1. The passport must be valid for a minimum of 180 days from the date of entry in Brazil.
2. The tourist can stay in Brazil for up to 90 days from the day of entry. It is possible to obtain from the competent authorities (Federal Police/DPMAF) in Brazil an authorization to stay in the country as a tourist for a further period of 90 days.
3. Any form of remuneration or work, paid or unpaid, is prohibited.
4. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure the application is lodged accordingly.

Requirements for a Visa Application

1. Passport (the Consular Authority reserves the right not to endorse soiled, damaged or defaced passports);
   
   
2. On-line form
   

   •	Effective from April 1st, 2010. The visa application form must be filled online at (click on the link below):
   	scedv.serpro.gov.br
   	If you get a message about the site’s security certificate, click on “continue to this website”.Fill in the information and print out the receipt at the end. Attach a passport size photo to the receipt and sign it in the appropriate box. Please note: The receipt from the online application is only valid for one month.

3. One identity photograph passport-type photo, in color, front view (snapshots are not accepted);
4. Ticket (return and onward) or proof that the travel agent or carrier will issue the ticket;
5. Proof of means of support during the stay of the applicant in Brazil (such as recent bank or credit card statement, pay slips, letter signed by the employer etc... );
6. Certificate of vaccination, if necessary (*);
7. If the purpose of the trip is to attend conferences or seminars, or artistic or sports events, a letter from the organisers stating that no payment is involved;
8. Proof of payment of consular fees (information below).
9. PROCESSING TIME: 10 WORKING DAYS

Consular fees if the application is made in person:

1. The consular fee for a tourist visa is SEK 200.
   
2. Based on reciprocity, however, citizens of the following countries are charged as follows,values
   in Swedish crowns:
   
   

   Australia	350
   Canada	650
   Japan	500
   Mexico	300
   Nigeria	650
   Russia	500
   United Arab Emirates - additional fee	550
   U S A - processing fee	1400

   
   
3. The issuing of visas for citizens of certain countries require prior consultation with the Brazilian Ministry for External Relations. In this case, the processing time is a minimum of 15 working days.

Consular fees if the application is made via courier or travel agent:

• An additional fee of SEK 200 will be charged.

Consular fees if the application is made by mail:

• An additional fee of SEK 200 will be charged.
  
• Applications by mail should be sent to “ Embassy of Brazil – Consular section“.
  
• For those applying within Sweden, the application shall only be processed if all the requirements are met and a self-addressed and stamped envelope is provided (SEK 75,00 for Registered mail).
  
• For those applying from Latvia, the application shall only be processed if all the requirements are met and we reccomend that the interested party hire the services of a courier company to deliver and return the documents.
  
• We shall return documents and passaports only by Registered mail or courier. If a courier is hired by the applicant, the consular sector will not act as intermediary (the applicant is responsible for giving instructions and making arrangements with the courier). Check also item 8 of the "Observations" below.
  
• The consular sector of the Embassy does not accept responsibility for delays and loss of documents sent by mail.

Observations

1. The issuance of a visa is a discretionary act of the Republic of Brazil. Since this is a purely discretionary act, there can be no guarantees regardless of the circumstances presented. A visa can be granted, denied, extended or changed according to national interests, even if it is a visa previously authorized. A visa is not a right in itself, but an expectation to be admitted.
   
   Whenever there is a doubt on the purpose of the trip, the identity of the applicant, or if the applicant is aggressive or disrespectful with the Consular personnel, the visa can be denied or one also may be required to be interviewed by a consular officer, who may request additional documents or information.
   
   

   Although you may submit you application by a mail or courier, the Embassy reserves the right to require the applicant to collect her/his passport in person at the Consular Section whenever it judges necessary.

   
   
2. Please note that in case tourist visa is processed by mail the applicant has to have a permanent Visa in Sweden or has to been living at the jurisdiction at least for one year (1). The obligation of living in the jurisdiction does not apply if the interested party personally presents the request for the visa.
   
   
3. Obs.:
   

   For some nationalities, a case-by-case consultation should be submitted to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, in Brasília. (Below, a list of the required documents). Please contact the Consular section for more information regarding consultation.

   
   
   
4. Application for entrance visas to Brazil cannot be made at the border. Applications should be made at the Brazilian consular service having jurisdiction over the place of the residence of the applicant.
   
   
5. Processing time:
   

   After all the documentation has been received at the Embassy and fees are paid, please allow a minimum of 10 working days for the issuance of the visa.

   
   
6. In times of heavy workload, waiting time will increase. Therefore, do not leave your application to the last minute and do not commit yourself to travel plans until you know when your visa will be issued.
   
   
7. When we receive the authorization, we will contact the interested part and he/she must then send in the passport and a copy of the booked ticket, together with the receipt of payment (SEK 200 for the Visa and if sent by mail please add another SEK 200).
   
   
8. Do not forget to send a stamped and self-addressed envelope (registrerad) for return of the passport
   For those in Latvia please enclose international EU stamps (equivalent to SEK 100).
   

Consultation (documents required)

1. Copies of the passport, pages containing identification, parents name, issue country, validity of passport and copy of the permanent visa in Sweden
   
2. Letter from the company where the”tourist” is employed stating from when the employment started and that the interested party still is employed OR LETTER OF INVITATION IF GOING TO PARTICIPATE IN A CONGRESS
   
3. Copy of the reservation ticket for Brazil
   
4. An application form: fulfilled, signed, dated and with photo
   
   
5. It is recommended that if the applicant has family in Brazil – for them to send an invitation letter taking full responsibility, registered at a "cartório" (notary public) in Brazil.

QUESTIONS?

Write to: consular@brazilianembassy.se

Click on the items below to obtain information and forms

Brazilian laws

Consular documents by mail

CPF Individual Taxpayer Registry for non-residents

Legalization and authentication of documents

Payment of consular fees

Power of attorney

Travel Authorization Form for Persons under 18 years old
- One minor
- Two minors
- Three minors

Vaccines

Visa