News Correspondents Visa (VITEM VI)

 This Embassy does not provide  express service.

In times of heavy workload, the processing time may be extended. Do not leave your application to the last minute.

Once all documents are submitted and approval from the Brazilian Immigration is received, it will take 3 working days to process the visa.

GENERAL RULES:

Foreign citizens travelling to Brazil as media correspondents, as well as members of Government or commercial press agencies must have this type of visa.

· First entry into Brazil must be within 90 days from the date the visa was issued.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure the application is lodged accordingly.

· Within 30 days of arrival in Brazil, bearers of this type of visa must register with the Brazilian Immigration authorities (DPMAF) and submit a copy of the visa application form, which had been previously stamped and returned to them by this Embassy.

. An Embarkation/Disembarkation card, provided to all visitors by the Brazilian Immigration authorities (DPMAF), must be filled in and signed appropriately and submitted to immigration upon arrival.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1ST PHASE - Documents required prior to application to the Ministry of External Relations of Brazil:

· Letter from employer stating:

· Applicant’s full name, nationality, place and date of birth, full names of parents, passport number and validity

· Duration of employment in Brazil

· Confirmation that employer will be responsible for the applicant’s remuneration and return to Singapore

Required approval by the Ministry of External Relations of Brazil may take up to 4 weeks.

2nd PHASE - Once approval has been granted:

· Applicant’s passport, valid for no less than 6 months

Soiled, damaged or defaced passports will not be accepted

· Visa Application Form must be filled on-line at https://scedv.serpro.gov.br

. Fill in the form.
. Click "SEND" to receive your processing number and receipt.
. Print the receipt.
. Attach one passport-size photograph.
. Sign the receipt.
. Bring the duly completed and signed receipt, the original documentation and  passport to the Embassy.

 The application form filled–out on-line is valid for one month only; if you apply after that period it will be necessary to fill-out another form.

· For applicants of 18 years of age or above must produce an original Certificate of Non Criminal Conviction. The Certificate has to be requested at Singapore Police, it may take up to two weeks to be issued, and is valid for 3 months only.

· Certificate of vaccination, where necessary

· Payment of the consular fee of S$40.00*  - Visa fee must be deposited at United Overseas Bank (UOB), account number: 116/310/925-0 - Embassy of Brazil.

* Note that deposit made at the Embassy of Brazil's account is non-refundable, and payment must be made only on the day application will be lodged; the nearest UOB branch from the Embassy is at Velocity @ Novena Square Shopping Centre. 

* British citizens will be subject to an additional S$310.00 processing fee when visa is to be valid for over 180 days, on a reciprocity basis.

* USA citizens are subject to an additional processing fee of S$280.00, in reciprocity for a similar fee charged by the US authority for processing all kinds of visa. On the same basis, attendance of the applicant in person is mandatory. 

 General conditions are subject to change without prior notice.