Brazil visa requirements for Ugandans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Ugandans visiting Brazil

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

  • An Ugandan 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 Ugandans

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 15-20 days 90 days
Business visa 15-20 days 90 days
Work visa 15-20 days variable

General Requirements for Brazil Visa

  • An Ugandan 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 Work visa

Brazil Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Ugandans looking to travel to Brazil for  tourism purposes can apply for the Brazilian tourist visa.
  • Brazil tourist visa is a short duration visa. It permits a visitor to stay in Brazil for up to 90 days per year.
  • You must provide proof of your financial ability so as to support yourself financially during your stay in Brazil and for your return transportation. Brazil requires visitors to have at least USD 100 per day for staying in Brazil.
  • You must provide a formal statement of your financial situation from your bank for the previous 6 months.
  • Travelers with more than 10,000 BR must be declared to customs.
  • For minors traveling with only one parent, the Brazilian Embassy or Consulate may require a birth certificate and notarized travel authorization from both parents to issue a visa to a minor and/or depart Brazil with the minor. Travel authorization documents for minors frequently need to be issued, authenticated, or legalized directly from the Brazilian Embassy or Consulate.
  • Informal housing developments in Brazil (commonly referred to in Brazil as favelas, vilas, communidades, and/or satellite cities) are not safe to visit even on a guided tour. Neither the tour companies nor the police can guarantee your safety when entering these areas.

  • The local equivalent to the “911” emergency line in Brazil is divided between three services:

    • 190 - Policia (Police)
    • 192 - Ambulancia (Ambulance)
    • 193 - Bombeiros (Fire Department)

Brazil Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This type of visa is issued to businessmen, representatives or employees of foreign companies who want to visit Brazil for business purposes.
  • With this visa, applicants can attend business meetings and conferences and conclude contracts.
  • A covering letter from the applicant’s company is required. The letter must have the company’s letterhead, the name of the company,  the designation of the candidate, the department he or she works in and the contact number.
  • A notarized letter of invitation from the concerned organisation in Brazil is needed. The letter should be written in both English and Portuguese. The letter should also include all the details of the company, such as the registration number of the organisation, the duration and purpose of stay of the applicant.
  • If the applicant is a business owner, a copy of your certificate of business registration and latest tax returns is required.
  • If your employer is to assume the financial responsibility of your trip, it should be stated in the letter from your employer.
  • Proof of previous business dealings in the company should be provided, if any.

Brazil Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Brazilian work visa is for Ugandans assigned to work in Brazil.
  • A letter verifying the applicant’s employment is required. Applicants are advised to be sure they have been offered a job in Brazil before initiating the application.
  • A letter from your future employer should be submitted. The letter should be written on the company’s letterhead and should state the address of the company and your job description.
  • Your employment contract which determines the terms of employment signed by both the employer and the employee is required.
  • Your employer will need to provide proof that there was no Brazilian willing and available to take up the job before you were offered the job.
  • Applicants of this visa who do not have the right qualification which matches the job they have been offered may not be issued this visa.
  • Proof from your employer that you will not be paid below the minimum wage paid to citizens of the country.
  • If you are traveling with a minor, the original copy of the minor’s birth certificate is required. A notarized consent signed by both the minor’s parent should also be submitted.
  • The short-term work visa which is valid for 90 days can be obtained by foreign nationals willing to work in Brazil by getting an approval directly from the Brazilian consular offices. The applicant needs to provide the contract that has been signed as proof to the immigration department.

Brazil Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (USD)

Business visa

60.00 (USD)

Work visa

60.00 (USD)

Brazil Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Uganda

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Brazil currently does not maintain an embassy in Uganda. Citizens of Uganda are advised to use embassies/consulates in their neighboring countries for their applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a tourist visa to Brazil?

For travelers to obtain a tourist visa to Brazil, they must visit the Brazilian Embassy or the nearest consulate with all required documents.

Do I need to get vaccinated to go to Brazil?

The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for 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.

How productive is Brazil?

Brazil is the 57th-most-productive country by GDP (PPP) per hour worked (10.78 USD).

What is the most dangerous city in Brazil?

The state of Bahia contains four of the most dangerous cities in Brazil, including Salvador, the so-called 'murder capital' of the country, so tourists visiting this part of Brazil should exercise extreme caution.

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