Brazil
General visa requirements for travelling to Brazil. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Diplomatic visa (Diplomatic Visa (VIDIP))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- Expedited processing
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- Duration of diplomatic mission
- Entry
- Multiple entry
VIDIP is issued to representatives of foreign governments or international organizations. Official visas (VISOF) are issued to their staff. Processing is expedited for diplomatic missions.
Eligibility
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Employment
Must be official representative of foreign government or international organization.
Required status: Diplomatic or official government status
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
How to apply
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Document gathering
Diplomatic passport and official note verbale from sending government or organization.
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Document submission
Submit documents through diplomatic channels to Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Processing wait
Expedited processing for diplomatic visas.
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Visa collection
Collect diplomatic visa through diplomatic channels.