Brazil visa requirements for Botswanas

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Botswanas visiting Brazil

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Brazilian Visa.

  • An original Botswana passport valid for 6 months beyond the intended travel date with at least two blank pages for stamps.
  • One passport photograph not older than 6 months.
  • Signed and completed visa application form.
  • Onward flight ticket to Brazil.
  • Return ticket to Botswana.
  • Bank statement, salary slip or paycheck.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
  • Yellow fever vaccination.
  • Proof of payment of consular fees.
  • Hotel/ accommodation reservation.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer or school for students.

Brazil Visa for Botswanas

Facts about Brazil

On your arrival in Brazil, you can immediately feel what you have been hearing about Brazilians and their love for soccer, but tourism in Brazil is much more than that. The most popular tourist areas in Brazil are natural areas which offer a combination of leisure and recreation. The Amazon Rainforest is the most visited natural wonder in the whole of Brazil. It holds more than half of the world’s remaining rainforest. The Rainforest houses about 2.5 million insect species, over 40,000 plant species, 2200 fish species and more than 2,000 types of birds and mammals. Other Atlantic Forest, Campos Gerais, Pantanal, and waterfalls. There is a plethora of beaches that tourists can visit to cool-off and a number of festivals to keep their feet and body moving all through their stay. Brazil is also known to be a popular destination to engage in business activities. The country has one of the 7 Wonders of the World, the Christ the Redeemer statue.
 
Brazil is the main destination in South America and second in Latin America. In 2015, the number of tourist visit exceeded 6 million and this contributed to about $5.8 billion to the economy, continuing a recovery trend from the 2008-2009 economic crisis. An all-time high of 5.4 million visitors and $6.8 billion were attained in 2011.
  
Citizens of Armenia, Austria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, South Korea, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom can stay in the country for up to 90 days without a visa. Venezuelans can also visit the country for 60 days without a visa.

Types of Brazil Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Visitor Visa 2-15 working days 90 days
Work visa 2-15 working days 90 days

General Requirements for Brazil Visa

  • An original Botswana passport valid for 6 months beyond the intended travel date with at least two blank pages for stamps.
  • One passport photograph not older than 6 months.
  • Signed and completed visa application form.
  • Onward flight ticket to Brazil.
  • Return ticket to Botswana.
  • Bank statement, salary slip or paycheck.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
  • Yellow fever vaccination.
  • Proof of payment of consular fees.
  • Hotel/ accommodation reservation.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer or school for students.
Brazil Visitor Visa Brazil Work visa

Brazil Visitor Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Visitor visa is a short-stay visa.
  • It can be used for tourism, family/relatives visit, research or attending conferences.
  • A Brazil visitor visa can also be used for transit purposes.
  • Business meetings, events, signing of contracts, auditing or consulting can be done with a business visitor visa.
  • For those participating in conferences, seminars, athletic or artistic events, and competitions, an original invitation letter from the organizing institution in Brazil is required.
  • Holders of this visa are prohibited from engaging in any form of paid businesses. Individuals can however, receive allowances, payment for entertainment performances or compensation prices.
  • This visa is a multiple-entry visa which is valid for 1 year but allows a stay of only 90 days.
  • Extensions are possible after arrival for an additional 90 days. The combined stay must not exceed 180 days in a year.
  • Tourist visa holders can also engage in short studies or courses as long as it does not exceed 90 days and is not a degree-awarding course.
  • Employed applicants are to have a letter from their current employer stating that the trip is a permitted one and that the applicant will return to the job after the trip.
  • If you are traveling for visitation, an invitation letter from your host in Brazil will be required.
  • Visa prices were recently reduced from $160 to $40 in 2018 and applies to all types of visas.
  • All applicants must present a recent bank statement or other documents showing that they can cater for themselves while they are in Brazil.
  • Travelers are advised to get vaccinated for yellow fever and have a yellow card as proof of vaccination. The yellow card must be issued by a renowned physician.
  • 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.

Brazil Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • A work visa is under VITEM which are issued as temporary visas.
  • This visa can be used to work or take up paid employment in Brazil.
  • It is a multiple-entry visa which means that the individual can travel to Brazil numerous times during the validity of the visa.
  • The Brazilian work visa is categorized into two; temporary and permanent work visa.
  • In order to have a remunerated job in Brazil, applicants will need both a residence permit (either temporary or permanent) and a work visa (Autorizaçao de Trabalho).
  • Brazil work visa allows for stays up to 90 days and can be extended. Extensions should be done within 90 days of arrival in Brazil.
  • After registration for extension, the individual would be issued a migration registration card and granted temporary residency.
  • Before requesting a visa to engage in work or investments, the applicant must obtain authorization from the General Coordination of Immigration(CGIG).
  • Applicants traveling for employment purposes must provide proof of a job contract.
  • All the documents to be approved by the Brazilian authorities have to be translated into Portuguese and certificated before being submitted. 
  • 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.
  • Police report issued at least twelve months before visa application would be required. If the applicant has a criminal record, the visa might be refused.
  • This visa costs $40.
  • If you do not enter Brazil within the first 90 days of the visa being issued, the visa would be invalidated no matter how long it was otherwise valid for.

Brazil Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Visitor Visa

40.00 (USD)

Work visa

40.00 (USD)

Brazil Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Botswana

Location

Address

Gaborone

Domplatz 2 A Gaborone Botswana

gaborone.itamaraty.gov.br

brazilembassygaborone@itamarati.gov.br

(+267) 61 3120-1250 / 1251

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get around in Brazil?

The metro and subway are the easiest ways to get around in Brazil. The metro is one of the easiest ways to get around major cities like Rio and São Paulo. Fares are around R$3.50 - R$3.80. The metros are generally cleaner and safer than traveling by local bus.

Is there constant power supply in Brazil?

The country generates over 80% of its power from hydroelectricity. The high levels of precipitation provide a consistent water flow, which allows a constant production of electricity.

What do Brazilians believe in?

Brazilians are predominantly a religious set of people. About 64.6% of Brazilians are Roman Catholics, 22.2% are protestant Christians and 8% do not practice any religion.

What should I buy when I visit Brazil?

Brazil is a very beautiful country and all visitors should endeavor to get a souvenir on their visit to Brazil especially if they are travelling for the Olympics. If you are overwhelmed with all the eye-catching beauties and cannot make a suggestion on what to buy, here are some suggestions: Cachaca, beachwear, jewelry,or even Havaianas flip-flops.

What will happen if I overstay my Brazil visa?

Any individual caught with an expired visa, the person will get 7 days to pack and leave the country. The person will also be issued a fine of eight reais per day for the number of days overstayed. You will also have to stay out of the country for 6 months before you will be allowed to re-enter.