Brazil ranks fifth in the world in terms of population and area. It is the largest state in South America. Its flora, fauna, landscapes and landscapes are able to win the hearts of many adventurers. Hundreds of thousands of tourists come here every year to enjoy the hot sun, the beauty of the tropics, delicious food and, of course, Brazilian carnival events.
If you want to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a holiday or paradise, you are looking for noisy parties or quiet weekends on the seafront among the dizzying landscapes, then Brazil is the country for you. In addition, in the past few years, the process of paperwork for tourists from Russia has been greatly simplified. About whether you need a visa to Brazil, and everything you need to know on this topic, you will find in our article. You will have to use the information received.
Do I need a visa to Brazil if I am going on vacation?
This question is of interest to those who first decided to go to this exotic country.
For those who are going to relax, visiting friends or relatives, in other words, not to study, not to work, not to engage in commercial activities, etc., a visa to Brazil is not required (an agreement on visa-free travel for tourists between Russia and Brazil was signed in 2008, and it began to operate in 2010). Of course, there are several mandatory requirements, which, however, are not at all difficult to fulfill.
Requirements for Russian citizens entering Brazil without a visa
Most importantly, this trip should be a tourist, guest, or transit (all others are considered separately and require a visa).
Documents for entry:
- It is imperative to have a passport valid for more than six months (this is a matter of course, you won’t be allowed to go anywhere without it).
- You must pre-book a room where you plan to live during your vacation in Brazil and show confirmation of your reservation upon entering the country or a letter from the party inviting you.
- Round-trip tickets (and without a visa in Brazil you can spend no more than three months from the moment of crossing the border, and then another 90 days should not be returned to the country).
Other, but no less important requirements:
- A visa to Brazil is not necessary for Russians if you are a participant in an art competition, sports, or other events of an international nature.
- If you flew to Brazil and intend to work or engage in religious, charitable, or commercial activities (even if you have been employed for a short period of time or it is a one-time paid service), study (any type of training, including internships and courses) or conduct scientific experiments - you need to apply for a visa to Brazil.
How to get to Brazil from Russia?
Now that you know what documents are needed to get to Brazil, it's time to think about how to overcome a huge distance across the ocean to a paradise?
The fastest, and perhaps the only way at the moment, is air travel. However, everything is not so simple: now direct flights between Russia and Brazil do not fly, you need to make a transfer in Europe. However, time can be reduced to a minimum if you land in Frankfurt or Paris. There, the aircraft schedule involves this docking. The easiest way to immediately get a tour to Brazil, so as not to worry about the intersection of flights and everything else.
Shortly before boarding, you will be asked to fill out a migration card. This is a very simple procedure and does not take much time. Then the border guard officer must put a stamp and indicate the date of arrival. The card has a tear-off part that remains with the airport employee, the other is with you, save it until the end of your trip.
tour cost
Finding a tour is not so difficult - on the Internet you can find many offers. However, this pleasure is not cheap, be prepared that a tour to Brazil is expensive, and choose the one that suits you not only by the number of days spent in the country, but also by price (there are options for a week in the region of 50,000 rubles per person, but sometimes the price can almost double, consider this when searching for the best option).
What visa do I need in Brazil and in what cases?
There are many types of visas that you can get confused at first. Therefore, despite the ease of entry for tourists from Russia, there are cases in which a visa to Brazil is still needed. To avoid confusion, you must absolutely accurately determine for yourself the purpose with which you drive so far. For many, this is a tour to Brazil. Each type of visa has its own name, purpose and price that must be paid for it (we will give the cost in gold reals).
What are the visas?
- VITEM I - Cultural and educational programs. This visa is valid for up to 2 years, it can be extended in Brazil. Does not include receiving scholarships or cash awards from Brazilian financial sources. This type of visa to Brazil is very popular.
Cost: 60 gold reals.
- VITEM I - Studying at an exchange secondary school. It is issued for a period not exceeding 1 year.
Cost: 60 gold reals.
- VITEM I - Visa of a volunteer. It is done for a maximum of 2 years with the possibility of extension in the country.
Cost: 60 gold reals.
- VITEM II - Visa for business and business purposes. Citizens of Russia are not required if your activity during the trip is not related to receiving monetary rewards from the financial reserves of Brazil.
Cost: 80 gold reals.
- VITEM III - Visa of a participant in cultural or sports events. Visa for athletes and artists who are going to carry out paid professional activities in Brazil. The permissible period of stay in the country is 90 days, there is the possibility of extension.
Cost: 80 gold reals.
- VITEM IV - Study visa for those receiving primary, secondary, higher, postgraduate and vocational education, attending language courses, as well as internship programs. Validity - up to 1 year, it is possible to roll over. With this visa you do not have the right to work for a salary in Brazil.
Cost: 80 gold reals.
- VITEM V - Work Visa. It can be issued in the usual manner for a period of over 90 days, as well as in special cases of technical assistance for a period of up to 90 days.
Cost: 100 gold reals.
- VIPER - Permanent residence visa for the wife / husband of a Brazilian citizen. This visa can be canceled if its holder has not resided in Brazil for more than 2 years.
Cost: 200 gold reals.
How can I get a visa?
How to get a visa to Brazil is not an easy task. The list of required documents for each type of visa may vary slightly, it is better to find out this information directly at the place of its receipt. In our article, we will examine in more detail the most common type of visa to Brazil - a work one.
The procedure for obtaining a visa for work is as follows. First, prepare the following documents and tools:
- 100 Brazilian reais for a visa (this amount will be about 1800 rubles, depending on the course at a particular point in time).
- A completed visa application form (available for download on the Internet).
- An application requires a 3x4 photo (there are no strict requirements, just a white background, a clearly recognizable face).
- A passport that must be valid for at least six months by the time you cross the Brazilian border.
- Certificate of no criminal record.
- Birth certificate.
Final stage
When everything you need is collected, go to the consular department of the Brazilian Embassy in the Russian Federation. Please note that the procedure for applying for a visa can take a lot of time, since all the documents you submitted and the employees who issued them must be carefully checked by the embassy employee. Typically, the waiting time is 10 business days from the date of submission of documents. Do not forget to pick up the visa no later than after 30 days, otherwise it will be canceled.