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Brazil visas

Brazil family visa

Eligible relatives and legal guardians can apply to live with family in Brazil. This visa allows employment.

Ways to get a Brazil family visa

  1. Family reunification temporary visa (VITEM XI)

    Visa needed

    Spouses, domestic partners, children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents, dependent siblings and dependent stepchildren of a Brazilian national or qualifying resident can apply. Legal guardians of a Brazilian national can also apply.

    Stay
    Initially the same residency period as the family member. Permanent residency may be requested when the family member obtains it or after four years of residency.

  2. Online family reunification visa for eligible Haitian applicants

    eVisa

    Nationals and stateless residents of Haiti qualify if a family member in Brazil received humanitarian residency and requested residency for them before 2025.

    Stay
    Family reunification residency rules apply.

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Who needs it

Eligible relatives of a Brazilian national or a person holding or applying for qualifying Brazilian residency can apply.

How to apply

  1. Check that your family relationship and the family member's status qualify.
  2. Apply for the family reunification visa. Nationals exempt from visitor visas may apply online.
  3. If you intend to stay more than 90 days, register with the Federal Police within 90 days after arrival.

Good to know

  • A resident family member's residency must not also be based on family reunification.
  • Employment in Brazil is allowed.
  • Prior immigration authorization is not required.
  • Short family visits are also covered by visitor permission.
  • Qualifying family residency requests can also be made while already in Brazil.

Questions

Do I need a family visa for Brazil?

Eligible relatives of a Brazilian national or a person holding or applying for qualifying Brazilian residency can apply.

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

There are 2 options: Family reunification temporary visa (VITEM XI) (a visa from an embassy); Online family reunification visa for eligible Haitian applicants (an online visa).

Can I apply online for Brazil?

Yes: Online family reunification visa for eligible Haitian applicants. Nationals and stateless residents of Haiti qualify if a family member in Brazil received humanitarian residency and requested residency for them before 2025.

How long can I stay on a Brazil family visa?

Initially the same residency period as the family member. Permanent residency may be requested when the family member obtains it or after four years of residency.

How do I apply for a Brazil family visa?

1. 1. Check that your family relationship and the family member's status qualify. 2. 2. Apply for the family reunification visa. Nationals exempt from visitor visas may apply online. 3. 3. If you intend to stay more than 90 days, register with the Federal Police within 90 days after arrival.

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

A resident family member's residency must not also be based on family reunification. Employment in Brazil is allowed. Prior immigration authorization is not required.

Does my passport change whether I need a family 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 family 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 family visa rules?

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

Can I change my family visa once I am in Brazil?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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