Brazil visa requirements for Congoleses

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Congoleses visiting Brazil

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

  • Applicants are required to completely fill and signed the Brazil visa application form.
  • An original DR Congo passport valid for at least 6 months beyond stay in Brazil.
  • The passport should have at least 2 blank pages for Brazil visa stamp.
  • 2 recent passport photograph taken against a white background displaying a neutral expression is required.
  • An issued police report from the local police department in DR Congo showing that the applicant has no history of criminal activities in DR Congo.
  • Applicants are not required to overstay the required duration in Brazil.
  • Applicants who wish to extend visa should submit an application at the office of the Ministry of Foreign affairs in Brazil.
  • Minors are required to submit an original copy of a birth certificate and a signed consent note from both the parents/legal guardians.
  • Travel itinerary showing travel details including dates of entry and exit from Brazil.
  • An invitation letter from the host (a family member, friend, tour organization, or host company/organization) in Brazil is required.
  • A copy of the certificate of vaccination against yellow fever vaccination is required from applicants coming from infected areas.
  • Receipt showing proof that the visa application fee has been paid is required.
  • Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations for the whole duration of stay in Brazil is required.
  • A copy of the original bank statement of the last three months showing proof of sufficient funds for the entire duration of stay in Brazil is required.

Brazil Visa for Congoleses

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
Tourist visa 5 business days 90 days
Business visa 5 business days 90 days

General Requirements for Brazil Visa

  • Applicants are required to completely fill and signed the Brazil visa application form.
  • An original DR Congo passport valid for at least 6 months beyond stay in Brazil.
  • The passport should have at least 2 blank pages for Brazil visa stamp.
  • 2 recent passport photograph taken against a white background displaying a neutral expression is required.
  • An issued police report from the local police department in DR Congo showing that the applicant has no history of criminal activities in DR Congo.
  • Applicants are not required to overstay the required duration in Brazil.
  • Applicants who wish to extend visa should submit an application at the office of the Ministry of Foreign affairs in Brazil.
  • Minors are required to submit an original copy of a birth certificate and a signed consent note from both the parents/legal guardians.
  • Travel itinerary showing travel details including dates of entry and exit from Brazil.
  • An invitation letter from the host (a family member, friend, tour organization, or host company/organization) in Brazil is required.
  • A copy of the certificate of vaccination against yellow fever vaccination is required from applicants coming from infected areas.
  • Receipt showing proof that the visa application fee has been paid is required.
  • Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations for the whole duration of stay in Brazil is required.
  • A copy of the original bank statement of the last three months showing proof of sufficient funds for the entire duration of stay in Brazil is required.
Brazil Tourist visa Brazil Business visa

Brazil Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The tourist visa is granted to foreigners visiting Brazil for the purpose of tourism or cultural and recreational activities. 
  • A Brazilian tourist visa is valid only up to 90 days.
  • A valid signed passport showing at least six months’ validity from the date of entry in Brazil.
  • Passport should contain one full blank page visa entry stamp.
  • Brazil visa application form that is filled out, printed, signed and dated by the applicant.
  • One recent passport photo, front view, taken against a white background is required.
  • A copy of a booked itinerary showing travel to and from Brazil, passenger names, flight numbers, and arrival/departure dates.
  • A copy of a proof of residence within the consular jurisdiction for the past 12 months should be provided.
  • For minors travelling alone, both parents must sign the application form.
  • The original and one copy of the birth certificate must be presented by minors.
  • A notarized visa consent letter for minor children must be presented, signed by both parents (even if the minor is travelling with both parents).
  • Immunization record for polio for children between the ages of three months and six years. 
  • Note that the notarization of documents issued in DR Congo must be done by a Notary Public within the jurisdiction of this Consulate.

Brazil Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Original DR Congo passport valid at least 6 months from the date of travel to Brazil.
  • 1 recent passport size photograph taken against a white background is required.
  • Correctly filled and signed Brazil visa application forms of the applicant.
  • A covering letter that has the company letterhead, the name of the company,  the designation of the candidate, the department applicant works in and the contact information.
  • Letter of invitation from the concerned organization in Brazil. 
  • 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.
  • Travel itinerary showing entry and exit from Brazil.
  • A document showing proof of registration of the company.
  • The applicant’s income tax returns from the past 3 years.
  • The applicant’s bank statements from the previous 6 months with a sufficient amount of money in the account, seal of the concerned bank and its signature.
  • Salary slip of the candidate from the past three months from the most recent organization applicant has worked for.
  • While coming from DR Congo, applicants have to produce a document to the immigration department that clears them from yellow fever.

Brazil Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

100.00 (USD)

Business visa

100.00 (USD)

Brazil Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Dr Congo

Location

Address

Kinshasa Gombe

Avenue Roi Baudouin, 97 Kinshasa Gombe Congo (Democratic Republic)

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brazilembassykinshasa@hotmail.com

(+243) (12) 31566

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brazil known for?
Soccer is the most popular sport in Brazil with the National Team consistently among the best in the world. Brazil is famous for some huge soccer stars, namely Pele, Ronaldo, and Ronaldinho.

What is the official language of Brazil?
Portuguese is the official language as well as the most widely spoken language in Brazil. With roughly 204 million speakers, Brazil is the world’s most populated Portuguese-speaking country.
What is the most practiced religion in Brazil?
Catholicism is the most practiced religion in Brazil. Brazil has the largest number of Catholics in the world. 
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