Brazil visa requirements for Gaboneses

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Gaboneses visiting Brazil

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

  • An international passport should be valid for six months by the time they travel to Brazil.
  • Two identical passport photographs with a white backdrop are needed.
  • A completed and signed Brazil visa application form is required.
  • A letter of invitation from the host in Brazil is required. 
  • The invitation letter should explain the reason for your visit to Brazil when you will arrive and leave, and the contact information of your host.
  • A copy of the certificate of vaccination against yellow fever vaccination is required from applicants coming from infected areas.
  • The applicant will need a flight itinerary that shows when they enter and exit Brazil.
  • Applicants are required you have made plans for your accommodation for the period that you will reside in Brazil. 
  • Applicants under the age of 18 are required to provide a copy of their birth certificate and a letter of permission from their parents or guardians. 
  • Travel itinerary showing travel details including dates of entry and exit from Brazil.
  • A copy of the original bank statement of the last three months showing proof of sufficient funds for the entire duration of stay is required.

Brazil Visa for Gaboneses

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 21 working days 90 days
Business visa 21 working days 90 days

General Requirements for Brazil Visa

  • An international passport should be valid for six months by the time they travel to Brazil.
  • Two identical passport photographs with a white backdrop are needed.
  • A completed and signed Brazil visa application form is required.
  • A letter of invitation from the host in Brazil is required. 
  • The invitation letter should explain the reason for your visit to Brazil when you will arrive and leave, and the contact information of your host.
  • A copy of the certificate of vaccination against yellow fever vaccination is required from applicants coming from infected areas.
  • The applicant will need a flight itinerary that shows when they enter and exit Brazil.
  • Applicants are required you have made plans for your accommodation for the period that you will reside in Brazil. 
  • Applicants under the age of 18 are required to provide a copy of their birth certificate and a letter of permission from their parents or guardians. 
  • Travel itinerary showing travel details including dates of entry and exit from Brazil.
  • A copy of the original bank statement of the last three months showing proof of sufficient funds for the entire duration of stay is required.
Brazil Tourist visa Brazil Business visa

Brazil Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Original Gabon 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.

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 Gabon must be done by a Notary Public within the jurisdiction of this Consulate.

Brazil Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

80.00 (USD)

Business visa

80.00 (USD)

Brazil Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Gabon

Location

Address

Libreville

Boulevard du Bord de Mer Pont de Gué Gué B.P. 3899 Libreville Gabon

libreville.itamaraty.gov.br

brasemb.libreville@itamaraty.gov.br

(+241) 01 44 22 63

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brazil famous for?

Brazil is famous for some huge soccer stars, namely Pele, Ronaldo, and Ronaldinho. Football is like a passion for Brazilians, who often refer to their country as “o País do Futebol” (“the country of football”).

How safe is Brazil?

Brazil is an overall safe country for most tourists. Some travellers might face some dangers while in large cities or in remote areas. It is ranked 81st out of 162 on the ranking of the safest and most dangerous countries.

Cain I drink the tap water in Brazil?

The tap water in Brazil is increasingly safe to drink. However, as a result of the treatment process, it still doesn't taste great. To be on the safe side, drink bottled or filtered water (most Brazilians do). All brands are reliable; ask for agua sem gas for still water and agua com gas for carbonated water.

Good evening sir My names are nkwelle Fritz Asalle I an a cameroonian living in Gabon I wish to inquire on how to get a tourist Visa to Brazil. I also don't want to travel through Gabon. I will love to travel through my country cameroon.?