What are the caracteristics of a TOURIST VISA?
*recreational or leisure activities such as sightseeing and cultural tours; * visiting friends or relatives; *participation as an attendee or speaker (not paid in Brazil) in scientific or scholar conferences and seminars; *participation in artistic or amateur sport competitions, whenever no monetary prize or paid admission is involved. U.S. citizens traveling to Brazil are required to obtain a visa prior to entering Brazil. This requirement is in reciprocity to the U.S. government demand that all Brazilian citizens hold a visa in order to enter the United States. Citizens of countries that do not demand visas from Brazilian nationals usually do not need visas to enter Brazil. If you intend to enter Brazil with a non-U.S. passport, check here to verify if you need a tourist or business visa.
