- Visa applications must be submitted in person (by the applicant), or by an authorized third party (a family member, friend, co-worker, travel agency, or visa service).
- Visa applicants must set up an appointment to deliver the visa applications they filled out online.
- Brazilian business visas are valid for multiple entries within the period of time shown on the visa stamp.
- It is in the best interest of the foreign national to enter Brazil with a visa that allows the performance of their intended activity in the country. Business visa holders are not allowed to engage in any activity paid in Brazil.
- Holders of business visas are not allowed to engage in activities that involve: technical assistance, training, installation or repair of machinery, software development, implementation or modification, provision of services, laboratory or field work, recurrent office tasks. If you intend to perform any such activity during your stay in Brazil, you need another type of visa (please contact the Consulate).
Restrictions apply to holders of business visas regarding the performance of other activities not related to the specific purpose of the trip. Full disclosure of all intended activities must be provided by the applicant at the time of submission of the visa application form.
Please note that issuing or denying a visa is a sovereign act of Governments. It is a prerogative applied by every country and strengthened by international practice.
