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How to get a Brazil visa from Chad
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Chadian passport holders travelling to Brazil.
Visa types & fees
3 visa options for travelling to Brazil.
Business visa
Processing time5-8 working days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$160
Tourist visa
Processing time5-8 days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$160
Work visa
Processing time5-10 days
Validitymore than 90 days
Fee (approx.)$160
Application requirements
Documents Chadian applicants need to provide.
- A Chadian passport is valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date.
- The passport has to have 2 blank pages for the visa stamp.
- A duly completed and signed visa application form.
- A minor’s application form has to be signed by his/her parents.
- Three recent identical passport-size photographs (5 x 7 cm).
- The travel document must be completely provided.
- proof of sufficient funds to cover their duration of stay.
- Proof of accommodation.
- copy of their onward or return flight.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to the home country.
- A report from the police in the applicant’s home country to show he/she does not have a criminal record.
- Medical insurance that covers the duration of stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- A copy of the travel itinerary from a travel agency.
- proof of the paid visa application fee.
Visa type details
Work visa
- If as a Chadian national the applicant is travelling to Brazil for employment then he or she needs to apply for a work visa.
- The short-term work visa which is valid for 90 days can be obtained by foreign nationals willing to work in Brazil by getting an approval directly from the Brazilian consular offices or embassies.
- The applicant has to produce a medical document from a certified practitioner to the immigration department that clears him or her from yellow fever.
- For an extension, the request has to be made not later than 30 days before the visa’s expiration.
- A permanent work visa is usually issued to foreigners who are entitled to a permanent residence in Brazil.
- To be entitled to paid jobs in Brazil, you are expected to have both a residence permit (either temporary or permanent) and a work visa (Autorizaçao de Trabalho).
- You are expected to provide an employment letter from a Brazilian company as proof of the job offer.
- Only individuals who intend to work with a registered Brazilian company are issued work visas and work permits.
- Application has to be approved by the Brazil Ministry of labour. The work visa is usually processed at a Brazilian embassy or consulate or consulate in Cameroon.
- The applicant’s employer in Brazil is to submit the work contract to Brazil's ministry of labour.
- Work visas can only be processed at the Consular Section once a visa approval notice is issued by the Brazilian Ministry of Labour.
- All foreigners are required to present a Police Certificate issued within the last 3 months, certifying absence of a criminal record.
- Minors have to provide a notarized consented letter signed by both parents. Also, the original copy of your birth certificate is required.
- Proof of the paid visa fees is required.
Business visa
- If a person is traveling to Brazil for the purpose of doing business then he or she has to obtain a Brazil business visa for business purposes.
- The validity of a Brazilian business visa depends on the nature of the business.
- The documents required for getting approval for a Brazilian business visa are:
- Original passport of the applicant with it not expiring for at least 6 months from the date of travel.
- 2 passport size photographs with the dimensions 35X44mm, 80% of the face size with white background and matt finish.
- The online visa application forms of the applicant.
- Hotel reservation or accommodation should be provided by the applicant.
- A covering letter that has the company letterhead, the name of the company, the designation of the candidate, the department he or she works in and the contact number.
- Letter of invitation from the concerned organization in Brazil that is notarized. The letter should be written in both English and Portuguese.
- The letter should also include all the details of the organization that has invited the applicant to Brazil such as the registration number of the organization, the duration, and purpose of the stay of the applicant.
- The air tickets along with the E-ticket number.
- A document stating registration of the company.
- The applicant’s income tax returns from the past 3 years.
- You are to provide bank statements from the previous 6 months with a substantial amount of money in the account, the seal of the concerned bank and its signature
- Applicants should provide Salary slip from the past three months from the most recent organization he or she has worked for.
- The applicant has to produce a document to the immigration department that clears him or her from yellow fever.
- Proof of the paid visa fee is required.
- You are to exit the country on or before the visa expires.
Tourist visa
- Chadian nationals who want to visit Brazil for the purpose of tourism or cultural and recreational activities then he or she has to apply for a tourist visa.
- A Brazilian tourist visa is valid only up to 90 days.
- A letter which states the details of travel such as the number of people travelling should be provided.
- Applicants are to provide bank statements from the previous 6 months with a substantial amount of money in the account, the seal of the concerned bank and its signature.
- The Brazilian tourist visa is extendable only for a duration of 90 days. An extension must be made at the federal police on arrival.
- A day to day itinerary in Brazil of the applicant should be provided.
- The duration and extension of your stay must not exceed 180 days per any one year period.
- Applicants of this visa can render professional services during their stay in the country.
- Applicants who are scientists, professors or researchers attending cultural, technological or scientific conferences, seminars can apply for the tourist visa.
- Holders of this visa can participate in artistic or amateur sports competitions, whenever no monetary prize or paid admission is involved.
- You are to provide income tax returns from the past 3 years.
- Applicants are to provide bank statements from the previous 6 months with a substantial amount of money in the account, the seal of the concerned bank and its signature.
- If the applicant has reached retirement then he or she has to provide the proof of retirement or the pension order.
- If the candidate to apply for the Brazilian passport is a student then he or she has to provide a bonafide certificate or student ID.
- 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 fee should also be provided.
- For children travelling below 7 years, the birth certificate along with the polio vaccination certificate is required.
Where to apply
Brazil embassy & visa application centers in Chad.
N'Djamena
AddressThere is currently no Embassy of Brazil in Chad. Applicants are advised to use consulates in neighboring countries.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to get vaccinated to go to Brazil
The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Brazil: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza.
Is Brazil dangerous for tourists
Even within Brazil's most dangerous cities, there are areas that are completely safe to visit, especially where the major tourist attractions are concentrated. Also in the south, Florianopolis is one of the safest cities in Brazil, with a crime rate far lower than many other large population centers.
Is Brazil a cheap place to visit
Big cities such as São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro can be surprisingly expensive all year round whereas cities further north of the country tend to be cheaper. The cheapest time to visit is the off-season( Brazilian winter time).
How much cash can I bring to Brazil
There is no limit on the amount of money any individual can bring into Brazil but if you're carrying R$10,000.00 (ten thousand reais) or more, or it's equivalent in cash, checks, traveler's check, currency or any combination thereof, you are required to declare this when you enter Brazil.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Brazil visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.