Skip to content
3 ways to enter

Brazil visas

Brazil business visa

The visitor visa covers meetings, events, contracts and other listed business activities. Eligible nationalities can visit without a visa or apply online.

Ways to get a Brazil business visa

  1. Visa-free business visit

    No visa needed

    Ordinary passport holders covered by the visitor visa exemption can make permitted business visits.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days, unless otherwise specified.

    Passports that qualify (102)

  2. Business visitor visa (VIVIS)

    Visa needed

    Travellers carrying out the listed business visitor activities can use this visa.

    Stay
    Initially up to 90 days; extensions may be requested. Combined stays must not exceed 180 days in any one-year period.
    Valid for
    Generally one year; may be longer for some nationalities.
    Entries
    Usually multiple entries.

  3. Online business visitor visa

    eVisa

    Nationals of Australia, Canada and the United States can apply online for all visitor categories. Nationals of China and India can apply online for business visits.

    Stay
    Initially up to 90 days. Combined stays must not exceed 180 days in any one-year period.
    Valid for
    Visitor visas are generally valid for one year; some nationalities may receive longer validity.
    Entries
    Usually multiple entries.

Who needs it

Business visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visitor visa.

Who doesn't

Travellers covered by the visitor visa exemption can make permitted business visits without a visa.

Good to know

  • Permitted activities include meetings, events, reporting, filming, surveying, signing contracts, audits, consulting and airplane or ship crew duties.
  • Payment from Brazilian sources is restricted. Exceptions include living allowances, entertainment performance payments, compensation for managing your own business, travel reimbursements and competition prizes.
  • A business visit does not provide the same employment permission as a work visa.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Brazil?

Business visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visitor visa. Travellers covered by the visitor visa exemption can make permitted business visits without a visa.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Brazil?

There are 3 options: Visa-free business visit (no visa at all); Business visitor visa (VIVIS) (a visa from an embassy); Online business visitor visa (an online visa).

Who can go to Brazil without a business visa?

Ordinary passport holders covered by the visitor visa exemption can make permitted business visits.

Can I apply online for Brazil?

Yes: Online business visitor visa. Nationals of Australia, Canada and the United States can apply online for all visitor categories. Nationals of China and India can apply online for business visits.

How long can I stay on a Brazil business visa?

Initially up to 90 days. Extensions may be requested, with combined stays limited to 180 days in any one-year period.

How long is a Brazil business visa valid?

Generally one year; may be longer for some nationalities. Entries: Usually multiple entries..

What rules do I have to follow on a Brazil business visa?

Permitted activities include meetings, events, reporting, filming, surveying, signing contracts, audits, consulting and airplane or ship crew duties. Payment from Brazilian sources is restricted. Exceptions include living allowances, entertainment performance payments, compensation for managing your own business, travel reimbursements and competition prizes.

Does my passport change whether I need a business visa for Brazil?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Brazil visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a business visa for Brazil be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Brazil business visa rules?

On Brazil's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Reviewed by