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Humanitarian reception visa in Brazil for U.S. citizens

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Visa overview

Designed for humanitarian aid, primarily for citizens of countries where there is serious instability, armed conflict, major disaster, environmental disaster, gross violations of human rights or international humanitarian law, as well as stateless persons in those regions. Specific countries and consulates are determined by a separate act. The visa entitles to enter Brazil and then request temporary residence with the Federal Police.

Visa validity period

6 months

Consular fee

Free of charge

Time frames and cost

The primary characteristics that define the conditions for obtaining and using a visa. These conditions may vary depending on the individual circumstances of the applicant and the decision of the immigration authorities of the country.

  • 6 months

    Visa validity period

    The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.

    <p><span data-sheets-root="1">Validity period is 180 days.</span></p>

  • 3 months

    Duration of stay

    The maximum duration for which one is permitted to stay in the country continuously from the date of entry.

    <p><span data-sheets-root="1">Within 90 days of entry, foreigner must register with the Federal Police and request a temporary residence permit. The primary temporary residence is issued for 2 years. Instead, the applicant may apply for refugee status upon registration; in this case, a temporary permit is issued pending a final decision on the refugee case.</span></p>

  • Not applicable

    Extension of stay

    The extension of the maximum duration of stay in the country initially permitted by the visa, subject to approval by the immigration authorities. This is typically processed within the country without the need for departure.

    <p><span data-sheets-root="1">Not extended&nbsp;as residence authorization must be applied to within 90 days.</span></p>

  • single-entry

    The possibility of entering the country only once during the visa's validity period. After departure from the country with such a visa, re-entry is not possible, even if the visa's validity period has not yet expired.

    Number of entries

    A parameter specifying the number of times the visa holder can enter the country during its validity period. Visas can be single-entry, multiple-entry, or with a specified number of entries.

    <p><span data-sheets-root="1">Visa is issued for single-entry to Brazil.</span></p>

  • 1 month

    Processing time

    The period during which the immigration authorities review the application and make a decision regarding the issuance of the visa. Only business days are counted, excluding weekends and public holidays.

    <p><span data-sheets-root="1">There is no single deadline for reviewing an application for a humanitarian visa. The procedure depends on a preliminary analysis of the applicant's profile by the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, the transfer of the list of potential beneficiaries to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a consular interview and the decision of the authorized consular post.</span></p>

  • Free of charge

    Consular fee

    A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.

    <p><span data-sheets-root="1">Visa, registration, residence permit, fees and fines are exempt from payment. The exemption also applies to family members who are summoned for reunification. At the same time, expenses for the pre-consular services of third parties are possible if the applicant uses them.</span></p>

Documents

A list of documents required for visa application. The exact list depends on the chosen visa type, the purpose of the visit, and the individual conditions of the applicant.

Mandatory

The essential minimum documents required for a visa application, such as a passport or visa application form. These are necessary regardless of the location, method, or conditions of the application.

  • Passport

    A valid passport with a validity period exceeding 6 months and with at least two blank pages.

  • Photograph

    Must be recent (taken within the last 6 months), in color, clear, and sized 35x45mm. The face should occupy 70-80% of the image, printed on high-quality, matte paper with a plain, light background. Hair must not cover the eyes or eyebrows. Headwear is not permitted unless worn for religious or medical reasons, and the full face must remain visible.

  • Visa application form

    Fully filled online, printed and signed visa application form.

  • Full Birth certificate

    The name of the parents must be indicated. Birth certificates from outside the Consulate's jurisdiction (includes those issued in other countries) must be apostilled.

  • Police сlearance

    Valid, apostilled original police record from a home country. Applicants who have lived in other/multiple countries within the last 12 months must provide a police record from each of those countries. They must also be duly apostilled or legalized by the respective Brazilian consular authority with jurisdiction over these countries, and translated by a sworn translator, if necessary.

Supporting

Documents that specify, substantiate, and confirm the purpose of the visit, as well as provide necessary information about the applicant and their future activities in the country.

    Additional

    Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.

    • Current immigration or residence status

      National passport or ID card; residence permit or other document confirming the right to legally reside in the country of residence, if it differs from the one stated in the applicant's passport.

    • Application for minors

      If the applicant is under 18 years old, the following documents are required: a) Parental Consent Form signed by both parents or legal guardians and notarised by a local notary; b) Document proving the relationship with the minor, such as birth certificate, parents’ ID documents, death certificate, or sole custody document, where applicable.

    *Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.

    **Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.

    Requirements

    The minimum criteria that each visa applicant must meet. If these criteria are not met, justifications and convincing evidence of intent to visit the country must be provided.

    • Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.

    • The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.

    Visa Information

    The characteristics of a visa according to its classification by types, categories, and visit purposes. These are selected by the applicant during the application process, typically indicated on the visa application form and reflected in corresponding annotations on the visa itself.

    English international

    Type of visa

    The primary purpose of the visa and the conditions under which it is issued. This typically includes several general categories of visas and/or visit purposes based on the type of activity or reasons for entering the country.

    Temporary visa

    Category

    The classification within a visa type that specifies more specific conditions, characteristics of obtaining, and using the visa. Categories may vary in terms of duration, stay conditions, and the rights granted by the visa.

    Temporary visa

    Sources

    Links to official resources upon which the information presented on the website is based. Information portals of government bodies or diplomatic representations of the country responsible for visa issuance and immigration policy in general.

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