Last updated 10 September 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Health treatment visa Brazil
VITEM II
Health treatment visa — what you need to know
Granted to a foreigner travelling to Brazil to undergo a health treatment that is expected to last more than 90 days, can also be granted to one companion of the patient. If an applicant will stay less than 90 days, VIVIS will be the appropriate visa. If an applicant is underdoing an organ transplant, the Ministry of Health in Brazil requires a specific medical report from the doctor.
Eligible individuals:
- Medical patient
- Companion of the patient
How does this visa work?
Don’t postpone the application
The visa is processed 5 days. Many people contact us 3–5 days before their trip, so start the process in advance
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
They clarify the purpose of the visit and future activities in the country
What must be prepared?
Basic package — always required, regardless of the application conditions
What additional documents may be required?
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
*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.
Are you eligible for this visa?
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.
Official visa information
English international
Type of visa
Temporary visa
Category
Temporary visas