The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that, effective 1 September 2026, temporary visas (VITEMs) for entry into Brazil by nationals of countries exempt from visitor visa (VIVIS) requirements will be issued electronically.1
WHY THIS MATTERS
This procedural change is relevant for global mobility and immigration stakeholders as it changes the consular processing format for eligible temporary visa applicants, while leaving the substantive legal requirements for each VITEM category unchanged. Companies and travelers may need to update document-submission instructions and internal mobility communications to reflect that applications are created in the Integrated Consular System, supporting documents are uploaded electronically, and authorized visas are delivered by e-mail.
Key Highlights
- Who is covered: Nationals of countries whose passports are exempt from visitor visa (VIVIS) requirements and who are applying for a temporary visa (VITEM) to enter Brazil. Eligibility should be confirmed against the visa-regime table and the guidance of the relevant Brazilian consular post.
- Effective date: The electronic issuance procedure applies as of 1 September 2026.
- Application platform: Applicants are required to create the visa application through the Integrated Consular System (SCI) and upload the supporting documents required for the applicable VITEM category. Where prior residence authorization or another governmental approval is required, the electronic consular filing does not replace that prerequisite.
- Physical submission: As a general rule, applicants will not be required to submit physical documents or their passports. Applicants should nevertheless check the instructions of the relevant consular post, including any category- or applicant-specific requirements; for example, consular guidance may still require an in-person interview for applicants under 18 years of age.
- Visa delivery: Once authorized, the visa will be sent automatically to the e-mail address provided in the SCI application form.
KPMG INSIGHTS
The step towards electronic issuance is procedural and does not eliminate the need to select the correct visa category, satisfy the requirements applicable to that category, obtain any required prior authorization, pay applicable consular fees, or complete post-arrival registration obligations. It also does not expand the activities that may be performed under visitor status. Trip purpose, intended length of stay, source of remuneration, and any Brazilian host or employment arrangement should therefore continue to be assessed before filing.
From a global mobility perspective, electronic issuance may simplify document handling for eligible applicants by removing, as a general rule, the need to present physical documents and passports. Mobility teams should verify nationality-based eligibility against the official visa-regime table,2 identify the correct VITEM category, confirm any pre-authorization requirements, upload complete and legible supporting documents to the SCI, and confirm that the e-mail address entered in the application is accurate. Any case-specific instructions issued by the relevant Brazilian consular post may also apply.
If assignees and/or their programme managers have any questions or concerns about the scope of the update, its application and potential impacts, and appropriate next steps, they should consult with their qualified professional or a member of the GMS team with KPMG in Brazil (see the Contacts section).
ENDNOTES:
1 Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Brazil in Lima (in Portuguese), “Emissão de vistos temporários para ingresso no Brasil será feita na modalidade eletrônica a partir de 01/09/2026,” published on 28 August 2026.
2 Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, “Official visa-regime table,” published on 26 August 2026.
Also see the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ list of Brazilian consular posts by country and region, “Do Brasil no exterior.”
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