Mar 05, 2025
Visa Requirements for a Brazil Visa
This section will discuss how to apply for a Brazil visa from Nigeria. Many applicants have inquired about the process for obtaining a visa for birth tourism. It is important to note that the Brazilian consulate often scrutinizes applications when the intention is to give birth in their country.
They welcome people from different countries to visit their country for tourism purposes. The process is mainly electronic, with about 97% completed online. However, you must bring hard copies of all your documents to the Brazilian consulate or embassy.
Now, let's review the visa application process and the required documents for obtaining a Brazil visa.
How to apply for a Brazil visa
You will need to get a manual visa application form that allows you to fill in your details on how you intend to visit the country, the purpose of your visit, and other crucial information before transmitting the details to the embassy online.
Click here to download a copy of the manual application. Please print this form and your supporting documents and submit them to the Brazil embassy.
Here are the step-by-step instructions for applying for a visa:
- Visit the Brazil embassy's portal to start your application. You will be prompted to translate the page to English.
- On the homepage, select "Foreign Citizen."
- On the next page, you will have two service options. Choose "Visa."
- Click on the "Start New Application" button at the bottom of the page.
- Finally, you must fill in your details and submit to generate a receipt.
Please select the Mail option when prompted to choose the mode of submission. This will ensure that your appearance at the embassy is limited to interactions via the courier service only.
Documents required for a Brazil visa application
- Recent 3-month bank statement, which your bank must stamp.
- Vaccination card showing at least the first immunization
- Introduction letter from your company
- 3-month salary slips for employees
- A copy of the CAC/business name is required for a business owner/self-employed person.
- 2 Passport photographs on a white background - U.S. size.
- International passport valid for at least 6 months from departure from Brazil.
- Verifiable flight and hotel reservations must show the applicant's full name and match the travel date on the manual visa application form.
- Marriage certificate for a couple traveling together.
- The birth certificate of a minor traveling with their parents or intending to join their parents in Brazil, including a Travel Authorization form for a minor, must be signed by a lawyer recognised by the Brazilian embassy.
- Proof of sole custody legalised by the court and a consent letter from the parents must also be submitted for the minor.
For those going for the NCLEX exam, a recruitment agency confirmation is mandatory.
How to submit a Brazil visa application
You must book an appointment with the Brazilian consulate to submit hard copies of your documents.
Here is how you can book the appointment with the consulate:
- Visit the e-consular website for the appointment booking and register using your email address.
- Check your email to activate your account with the Brazil e-consular system.
- Choose VIVIS and submit a clear copy of your passport data page, the Delivery receipt with your photo and signature, and the visa fee receipt.
- Finally, submit it and wait for the consular's response via email regarding the appointment status.
How much are the visa fees for a Brazil visa in Nigeria?
The consular fee for Nigerian passport holders applying for a VIVIS (visit visa) is N144,000.00. This fee covers tourism, family visits, business, transit, and other short-term visits.
The visa fee for the VITEM (temporary residence visa) is N180,000.00. This includes fees for study, work, family reunion, and other temporary residence purposes.
Additionally, a N50 CBN stamp duty charge should be added to each visa fee. Please note that the consular fees are subject to change without notice.
All visa processing and consular fees are payable at the following bank:
Bank: Stanbic IBTC Bank
Account Name: Brazilian Consulate-General
Account Number: 0015680632.
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