Brazil visa requirements for Somalis

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Somalis visiting Brazil

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

  • A Somalian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (5 cm x 7 cm) taken in white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Brazil Visa for Somalis

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 days 90 days
Business visa 5 days 90 days

General Requirements for Brazil Visa

  • A Somalian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (5 cm x 7 cm) taken in white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
Brazil Tourist visa Brazil Business visa

Brazil Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Somalians travelling to Brazil for tourism purpose should apply for the Brazilian tourist visa.
  •  An international passport:  Your travel passport should be valid for six months by the time you travel to Brazil.
  •  Two passport photographs: Two identical passport photographs with a white backdrop is needed.
  •  A letter of invitation is required.Irrespective of if you want to apply for Brazil Tourist, visit or business visa in Somalia, you will need a letter of invitation from your host.
  • 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 recent bank statement is required. Your bank statement should show that you can financially support yourself for the period of your stay in Brazil.
  • If you have a sponsor, you will have to provide  a letter from your sponsor and recent account statements.
  • Flight reservation: You will need a flight itinerary that shows when you will enter and exit Brazil. 
  •  Hotel reservation must be provided. This document will show that you have made plans for your accommodation for the short period of time  you will reside in Brazil. 
  •  Additional documents for Minors are also require. If you are under 18 or will be travelling with a minor, you will need a birth certificate and  a letter of permission from their parent or guardians.
  •  currency restrictions for entry and exit to  Brazil is 10,000 BR and if it's more than it must be declared to customs.
  • Limit the personal belongings you carry with you. Carry your money in your front pockets and limit the amount of credit cards you carry, also make copies of all of your personal documents – including your credit cards, license, passport, etc. 
  • Do not carry or wear valuable items that will attract the attention of thieves. If you need to wear expensive jewellery or carry a camera; conceal it until you arrive at your destination.
  • Be aware of the street environment and avoid contact with those who may be looking for robbery targets. Seek a safer location. Go into a store, bank or simply cross the street.
  • Avoid  walking on beaches after dark. Assaults are common.
  • Use increased caution when hiking in isolated areas. Multiple violent robberies have occurred on the hiking trails leading to and from Cristo Redentor on Corcovado Mountain, which are not regularly patrolled by Brazilian law enforcement.

Brazil Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  •  A valid passport: Your passport should have at least six months of validity left on it and at least one blank page for visa stamps. Also have in mind that the last two pages of your passport are not visa pages. If you’re unclear whether a page in your passport is a visa page, check to see if it says “visa” at the top. 
  • A Brazil business visa request form: This is an application form, which can be filled out online. The form can be completed in either English or Portuguese. 
  • You must provide a  copy of your ID, this should be a current driver’s license or a state-issued ID card.
  • A passport photo is required. You can take this yourself, as long as it follows the standard passport photo guidelines or you can have the photo taken elsewhere.
  • Provide a  business letter of invitation from the  company you intend to do business with in Brazil, they should draft an official letter on their company stationery that reports your expected travel dates and any business activities you plan to engage in with the company.
  • Give a proof of your travel. This can be a copy of your flight itinerary, your plane ticket confirmation, or an actual plane ticket.
  • Letter of authorisation is also required. This is an optional step you can take if you want to use a third-party company like Swift to help you obtain your same-day visa for Brazil. This waiver authorise Swift to handle your documents.

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 Somalia

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Brazil does not have an embassy in Somalia. Somalians are advised to visit neighbouring countries to apply for visa.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What vaccinations are required when planning a trip to Brazil?

Vaccination against Yellow Fever is recommended by the CDC (Centre for Disease Control) for most areas of Brazil.

Abshir

3 years ago

How can i get the visa and i am in somalia i need tourism visa what required?

What are the standard wall currents and electrical socket shapes?

The standard voltage in Brazil is 110/220 volts and the frequency is 60 HZ.

How do I get around once I’m in Brazil?

If you are travelling from one state to another, you will likely need to go by aeroplane. However, public taxis and buses are also available.

How safe is Brazil for tourists?

 Across Brazil, increased efforts have been and are being made to ensure that tourists and locals are safer, especially as it is the host country for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. So it is relatively safe for tourists.

I want visa to visit brazil?
Mohamed Ali currently live in turkey

2 years ago

I want to Brazil as like tourist visitor

Am bussein man?
How much is money?
Hi I have a question about a tourist visa I am from somalia and I live in Turkey I would like to know how can I apply for onnline visa or do the Brazil have a embassy in Turkey?