Last updated 10 September 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Humanitarian reception visa Brazil
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Humanitarian reception visa — what you need to know
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.
Eligible individuals:
- Person from a country with a severe crisis
How does this visa work?
Don’t postpone the application
The visa is processed 1 month. Many people contact us 3–5 days before their trip, so start the process in advance
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