Brazil Embassy in Zambia

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  Visitor Visa from Zambia to Brazil

  • The Brazil visitor visa is for those who are going to Brazil to visit family and friends.
  • This visa is also for students who are taking study courses or internships that will not last longer than 90 days.
  • If visiting a friend or family in Brazil, you are 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 does not 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 is 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 the purpose of the 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 are to leave the country before the expiration of your visa. 
  • You will be fined R$100 per day if you overstay your visa.
  • It is illegal to bring in animals, meat, dairy, seeds, plants, egg, honey, fruit or any kind of non-processed food to Brazil without a permit.
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  Student Visa from Zambia to Brazil

  • The students' visa is for foreign students traveling to Brazil to attend regular courses or participate in exchange or internship programmes.
  • Holders of this visa are allowed to undertake paid legal employment in Brazil compatible with their course load.
  • Applicants are to provide proof of financial capacity that covers their duration of stay.
  • Applicants are to provide proof of payment of tuition.
  • Multiple entries into the country can be issued on this visa upon request.
  • Applicants are to submit proof of health insurance.
  • Non-Zambians applying for this visa are required to present a copy of their stay permit.
  • If your study programme is less than 90 days, you must apply for the visitor’s visa instead.
  • A letter of acceptance from the academic institution you have been accepted into is required. 
  • The letter should outline the nature of the study being undertaken in Brazil.
  • A police certificate issued within the last three months, certifying the absence of a criminal record should be provided.
  • Minors are required to have their original birth certificate accompanied by a letter of consent signed by both their parents.
  • A receipt that shows that the payment of visa application fees has been made.
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  Work Visa from Zambia to Brazil

  • This visa is for foreign citizens traveling to Brazil for employment purposes.
  •  Applicants must provide proof of a job contract.
  • The Brazillian work visa is categorized into two: The temporary and permanent work visa.
  • The temporary work visa is usually issued for 2 years then an extension for another two years can be requested not later than 30 days before the expiration of this visa.
  • After this four-year period, the company can apply for a permanent work visa for the employee.
  • An expatriate with a temporary visa is not allowed to change employers in Brazil without notifying the appropriate authorities.
  • The permanent work visa entitles it's holder to a permanent residence in the country.
  • This visa is for professional researchers or scientists (for activities exceeding a period of two years), investors (provided the investment sum exceeds US$ 50,000 for natural persons or US$ 200,000 for companies) and managers or directors.
  • All the documents are to be approved by the Brazilian authorities and must be translated into Portuguese and certificated before being submitted. 
  • For applicants without an employment contract, proof of a job offer with a Brazilian company is required.
  • The work visas and work permits are usually only issued to foreigners whose future employer is a registered Brazilian company.
  • Applicants' employer in Brazil is to submit the work contract to Brazil's ministry of labour.
  • It is the sole responsibility of the sponsoring institution or company to carry out all the formalities at the Ministry of Labor in Brazil for the work visa process after labor approval.
  • Work visas can only be processed at the Consular Section once a visa approval notice is issued by the Brazilian Ministry of Labor.
  • Applicants of this visa are required to present a Police Certificate issued within the last 3 months, certifying a clean criminal record.
  • Proof of payment of visa application fees should be provided during the visa application process.
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  Tourist Visa from Zambia to Brazil

  • This visa is issued to persons traveling to Brazil for tourism, business, transit, artistic or sporting activities.
  • Applicants are to submit a valid international passport which has a validity of at least 6 months from the date of departure.
  • The passport must contain two consecutive blank pages and the passport must not be torn, separated or altered.
  • All documents and applications submitted by applicants should be written/translated into Portuguese.
  • The beneficiary of the visa may receive prizes in Brazil, including cash prizes.
  • Before receiving these payments, applicants will have to submit comprehensive paperwork related to the visit along with their application documents.
  • The Brazil tourist visa has a validity of 90 days.
  • An extension of stay at the expiration of the 90 days period should be made at the federal police on arrival.
  • The combined stay must not exceed 180 days per any one year period.
  • The tourist visa is usually valid for multiple entries during the visa validity period, which is generally one year.
  • Applicants are to provide a copy of their driver's license with address details as it appears on the application form.
  • Proof of travel insurance of the applicant should be submitted.
  • Applicants of this visa can also participate in conferences, seminars, congresses or meetings, voluntary service or research activities, educational or academic extension.
  • For those participating in conferences, seminars, athletic or artistic events, and competitions, an original invitation letter from the organizing institution in Brazil is required
  • Zambians applying for this visa can also render professional services during the stay.
  • A transit visitor intends to reach the country of destination from Brazil.
  • Zambians who wish to visit Brazil for a short stay to perform sports/artistic activities may apply for this visa. 
  • This visa is good for multiple entries within its authorized duration.
  • For children under the age of 18, both parents must sign the application form. A valid photo ID of both parents is required, along with the original copy of the birth certificate.
  • Proof of payment of visa application fees should also be provided.