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Brazil medical visa

Temporary visas cover health care and participation in the Mais Médicos medical training program.

Ways to get a Brazil medical visa

  1. Health care temporary visa (VITEM II)

    Visa needed

    People of any nationality seeking a temporary stay for health care can use this visa.

    Stay
    One year of residency, renewable.

  2. Mais Médicos medical training visa (VITEM XV, also called VICAM)

    Visa needed

    Medical doctors participating in the Mais Médicos medical training program can apply.

    Stay
    Up to four years, renewable for four more years.

Who needs it

People seeking a longer stay for health care, or doctors joining the specified medical training program, can use the relevant temporary visa.

How to apply

  1. Apply for the health care or medical training visa that fits your purpose.
  2. If you intend to stay more than 90 days, register with the Federal Police within 90 days after arrival.

Good to know

  • Employment in Brazil is not allowed under these categories.
  • Prior immigration authorization is not required.
  • Nationals exempt from visitor visas may apply for temporary visas online.
  • The medical training category is excluded from the general route for requesting equivalent residency while already in Brazil.

Questions

Do I need a medical visa for Brazil?

People seeking a longer stay for health care, or doctors joining the specified medical training program, can use the relevant temporary visa.

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

There are 2 options: Health care temporary visa (VITEM II) (a visa from an embassy); Mais Médicos medical training visa (VITEM XV, also called VICAM) (a visa from an embassy).

How long can I stay on a Brazil medical visa?

Health care residency is granted for one year and is renewable.

How do I apply for a Brazil medical visa?

1. 1. Apply for the health care or medical training visa that fits your purpose. 2. 2. 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 medical visa?

Employment in Brazil is not allowed under these categories. Prior immigration authorization is not required.

Does my passport change whether I need a medical 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 medical 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 medical 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 medical 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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