Type of passport	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
Full British	Yes	1/2	Yes
Australian	Yes	Yes	Yes
Canadian	Yes	Yes	Yes
USA	Yes	Yes	Yes
Other EU	Yes	1	Yes
Japanese	Yes	Yes	Yes

Restricted entry: Holders of Central African Republic, Comoros, Korea (DPR) and Taiwan passports will not be allowed entry to Brazil unless they are holding a Laissez-Passer issued by the Brazilian authorities.

PASSPORTS: Passports valid for at least 6 months from date of entry required by all except nationals of Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay arriving in Brazil directly from their own countries and holding a national identity card.

Note: Persons under 18 years of age when not accompanied by both parents must have a birth certificate (an original or photocopy). This must be in Portuguese, English, Spanish or French, otherwise an official translation must be presented as well. When travelling alone or with one parent, a declaration from the absent parent(s) must be presented authorising the journey and giving the name and address of the person in Brazil who will be responsible for the minor. In the case of divorced or deceased parents, papers attesting to full custody must be presented.

VISAS: Required by all except the following:

(a) nationals mentioned under passport exemptions above;

(b) 1. nationals of EU countries (except nationals of France who do need a visa) for touristic stays of up to 90 days;

(c) nationals of Andorra, Bahamas, Barbados, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Morocco, Norway, Peru, Philippines, San Marino, Slovenia, South Africa, Surinam, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, Vatican City and Venezuela for touristic stays of up to 90 days;

(d) transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country by the same or first connecting flight, provided holding onward documentation and not leaving the airport.

Note: (a) Visa exemptions mentioned above are for touristic purposes only. All those travelling on business do need a visa (except 2. nationals of the UK who will be granted an appropriate business visa on arrival, provided holding a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to cover duration of stay. The length of stay permitted is normally up to 90 days but can be extended to a maximum of 180 days). (b) All travellers must be in possession of onward or return tickets and sufficient funds to cover their stay.

Types of visa and cost: Tourist and Business: cost varies according to nationality. For permanent residents of the UK the fee is £48. Postal applications cost an additional £8. Nationals of the USA applying for a Business visa in London are charged an additional £36. Transit: contact the Consulate for details of cost.

Validity: 90 days from date of issue. Tourist visas can be used for multiple entry within period of validity. For an extension of the 3-month Tourist visa, apply in Brazil.

Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at the Embassy); see address section.

Application requirements: Tourist/Transit: (a) Valid passport. (b) Application form. (c) Proof of sufficient funds to cover duration of stay. (d) 1 passport-size photo. (e) Return or onward tickets (photocopy, or letter from carrier giving flight details). (f) Fee (paid in cash or with a Giro slip obtainable from the Consulate).

Business: (a)-(f), and (g) Letter from applicant's company stating the purpose and duration of the visit and confirming financial responsibility for the applicant. (Visas will not be granted if the passport expires within 6 months.)

Note: For postal applications, travellers should also submit a stamped, self-addressed envelope and a written request stating nationality, status and length of residence in the UK (where applicable) and validity of the British visa (where applicable).

Working days required: Depends on nationality. Usually 3 (for permanent UK residents); longer by post.

Temporary residence: Apply to Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy).