Brazil visa requirements for Rwandans

Basic Travel Requirements for Rwandans visiting
Brazil

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Brazilian Visa.

  • Completely filled and signed visa form application.
  • Original passport valid for at least 6 months on intended date of trip to Brazil. It must have two blank pages for visa stamps.
  • One 2″ x 2″ passport sized photograph not older than 6 months that meet the visa photo specifications.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer or school for students.
  • Proof of accommodation for the entire stay.
  • Proof of funds to cater for expenses while in and to leave Brazil.
  • Flight reservations for Brazil and return ticket to Rwanda.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
  • Proof of payment of consular fees.
  • International certificate of immunization against yellow fever is recommended.
  • There’s no Brazilian embassy in Rwanda so all visa applications go through the one in Nairobi, Kenya.

Brazil Visa for Rwandans

Facts about Brazil

On your arrival in Brazil, you can immediately feel what you have been hearing about Brazilians and their love for soccer, but tourism in Brazil is much more than that. The most popular tourist areas in Brazil are natural areas which offer a combination of leisure and recreation. The Amazon Rainforest is the most visited natural wonder in the whole of Brazil. It holds more than half of the world’s remaining rainforest. The Rainforest houses about 2.5 million insect species, over 40,000 plant species, 2200 fish species and more than 2,000 types of birds and mammals. Other Atlantic Forest, Campos Gerais, Pantanal, and waterfalls. There is a plethora of beaches that tourists can visit to cool-off and a number of festivals to keep their feet and body moving all through their stay. Brazil is also known to be a popular destination to engage in business activities. The country has one of the 7 Wonders of the World, the Christ the Redeemer statue.
 
Brazil is the main destination in South America and second in Latin America. In 2015, the number of tourist visit exceeded 6 million and this contributed to about $5.8 billion to the economy, continuing a recovery trend from the 2008-2009 economic crisis. An all-time high of 5.4 million visitors and $6.8 billion were attained in 2011.
  
Citizens of Armenia, Austria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, South Korea, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom can stay in the country for up to 90 days without a visa. Venezuelans can also visit the country for 60 days without a visa.

Types of Brazil Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Visitor Visa 5 working days 90 days
Work visa 5 working days More than 90 days

General Requirements for Brazil Visa

  • Completely filled and signed visa form application.
  • Original passport valid for at least 6 months on intended date of trip to Brazil. It must have two blank pages for visa stamps.
  • One 2″ x 2″ passport sized photograph not older than 6 months that meet the visa photo specifications.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer or school for students.
  • Proof of accommodation for the entire stay.
  • Proof of funds to cater for expenses while in and to leave Brazil.
  • Flight reservations for Brazil and return ticket to Rwanda.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
  • Proof of payment of consular fees.
  • International certificate of immunization against yellow fever is recommended.
  • There’s no Brazilian embassy in Rwanda so all visa applications go through the one in Nairobi, Kenya.

Brazil Visitor Visa Eligibility &
Requirements

  • The visitor visa is for travellers who intend to travel to Brazil for tourism, short study, volunteering and business related activities for a period not more than 90 days. 
  • You can also visit family and friends with this visa.
  • If visiting a friend or family in Brazil, you’re to present an invitation letter detailing the purpose and duration of the trip.
  • The letter must be notarized in Brazil and the original document must be sent to the applicant.
  • This visa doesn’t allow for paid employment while in Brazil.
  • The visa application for minors must be accompanied by travel written consent from both parents and the original birth certificate.
  • There’s a high risk of Malaria in forested areas like Acre, Amapa, Amazonas, Roraina and Tocantins.
  • This visa is valid for 90 days but can be extended by applying for a residence permit at the Ministry of Justice, Federal Police or the Ministry of labor if purpose of extension is work related.
  • This visa costs $80 and is usually processed within 5 working days.
  • The visitor visa cannot be extended for more than 180 days within the period of a year.
  • You’re to leave the country before the expiration of your visa. You will be fined R$100 per day if you overstay your visa.
  • It’s illegal to bring in animals, meat, dairy, seeds, plants, egg, honey, fruit or any kind of non-processed food to Brazil without a permit.

Brazil Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements

  • The work visa is for travellers who have been employed by an entity in Brazil or for rendering a service. This visa usually allows a stay of more than 90 days.
  • Duly completed application form is required.
  • Original birth certificate accompanied with an apostille(authenticating seal) is needed for this application. 
  • A police report of good conduct from your place of residence in Rwanda for the past 12 months should be provided for this visa application.
  • Proof of financial sustenance showing you can cater for your stay in Brazil is also important. This could be bank statement from the past 3 months or financial reports from the sponsoring company in Brazil. 
  • Documents supporting your employment in Brazil is required for this visa type.
  • The Brazilian company employing you is required to apply for a work permit on your behalf through the Brazilian Ministry of Labor for analysis. It takes about 30-90 days to obtain a work permit approval. 
  • The Brazilian company is also required to apply for a temporary resident permit.
  • This visa costs $100.

Brazil Visa Fees

Visitor Visa

80.00 (USD)

Work visa

100.00 (USD)

Brazil Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Rwanda

Nairobi

121, UN CRESCENT ROAD, GIGIRI, NAIROBI – Kenya PO BOX 30754-00100.

http://nairobi.itamaraty.gov.br

brasemb.nairobi@itamaraty.gov.br

+254 20 712 5765

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