How to get a Brazil visa from Mauritius

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.