Guide on Brazil Tourist Visa Requirements You Must Submit to Apply
BRAZIL TOURIST VISA REQUIREMENTS – Listed below are the documents needed in applying for a Brazilian Visa for the purpose of tourism.
Are you wondering about what Brazil can offer? This foreign country is actually a home to a lot of beautiful places, golden sand beaches, colonial structures, and so much more. Brazilians also have a unique culture as well as the most savory dishes.
When you happen to visit Brazil, it is best not miss a snap of the Cristo Redentor and Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro. You might also love to see the Iguacu Falls in person or witness the Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro. Most tourists also love to keep coming back at Ipanema which offers splendid white sands that are perfect for your beach vacation.
If you are into structures, don’t miss Brasília’s Modernist Architecture which took three (3) years to be built. It is also best to visit the picture-perfect Cidade Alta or the Upper Town of Brazil which is a UNESCO World Heritage.
Brazil is not one of the visa free countries but its offers are worth the efforts and costs of the application for a travel visa. For the purpose of tourism, here are the Brazil Tourist Visa requirements that you must prepare for application:
- a valid Philippine passport
- at least 6 months with at least two blank pages
- copy of passport’s data page
- proof of financial means to support stay in Brazil
- bank statements within the last 3-month period
- photograph
- 3cm x 4cm in size
- taken from the front with white background
- applicant’s face and shoulders must be centered
- eyes must look directly into the camera
- no glare or reflections in the photo
- facial expression should be neutral
- eyes must be open and visible
- no pacifiers and toys in children’s photos
- confirmation of hotel reservations with hotel’s name, address and contact number
- round-trip flight ticket
- Formal letter from the applicant’s sponsor (if applicable)
- Travel or Health Insurance
- signed receipt after submitting the online application
If you will be traveling to Brazil with minors or children, there are additional documents required on top of the Brazil Tourist Visa requirements indicated above. Here are the documents that must be prepared and submitted to the embassy for visa application:
- original birth certificate or a notarized copy of the birth certificate
- proof of means during the applicant’s stay in the country from the parents
- In case the minor is traveling alone, with one parent, or with a third-party, present a letter of consent that gives authority for a visa signed by both parents or the legal guardians
For Filipino visa applications, submit your documents to the Brazil Embassy in Manila. It is located at 16th Floor, Liberty Center 104 H.V. de la Costa Street Salcedo Village in Makati City.
