8-VISA - CULTURAL

REGULATIONS

• Foreigners traveling to Brazil as researchers, visiting professors and members of cultural or scientific missions require a cultural visa.

• Passport should be valid for at least six months.

• First entry into Brazil must be made within 90 days from the date the visa is issued. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure the application is lodged accordingly.

• Applicants must have lived inSaudi Arabia or Yemen for at least one year prior to the visa application.

• Registration with the Brazilian Immigration Authorities (DPMAF) within 30 days of arrival in Brazil. For this purpose, make sure to take the second copy of the application form which will be returned to you duly stamped by this Embassy.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A VISA APPLICATION

• Passport (the Embassy reserves the right not to endorse soiled, damaged or defaced passports).

• 2 application forms, completed and signed by the applicant.

• 2 passport-size photographs.

• Proof of means of support during the stay of the applicant in Brazil. Bearers of this type of visa are not allowed to receive remuneration from a Brazilian source, except payment for travel, accommodation as well as expenses allowances.

• A letter from the institution in Brazil to which the applicant will be linked sponsoring the trip (if applicable) and stating its nature and duration.

• Certificate of GoodBehaviors or equivalent document must be presented. This certificate may be requested at any Police Station in Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Note that it may take up to six weeks for the document to be issued.

• Certificate of vaccination, if necessary (see enclosed information).

CONSULAR FEES AND PROCESSING TIME

• All consular fees should be paid in cash at the Saudi Hollandi Bank- Diplomatic Quarter Branch, using a slip supplied by the Embassy.

• US nationals are subject to an additional fee of SR 585.00, on a reciprocity basis.

• Nationals from certain countries require consultation with the Brazilian Ministry of External Relations, prior to the issuing of their visas. In these cases an extra fee of SR 135.00 will apply and processing time is a minimum of 15 days.

Application made in person

• Processing time may take a minimum of ten working days.

Application via courier or travel agent and post

• Processing time may take a minimum of ten working days.

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

• In times of heavy workload waiting times will increase. Therefore, do not leave your application to the last minute and do not commit yourself to travel plans until you know when your visa will be issued.

• General conditions are subject to change without prior notice.

• Incomplete documentation will be returned.

• For further information please contact the Consular Section on extension 403/405/416.