🇧🇷Brazil Visa for Serbian Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Work Visa (VITEM V - Temporary Employment)

Employment in Brazil with Brazilian employer

Employer-sponsored. Brazilian employer must obtain prior work authorization from Ministry of Justice (via MigranteWeb / temporary-residence authorization) before the visa is issued at a consulate. Valid up to 2 years, renewable. VITEM V code. Holders may apply for permanent residence after meeting residence requirements. After 4 years residence, may naturalize.

Student Visa (VITEM IV)

Full-time study at Brazilian educational institutions

For enrollment in Brazilian public or private educational institution (courses lasting more than 90 days; shorter study uses the VIVIS visitor visa). Valid for course duration. Requires enrollment confirmation letter. VITEM IV code. Applied at Brazilian embassy/consulate. After completing study, must leave or obtain different authorization to remain.

Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV - Nômade Digital)

Remote work for foreign employers while residing in Brazil

For remote workers employed by or providing services to foreign companies/clients outside Brazil. Minimum income: USD 1,500/month or savings of USD 18,000. Requires health insurance (min USD 30,000 coverage), criminal background check (apostilled), employment contract or proof of freelance income from foreign sources. Initial 1-year validity, extendable 1 year (max 2 years). VITEM XIV code. Based on Normative Resolution RN 45/2021. In-country extension via MigranteWeb (BRL 168 fee). Also covers retirees and pensioners.

Medical Treatment Visa (VITEM II)

Foreigners undergoing health/medical treatment in Brazil expected to last more than 90 days

Temporary visa for foreigners travelling to Brazil for health treatment expected to exceed 90 days (for treatment under 90 days the Visitor Visa/VIVIS is used). May be extended to an accompanying companion. Organ-transplant cases require a specific medical report accepted by the Brazilian Ministry of Health. Applied at a Brazilian consulate; consular fee varies by nationality (reciprocity).

Research, Teaching & Academic Extension Visa (VITEM I)

Scientists, professors and researchers without a Brazilian employment contract staying over 90 days

For scientists, professors, researchers or other professionals with no employment contract with a Brazilian institution who will stay more than 90 days - e.g. holders of research scholarships/grants or those working under an international cooperation agreement recognised by the Brazilian MFA. Distinct from the VITEM V employment work visa. Applied at a Brazilian consulate; consular fee varies by nationality (reciprocity).

Artistic or Sports Activity Visa (VITEM XII)

Artists, performers and athletes coming to Brazil under contract for paid activity over 90 days

For professional artists (musicians, performers, fashion models and their crew) and athletes coming to Brazil under contract to carry out paid artistic or sporting activity for more than 90 days. The Brazilian contractor must first obtain temporary-residence authorisation from the Ministry of Justice before the visa is issued at a consulate (exception: amateur athletes aged 14-18). Consular fee varies by nationality (reciprocity).

Investor Visa (VITEM IX)

Foreign investors and company executives investing in a Brazilian company, startup or real estate

Temporary-residence visa for investors. Official minimum investment thresholds: R$500,000 in a Brazilian company; R$150,000 in a Brazilian startup; or R$700,000 in real estate in the North/Northeast regions of Brazil. Also covers administrators/managers/directors of a foreign corporation supervising investment in a Brazilian counterpart. Process starts in Brazil: the Brazilian company must obtain temporary-residence authorisation from the Ministry of Justice before the visa is issued at a consulate. Consular fee varies by nationality (reciprocity).

Working Holiday Visa (VITEM VI - Ferias-Trabalho)

Young travellers from partner countries working during a holiday in Brazil

Vacation-work (ferias-trabalho) visa granted under bilateral working-holiday agreements. As of this update, only citizens of France and New Zealand may apply. Typically valid for 12 months. Applied at a Brazilian consulate; consular fee varies by nationality (reciprocity).

Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI)

Family members of Brazilian nationals or of foreigners legally resident in Brazil

Allows family members (spouse/partner, children, parents, siblings, grandparents or grandchildren) of Brazilian nationals or of foreigners with legal residency in Brazil (RNM/RNE card or temporary-visa holders) to establish residence. May be requested concurrently with the sponsoring family member's own temporary visa, its issuance conditioned on the sponsor's temporary visa being granted first. Applied at a Brazilian consulate; consular fee varies by nationality (reciprocity).

Retirement Visa (VITEM XIV - Aposentado)

Retirees and pensioners with stable income wishing to reside in Brazil

Temporary-residence visa (VITEM XIV) for retirees/pensioners who can demonstrate stable, regular retirement or pension income transferred to Brazil. VITEM XIV is the same visa category that also covers digital nomads (tracked as a separate entry above). Applied at a Brazilian consulate; consular fee varies by nationality (reciprocity). Detailed income requirements are set by Brazilian immigration (CNIg) normative resolutions.