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• TOURIST VISA

• Tourists Visas are multiple entry and can be valid for up to 5 years.
• The requirements listed are not all-inclusive. When processing a visa application, the Consulate has the right to request additional information/documentation, if necessary.
  

• The visa processing time does not include postage time.
• Processing time is subject to change without notice.
• There is no expedited/rush services.
  
• Emergency requests are only considered when there is a death in the family or health problems and must be accompanied by supporting documents. Other cases will be analized on a case-by-case basis.
  

• Valid for at least six months. Passports with expired date of less than six months will be automatically returned.
• Signed on the designated space.
• With at least one empty page to issue the visa.
• As with any official Government document, your passport must be in good and acceptable conditions.
  Damaged passports will not be accepted and will be returned to the applicant.
  
• Copies are not accepted. Without the original passport, the application cannot be processed and will be returned to the sender.

• Against a white background, front face.
• Professionaly taken photos only. Scanned pictures are not accepted.
• Does not need to be signed on the back.
• Please glue the photo to the application form.
  
  

• Photocopy of the purchased ticket with ticket number;
• Photocopies of both itinerary and receipt of payment for the ticket;
• Original standby ticket, for airline company employees.
  

• An official letter from the company you work with, stating your name and confirming your currently position and most recent paystub, AND one of the following options:
  
  • Photocopy of recent bank statement, with complete name of the account holder;
  • Copy of last income tax.

• If you are retired, you don't need provide proof of employment but proof of income is still required.
  
  

• Photocopy of recent bank statement, with complete name of the account holder;
• A notarized Affidavit letter from your parents or legal guardian, confirming their financial support to your trip.
  

• Canadians: CAD$91.00
• Australians: CAD$49.00
• Japaneses: CAD$70.00
• Mexicans: CAD$42.00
• Russians: CAD$70.00
• Americans: Visa is free, but there is an administrative fee of CAD$182.00 due to reciprocity.

• For other nationalities, the visa fee is CAD$28.00.
• For some countries, a consultation fee might be necessary. Please inquiry within.

• For some countries, a tourist visa is not required. Click here to check.

• Add CAD$28.00 for handling, per person, if application is submitted through a third party or by mail.
• If you submit your application by mail, please note that you have to provide a Canada Post return envelope, prepaid and self-addressed. The use of any other express courier companies for return will not be accepted under any circumstances.
• Make sure you have both tracking numbers for your own control. Due to the large number of documents received everyday, the Consulate is unable to verify the arrival of any application.
  
• The Consulate General is not responsible for delayed, lost, damaged or stolen mail.
  
• All applications are analyzed individually. When submitting multiples applications, please prepare each set of documents separately for each applicant. All applications may be send and returned in the same envelope.
  

• Money order or certified cheque only.
• Payable to the order of the consulate you are using: ãConsulate General of Brazil in Montreal / Toronto / Vancouverã.
• The Consulate does not accept payments in cash, personal cheques or credit cards.

• The visa must be used within 90 days from the date of issue.
• When applicable, the Consulate General reserves the right to interview the candidate for a visa.
• Visa requirements and fees are subject to change without notice.
• The Brazilian Consulate General is not responsible for delayed, lost or stolen mail.
• Documents submitted will be kept on file. Please provide us with photocopies.

• Click here for a list of the countries that do require yellow fever immunization. For more information, visit the World Health Organization website.
  
• Yellow fever vaccination is highly recommended if the applicant's destination in Brazil includes any of the following States: Acre, Amap‡, Amazonas, Bahia, Esp’rito Santo, Federal District, Goi‡s, Maranh‹o, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Par‡, Piau’, Rio Grande do Sul, Rond™nia, Roraima, S‹o Paulo, Santa Catarina, and Tocantins.