil Visa.

Understanding visa validity is crucial to avoid overstaying and facing potential complications. Although iVisa does not currently offer services for Brazil visas, we're here to guide you through understanding the rules and regulations of the Brazil Visa validity to ensure your stay is as enchanting as the country itself.

Applying for a Brazil Visa

Applying for a Brazil Visa is straightforward and can be completed by following a few basic steps:

Step 1: Contact the nearest Brazilian embassy or consulate and find out the requirements for the visa you want to apply for.

Step 2: Complete the visa application form. This can be done online through the Brazil immigration website . Upload all the required documents.

Step 3: Once your application is complete, print out the receipt of the visa request form and attach a passport photo.

Step 4: Submit your visa application. Depending on the embassy or consulate, you can do it in person or send it by post.

Step 5: Pay the visa fee.

Step 6: Wait for the visa decision. You will be notified if your visa is approved and you’ll have to go and collect your passport, which contains your Brazil Visa.

How long is the Brazil Visa valid for?

The Brazil Visitor Visa (VIVIS) generally allows stays of up to 90 days , with possible extensions. The validity of the visa, which is the time frame within which you must enter Brazil, can be up to one year. For citizens of certain countries, this validity period may be extended to 3, 5, or 10 years​.

How to extend a tourist visa in Brazil

If you wish to extend your stay in Brazil beyond the initial period allowed, an extension must be requested from the Brazilian Federal Police before the first period expires. It is only possible to apply for a visa extension before your visa expires . Extensions are not guaranteed and must be officially approved.

Extending your visa depends on your nationality and your intended purpose of stay in the country . Here’s how to get an extension:

Booking an appointment with the Federal Police: This can be done online. We recommend you do this at least two weeks before your visa expires, as availability can vary. When you book online, you’ll receive a barcode necessary for your appointment.

Filling out a visa extension form: Complete the required form. This generates a receipt, with which you'll need to make a payment at a local Brazilian bank.

Attend the appointment: At your appointment, submit all the required documents. Remember to include the proof of visa fee payment you acquired in the previous step.

How long can I stay in Brazil without a visa?

The length of stay in Brazil without a visa depends on your nationality. For example, Slovenian passport holders and citizens from countries with visa exemption agreements with Brazil can stay for up to 90 days per year without a visa.

What happens if I overstay my tourist visa in Brazil?

If you overstay a tourist visa in Brazil, you'll face a daily fine . You have the option to pay this fine either upon leaving Brazil or during your next visit. However, re-entry into Brazil is not permitted if the fine remains unpaid. Additionally, overstaying results in a six-month ban from re-entering the country .

In cases where authorities find you with an expired visa, you'll be given a seven-day window to depart Brazil. Along with this directive, you will have to pay the overstay fine and face the six-month re-entry ban.

How much does it cost to extend a tourist visa in Brazil?

The cost to extend a visa in Brazil varies. For the most current and detailed information regarding extension fees, contact the Federal Police or the Brazilian embassy or consulate nearest to you.

Need more information about the Brazil Visa?

Our customer service team is here to assist. Contact us via online chat or email us at [email protected] .

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Entry Requirements for UAE in 2024: Visa or Permit Needed?

Wondering about the entry requirements for the United Arab Emirates (UAE)? Here's what you need to know to plan your visit according to the UAE governmental 2024 update

GCC citizens do not need a visa to enter the UAE. Some of the other nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival while others need to apply for a visa in advance. Find out if you need a visa to enter the UAE.

Visa-free entry

Citizens of GCC countries do not require a visa or permit or to be sponsored by a national or resident in the UAE. They need to produce their GCC country passport or national ID card at the point of entry into the UAE.

Visa on arrival

30-day visa on arrival.

Citizens of these countries do not require advance visa arrangements to enter the UAE and can obtain a visa upon arrival for 30 days with a 10-day grace period for extension.

• Hong Kong SAR China
• Macau SAR China
• New Zealand
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Vatican City

90-day visa on arrival

Citizens of these countries do not require advance visa arrangements to enter the UAE and can obtain a visa upon arrival for 90 days:

• Czech Republic (Czechia)
• El Salvador
• Liechtenstein
• Netherlands
• Solomon Islands
• South Korea (Republic of)
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Switzerland

Pre-arranged entry permits

Anyone who does not have the privilege of getting a visa-free entry or a visa on arrival will require an entry permit prior to arrival into the UAE and someone to sponsor it.

• Afghanistan
• Antigua & Barbuda
• Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Burkina Faso
• Cayman Islands
• Central African Republic
• Dominican Republic
• Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Equatorial Guinea
• Guinea-Bissau
• Ivory Coast
• North Macedonia
• Marshall Islands
• Myanmar (Burma)
• Papua New Guinea
• Philippines
• Republic of the Congo
• São Tomé and Príncipe
• Sierra Leone
• South Africa
• South Sudan
• Saint Kitts & Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Taiwan, Republic of China
• Timor-Leste (East Timor)
• Trinidad & Tobago
• Republic of Turkey
• Turkmenistan
• Turks & Caicos Islands

Requirements for an entry permit

These are the requirements for an entry permit:

• an Emirati citizen
• an expatriate resident with valid residency permit in the UAE
• a UAE-based airline
• a UAE-based hotel or tour agent
• a government entity
• companies in the private sector or free zones.
• Prospective visitors seeking entry permits are required to have a genuine passport, valid for at least six months.
• A visa ban prohibits a person from entering the country or taking up a new job. Prospective visitors must not have been deported or be banned from entering the UAE in which case, he needs to obtain special permission to re-enter.

Illegal to work on a visit or tourist visa

Visitors and tourists should be aware that it is illegal to work in the UAE with or without pay while being on a visit or tourist visa. According to the UAE's labour and residency laws, a person cannot work if he has not been issued a work permit and an employment visa. Violators may be liable to fines and deportation.

Source: Al-Bayan newspaper