Brazil visa requirements for Mauritians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Mauritians visiting Brazil

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

  • An original passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of travel and one blank page for stamps.
  • Completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (35 x 44 mm) not older than six months with white background.
  • Letter from current employer,copy of business license, official letter from school for students or proof of retirement.
  • Letter of invitation.
  • Copy of bank statement for the last six months
  • Proof of hotel booking/ reservation.
  • Proof of funds.
  • Flight reservation and return ticket.
  • Birth certificate and letter of permission for minors.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Brazil Visa for Mauritians

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 2--15 days 90 days
Business visa 2-15 days 90 days

General Requirements for Brazil Visa

  • An original passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of travel and one blank page for stamps.
  • Completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (35 x 44 mm) not older than six months with white background.
  • Letter from current employer,copy of business license, official letter from school for students or proof of retirement.
  • Letter of invitation.
  • Copy of bank statement for the last six months
  • Proof of hotel booking/ reservation.
  • Proof of funds.
  • Flight reservation and return ticket.
  • Birth certificate and letter of permission for minors.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
Brazil Tourist visa Brazil Business visa

Brazil Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Brazilian tourist visa is also referred to as VITUR
  • It is issued to individuals who intend to travel to Brazil for recreational and relaxation purposes
  • Visitations of either family or friends can be done with this visa
  • Children under 7 should apply with their original birth certificate and a letter of authorization from both parents or legal guardian.
  • If you are a scientist or professor travelling with the aim of attending a cultural exhibition, scientific conference or a seminar, you can apply for this visa however you are required to submit an invitation letter
  • Individuals who are participating in a sports competition or any other competition in Brazil are allowed to apply for this visa provided that they will be paid no money
  • Competitors are also required to present an invitation letter. The invitation letter should be from the host in Brazil.
  • It should contain information such as personal details of the applicant and host, duration of stay of the applicant and the exact purpose for the trip
  • As a tourist visa holder, you are not allowed to engage in any paid activity in Brazil. You are also not allowed to study regardless of how short the course may be.
  • This visa is a multiple-entry visa type which means that you can enter and exit Brazil numerous times within the visa validity period. However, if you do not enter Brazil within the first 90 days of its issuance, the visa will be considered invalid.
  • The consulate issues the multiple-entry visa at their discretion and can choose to deny it without any reason
  • A Brazilian tourist visa can be used for up to 10 years but each stay must not be over 90 days
  • In case you need more stay time, you can extend your visa for an additional 90 days.
  • Application for a visa extension must be done at least 30 days before your current visa expires. The Brazilian Federal Police Department can help with the visa extension.
  • You can apply for your visa through a representative but you will have to pay an extra fee of $20
  • In most cases, a physical consular interview is required.
  • It is illegal to overstay your visa. If you are caught with an expired visa, you will be fined and given 7 days to exit the country after which you must stay out of the country for at least 6 months before you can re-enter.

Brazil Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Also called VITEM-II or type II, this visa is issued to business related purposes
  • Individuals who are traveling to Brazil for exploration of investment opportunities, signing of business deals/contracts or importing and exporting of business good are the typical holders of this visa
  • If you intend to cover or film an event, you can also apply for this visa
  • Type II visa can used to interview and hire staff and can also be used to adopt a child
  • If you are employed, a cover letter from your employer printed on the company’s letterhead, stating the name of the company, the applicant’s post and the contact address of the company is required.
  • Self-employed applicants are to present a copy of their business registration certificate and tax clearance.
  • All applicants are to submit a letter of invitation from the host in Brazil. The letter should be written in English and Portuguese and should clearly state the details of the host company, sponsor of the trip, purpose and duration of the trip.
  • A representative can apply for the visa on your behalf, however, you will be charged an extra $20 for the processing
  • It is both a single-entry and multiple-entry visa
  • Single-entry allows just a one-time entry and exit while the multiple-entry allows the individual to enter and exit Brazil several times.
  • Multiple-entry is issued only if the consul considers it necessary and can be refused without explanations
  • The business visa once issued can be used for up to 5 years before the visa expires
  • It is illegal to take up any form of employment, paid or unpaid, with this visa
  • When you apply for the visa, you will initially be issued a stay period of 90 days but you can apply for an additional 90 days. The extension can only be done by the Brazilian Federal Police Department.
  • Holders of business visa are permitted to be in Brazil for a maximum period of 180 days in a 365 days period
  • After the 180 days, you must stay out for an extra 180 days before travelling again to Brazil
  • If you overstay your visa, you will be fined R$8.28 for each day you overstay for a maximum period of 100 days. You will also be asked to leave the country and won’t be allowed re-entry until after 6 months
  • Note that if you do not enter Brazil within the first 90 days of your visa issuance, the visa would be void and will no longer be acceptable for entry.

Brazil Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

160.00 (USD)

Business visa

160.00 (USD)

Brazil Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Mauritius

Location

Address

Port Louis

18 Edith Cavell Street, P.O. box 36 Port Louis. Mauritius

charlesh@hm.int.net.mu

+230 207 3000, +230 207 3040

Frequently Asked Questions

Which vaccinations are required when visiting Brazil?
WHO and CDC recommend a number of vaccines for visitors to 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.

What are the working hours in Brazil?

The regular office hours for Brazilians is 8/9 am- 5/6 pm. Banks work on Mondays-Fridays from 10 am-4 pm, street shops close at noon on Saturdays and do not open until Mondays, shopping malls on Monday-Saturday from 10 am-10 pm and 3 pm-9 pm on Sundays. It is also possible to find a few 24 hours stores.

What do Brazilians believe in?
Majority of the citizens of Brazil believe in God and are Christians. Brazilians are 64.6% Roman Catholics, 22.2% protestants and 8.0% mixture of deists ,atheists and agnostics.
Do arrested tourists in Brazil have rights?

With each country comes different rules and regulations and while some offenses are considered  extremely serious in some countries, those offenses in other countries might be treated with laxity. The good news though is that if a tourist in Brazil commits an offense, the individual is entitled to equal legal rights as the citizens and if you cannot afford a legal counsel, a public defender would be provided.

What are the languages spoken in Brazil?
Brazil has over 150 languages and dialects with Portuguese as the official language. English language and Spanish are spoken in tourist centers and non-verbal communication is also commonly used.