Do Pakistani citizens need a Brazil visa?
Yes. For a Pakistani passport holder travelling to Brazil for:
The relevant visa is normally the VIVIS – Visitor Visa. Brazil’s official visa table lists Pakistan under VIVIS as requiring a visa. The Brazilian government also maintains a list of nationalities exempt from VIVIS, and Pakistan is not included in that exemption list.
Is the Brazil Visa an e-Visa?
Do not treat the Brazil tourist visa for a Pakistani passport as an ordinary online e-Visa. The Brazilian government’s current information indicates that the electronic VIVIS system is available for specific nationalities, such as certain US, Canadian, Australian and Japanese passport holders. Pakistani nationals should follow the Brazilian Embassy/Consular process, rather than assuming they qualify for the e-Visa route.
For applicants in Pakistan, the Brazilian Embassy in Islamabad operates an e-Consular appointment system.
Main requirements for a Pakistani tourist
Our visa consultants in Islamabad and Multan help you prepare these documents correctly. For a normal tourism application, prepare the following:
Passport
A valid Pakistani passport is required. Brazilian consular guidance generally requires a passport with sufficient validity and blank visa pages. The exact passport requirement should be checked against the Islamabad Embassy’s instructions when submitting the application.
Visa application form
The Brazilian visa application form is completed online. After completing it, the applicant prints/signs the application receipt and submits the required original documents to the relevant Brazilian consular post.
Photograph
A recent passport photograph is required, normally with a white background and according to the consular photograph specifications.
Flight reservation
A return/onward flight reservation showing the planned itinerary is normally required for a tourist VIVIS application.
My advice: avoid purchasing a non-refundable ticket before the visa is approved unless you are comfortable with the financial risk
Hotel/accommodation
For Pakistani nationals, additional documentation can apply. Brazilian consular guidance specifically identifies Pakistan among nationalities for which additional proof such as proof of income and hotel reservation, or details of a Brazilian host, may be required. Therefore, a Pakistani applicant should have a clear accommodation plan.
Financial proof
The applicant should demonstrate that they can financially support the trip. Useful evidence can include:
Brazilian consular guidance commonly asks for recent financial evidence, and some Brazilian missions use approximately US$150 per day as a reference for sufficient funds. This is not a universal guaranteed minimum bank balance for every Pakistani applicant, so I would not advertise it as a fixed requirement.
Employment/business evidence
For a Pakistani applicant, it is useful to establish why the applicant will return to Pakistan. Depending on circumstances:
Employed person
Business owner
Self-employed
Strong supporting documents
I recommend preparing a well-organized file containing:
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Pakistani passport | Identity/travel document |
| Visa application form | Official application |
| Recent photograph | Visa requirement |
| Flight reservation | Travel itinerary |
| Hotel reservation | Accommodation |
| Bank statements | Financial capacity |
| Salary slips | Regular income |
| Employment letter | Employment/ties to Pakistan |
| Business documents | For business owners |
| CNIC copy | Pakistani identity |
| Travel history | Previous international travel |
| Invitation letter | If visiting someone in Brazil |
| Sponsor documents | If another person pays |
| Day-by-day itinerary | Explains purpose of trip |
| Travel/medical documents | Where applicable |
The Embassy can request additional information or documents, so the above should be treated as a practical preparation list rather than a guarantee that every applicant will need every item.
Step-by-step Brazil visit visa application procedure
Al Shaghaf, with offices in Islamabad and Multan, guides applicants through each step of the Brazil visa process.
Step 1: Decide the purpose
For tourism, select the appropriate VIVIS/Visitor Visa category.
Step 2: Complete the online visa form
Complete the Brazilian government’s visa application form and prepare the application receipt.
Step 3: Prepare documents
Prepare the following documents for your application:
Step 4: Register through Brazil’s e-Consular system
The Brazilian Embassy in Islamabad has an official e-Consular appointment platform.
Step 5: Wait for consular instructions
The Embassy reviews the submitted information and provides instructions regarding the appointment/document submission.
Step 6: Attend the appointment
Submit the required documents and passport according to the Embassy’s instructions.
Step 7: Pay the visa fee
The consular fee is payable according to the Embassy’s current instructions. I recommend confirming the exact amount and payment method directly with the Islamabad Embassy before quoting a PKR amount to a customer, because consular fees can change and may be jurisdiction-specific.
Step 8: Wait for processing
Processing time can vary depending on the case, documentation and consular workload. Brazil’s official guidance states that applicants should check the specific consular post for processing information.
How long can a Pakistani visitor stay?
A VIVIS is generally designed for short visits of up to 90 days, depending on the visa issued and the applicable nationality rules. Brazil’s official guidance states that VIVIS covers short visits without establishing residence.
Important: Visa validity and permitted period of stay are not necessarily the same thing. The applicant should check the actual visa issued.
Can a Pakistani use a UK, USA, Schengen or UAE visa instead?
No, not automatically. Having a valid UK, USA, Schengen, Canada, Australia, UAE or other country’s visa does not automatically remove the Brazilian visa requirement for a Pakistani national.
Brazil’s visa policy is based on nationality, and Pakistan is currently a visa-required nationality for VIVIS. A strong previous travel history can nevertheless be useful as supporting evidence of previous international travel, where relevant.
Important point for Pakistani applicants
Brazil’s official visa material specifically identifies Pakistan among nationalities subject to additional requirements in some VIVIS applications. For tourism, this can include proof of income plus hotel reservation or Brazilian host/contact details.
So, for a Pakistani applicant, I would pay particular attention to:
Financial position + employment/business + genuine travel purpose + accommodation + return ties + consistent travel history.
Avoid unexplained large deposits immediately before applying. The financial documents should tell a consistent story about the applicant’s normal income and ability to finance the trip.
Does Brazil require a yellow-fever vaccination certificate?
Health requirements can depend on the traveller’s itinerary and countries visited/transited. Brazil’s government states that an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis may be required when applicable.
Therefore, check the current health requirements based on the complete itinerary, especially if the passenger is travelling through another country before Brazil.
Where should Pakistani applicants apply?
For applicants in Pakistan, the relevant Brazilian diplomatic mission is the Embassy of Brazil in Islamabad, and its official e-Consular platform is currently active.
Pakistani passport holders generally need a visa before travelling to Brazil. For tourism, the normal category is the Brazilian VIVIS Visitor Visa. Pakistani applicants should apply through the Brazilian Embassy/consular process in Islamabad using the e-Consular system.
A complete application normally includes the passport, visa application, photograph, travel itinerary, accommodation, financial evidence and documents supporting the applicant’s personal/employment/business circumstances.
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