REGULATIONS

·         Foreigners travelling to Brazil as tourists, participants in conferences and seminars, artistic or sports events, provided no payment is involved, require this type of visa.

·         Nationals of the following countries are visa exempted when travelling to Brazil on tourism: Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Namibia, The Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, The Philippines, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Sovereign Order of Malta, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, United Kingdom, Uruguay, The Vatican and Venezuela.

·         Passport should be valid for at least six months.

·         Length of stay in Brazil can be up to 90 days, extendible to a further equal period, always at the discretion of the Brazilian Immigration Authorities (DPMAF), and not exceeding 180 days in any twelve month period.

·         Employment paid or unpaid is prohibited.

·         First entry into Brazil must be made within 90 days from the date the visa is issued. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure the application is lodged accordingly.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A VISA APPLICATION

·         Passport (the Consulate reserves the right not to endorse soiled, damaged or defaced passports.)

·         One application form , completed and signed by the applicant.

·         One passport-size photograph.

·        Either return or onward ticket, or proof of means of support during the stay of the applicant in Brazil (bank statements, pay slips, or credit cards are accepted as proof).

·       Certificate of vaccination, if necessary (see information enclosed).

·        For those participating in conferences and seminars, or artistic or sports events, a letter from the organisers is required.

·        Certificate of Prosecution/Conviction History .Certificate of Prosecution/Conviction .This document may be obtained at a Reginonal Tribunal of Justice or at the Sofia Municipal Tribunal of Justice. Note that it may take up to 10 days for the document to be issued

Consular fee US$ 20.00 ( dollars)

·         All consular fees should be paid in cash (US dollars) at the Consulate