A visitor visa [VIVIS] for Brazil is issued for the following purposes –

  • Tourism
  • For taking part in business meetings, events, fairs etc. or prospecting business opportunities
  • Taking part in recreational, educational or cultural activities
  • Participation in workshops, conferences etc.
  • Visiting family
  • Performing voluntary work
  • Media/film coverage
  • Learning or research activities
  • As a consultant or auditor
  • For transiting through a Brazilian airport on an onward journey to another country
  • Joining vessel or aircraft as part of a crew