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EMBASSY & CONSULATE

The Irish in Brazil are represented by the following:

There is also a Brazilian Embassy in Dublin, where you can verify documents such as university degrees.

VISAS

The information below has been kindly provided by the Irish Embassy in Brazil. It is intended for general guidance only and may contain outdated information, as well as edits made independently by LatinAmerica.ie. We would advise you to contact the embassy with any specific queries. The DFA has up-to-date information on its website.

Tourist Entry Requirements

According to the present immigration law, Irish passport holders travelling to Brazil as a tourist for a period of up to 90 days, do not need a visa to enter Brazil. When the tourist arrives in Brazil, he/she must present him/herself to the immigration service, which is the only body authorised to allow or deny the entry of foreigners into the country. In the case of a visit for more than 90 days, it would be advisable to contact the Brazilian Embassy in Dublin.

However, you should be aware, before travelling, that a tourist, on arrival, must provide at minimum the following documents:

  • An international certificate of vaccination, where the latter is required (see here);
  • Evidence that the applicant has sufficient funds to maintain himself for the period of his proposed stay;
  • Details of accommodation for duration of stay;
  • Present a passport that is valid for at least six months;
  • A return or onward ticket;
  • If the trip is not for general tourism purposes then any document with regards to the reason for your travel – e.g. details of a conference which you are attending, a wedding invitation etc. In this case, it is always useful to have the contact name and telephone number of your host or contact person in Brazil.

We also suggest that original documents in English should be translated officially into Portuguese in order to help Brazilian authorities at the point of entry.

It is important to note that if the person needs to extend the length of stay or change visa status in Brazil, the Brazilian authorities must be notified before the authorised period of stay in the country expires. Please find below the contact details for relevant authorities in Brazil for further information on visas:

  • Federal Police (Website; Tel +55 61 2024 8512 / 2024 8303)
  • Department of Justice: (Website; Tel +55 61 2025 3232 / 2025 3429 / 2025 9175 / 2025 3487 / 2025 3006 [Visa Section])
Irish Businesspeople

According to the present immigration law, Irish passport holders are visa exempted when travelling to Brazil for business discussions: (see “BUSINESS VISA (VITEM II)” here). The Irish passport holder can enter Brazil visa free in a tourism capacity for a period of up to 90 days to conduct business meetings. During this time the Irish passport holder will be able to conduct business in Brazil but not earn or receive any money in Brazil from any source.

When the Irish passport holder arrives in Brazil, he/she must present him/herself to the immigration service, which is the only body authorised to allow or deny the entry of foreigners into the country. In the case of a visit for more than 90 days, it would be advisable to contact the relevant Brazilian Embassy in Dublin.

However, you should be aware, before travelling, that an Irish passport holder, on arrival, must provide at minimum the following documents:

  • A letter (on company letterhead) stating employee’s name and title, nature of business to be conducted, and intended duration of the stay in Brazil. Furthermore, the letter will state contacts to be visited by the Irish passport holder, how long the employee has been working for the company, and that the company will assume full responsibility for the applicant while in Brazil;
  • If the Irish passport holder is self-employed, an additional letter will be required from his/her bank, containing financial references;
  • An international certificate of vaccination, where the latter is required (see here);
  • Evidence that the applicant has sufficient funds to maintain himself for the period of his proposed stay;
  • Details of accommodation for duration of stay;
  • Present a passport that is valid for at least six months;
  • Return or onward ticket, booking statement from the travel agency or e-ticket confirmation containing the name of the passenger, confirmed itinerary, flight numbers and arrival/departure dates.

We also suggest that original documents in English should be translated officially into Portuguese in order to help Brazilian authorities at the point of entry.

Our understanding is that Brazilian Immigration Law allows for a stay of up to 180 days per year from first entry for those carrying or exempt from Business or Tourist Visas.  In the case of a visit for more than 180 days, one must contact the relevant Brazilian authorities.

Permission to work (stays longer than 90 days)

Our understanding is that Brazilian Immigration Law allows for a stay of up to 180 days per year from first entry for those carrying or exempt from Business or Tourist Visas.  In the case of a visit for more than 180 days, one must contact the relevant Brazilian authorities. In relation to longer stays, a visa/permission to remain would be needed. Visas are the responsibility of the Federal Police and the Department of Justice in Brazil.  The Brazilian authorities have informed us in the past that as each visa application is separate, regardless of nationality, they can only be discussed or processed on an individual basis and directly with the applicant. Please find below their contact details:

The Brazilian authority to contact in Ireland

The Brazilian authorities to contact in Brazil

Permission to Study in Brazil

In our experience, each individual educational institution has its own set of requirements for students in order to allow them to be enrolled.  Usually a basic requirement is to have legal permission to remain in the state – either a valid tourist permit, residence permit, etc.  On contacting the educational institution, you wish to study at, you should receive a full list of the documents etc. that they will require.