Brazil•South AmericaVaries
Free
Duration of the mission
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Visa for foreign government and international organization staff on official missions, free of charge with variable processing time by consulate.
The Official Visa (Visto Oficial — VISOF) supports foreign government and international organization staff on official, non-diplomatic missions in Brazil. It is free of charge and distinct from the diplomatic visa, serving administrative and technical personnel who do not hold full diplomatic status. Processing is typically quick and the visa is renewed as needed.
Applicants must be sponsored through a Diplomatic Note or Note Verbale from their government or organization. Processing takes up to 5 working days, though heavy workload may extend this. Spouses do not have independent work authorization; work rights apply only to the official mission. The visa remains valid for the mission duration.
This visa is ideal for technical experts and administrative staff of foreign governments and international organizations assigned to official work in Brazil.
Must be staff of foreign governments or recognized international organizations.
Must be traveling on an official mission of a transitory or permanent nature.
Dependents of such officials are also qualifying.
Must hold an official or service passport (or laissez-passer for international organization staff).
Diplomatic Note or Note Verbale from the organization or government.
Valid official/service passport or laissez-passer.
Printed and signed RER receipt with a glued passport-style photo.
Documentation detailing the nature of the mission and the applicant's role.
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