Brazil is an extremely attractive country for tourists who go to Latin America to see the unusually lush and vibrant nature, learn about unique sights, take part in the famous Brazilian carnival. For those wishing to travel to the state of the Western Hemisphere, the question is urgent, is there a need for a visa to Brazil?
Back in 2010, at the level of two states, an agreement was reached that a visa for Russians at the entrance to Brazil is not needed. Now, going on a tour, Russian citizens are freed from paperwork. A Brazilian visa is required if a trip is planned for a period exceeding 90 days.
In order to cross the state border, you should have documents with you:
- a passport whose validity expires at least 6 months after the end of the trip;
- air tickets in both directions;
- a document on hotel booking or availability of sufficient funds for residence in the country.
Attention! Children under the age of 18 who arrived in Brazil with one of their parents or accompanied by third parties should have a notarized power of attorney , in the first case from the second parent, in the second case from both parents. The power of attorney must contain a translation into Portuguese. Without a power of attorney, a minor is compulsorily returned to his or her home country.
If a Russian citizen goes on a study trip, on an invitation to work or on a visit, it is extremely important for him to know what visa is needed in Brazil?
For long-term study, work or business, a business visa is required. Also, a business visa is required for scientific research and volunteer activities. Those wishing to visit relatives or friends residing in Brazil, a guest visa is issued.
How to get a visa to Brazil?
To obtain a long-term visa, you need to visit the Consular Section of the Embassy of Brazil in Moscow, located at Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street, 54. Visa processing is carried out within a period of up to 6 days. The applicant can file the documents himself or use the services of a trustee.
A package of documents for processing a long-term visa to Brazil:
- The questionnaire, filled in online in English on the ambassadorial site. It is possible to fill out the application in Portuguese;
- a passport with an obligatory blank page for a visa and a copy of all pages of the passport;
- 1 photo of the size 3x4 cm color or black and white (the age in the photo should correspond to the actual age of the person);
- an invitation to Brazil from a business partner, if the trip is of a business nature, or from an individual, if a private visit is scheduled. The invitation should contain the data of the inviter: information from the passport, address. Also, the purpose of the trip, dates of stay in the country, place of residence is indicated.
Cost of visa to Brazil
The consular fee for the registration of a Brazilian visa is 2000 rubles ($ 60) per person. In the case of filing documents through a trustee, the consular fee increases.
Important:
- The visa can be extended without leaving the territory of the state. 30 days before the visa expires in the local department
The Federal Police of Brazil are lodged with a relevant petition. - A foreigner who resides on the territory of Brazil has no right to engage in activities that generate income. An exception is work or internship, which involves remuneration in the presence of a business visa.
Planning to visit the Federal District and some states of Brazil, you should be vaccinated against yellow fever, which will be seriously insisted on. Although a visa can be obtained without vaccination, but when crossing the borders of individual states there are significant difficulties.