General Information

The Consular Section of the Embassy of Brazil in Cairo issues visas to Egyptian nationals as well as to third country nationals resident in its area of jurisdiction who wish to travel to Brazil.

Brazil has a reciprocal visa policy with all countries, meaning that whenever prices and restrictions are applied to Brazilians visiting a country, Brazil adopts the same measures for that country's visitors.

Tourists and visitors from Mercosul countries do not need to present passports. They are only required to present their national ID cards. Visitors from other countries must present a passport that is valid for the next six months.

Further information on Visas and necessary documentation for Egyptian nationals are present bellow. Information for other nationalities can be found at www.braziltour.com.

As of April 1, 2010 applications for passports and visas will be made through or on-line system, available at the following address: https://scedv.serpro.gov.br

General Visa Requirements for Egyptian Nationals

Tourist Visa:

1. On-line Visa Request protocol, correctly printed and signed [https://scedv.serpro.gov.br];
2. One photograph (passport size/white background);
3. Valid passport (minimum six months);
4. Statement of personal bank account for the past three months;
5. Letter from applicant's employer stating labour commitment;
6. Round-trip airway ticket to Brazil;
7. Hotel reservations;
8. Payment of Consular fees (Please check with Consular Section for exact value).

Business Visa:

1. On-line Visa Request protocol, correctly printed and signed [https://scedv.serpro.gov.br];
2. One photograph (passport size/white background);
3. Valid passport (minimum six months);
4. Round-trip airway ticket to Brazil;
5. Letter from the employing company stating purpose of trip and duration of stay;
6. Letter of invitation from counterpart in Brazil;
7. Payment of Consular fees.

Observations

• Visa applicants may be called to an interview with the Consular Authority;
• For non-Egyptian citizens, consultation with the competent authorities in Brazil may be required prior to granting the visa. Please check with the Consular Section before applying;
• Please note that documents presented in support of your application may be checked for authenticity;
• In every case the Consular Officer must be satisfied that the applicant is going to Brazil for the period and the purpose applied for;
• The Consular Section reserves the right to require any additional document not listed on the general requirements;
• No document (contract etc.) signed in Brazil by a non-resident will have any legal effect unless this alien citizen holds a business visa;
• Nationals of Eritrea and Somalia. Please check with the Consular Section for exact requirements, prior to application;
• Nationals of the Sudan. Please contact the Brazilian Embassy in Khartoum (Khartoum Hilton Hotel, Rooms 601 to 605 - Tel +249 183 77-4100);
• Nationals of Ethiopia. Please contact the Brazilian Embassy in Addis Ababa (Hilton Hotel, Room 802 - P.O.B. 1164 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia).

The reception of the Consular Section is open for the public from 09:00 _AM to 12:30 _PM, Sundays through Thurdays, except holidays, at the following address:
Consular Section – Embassy of Brazil in Cairo
1125, Corniche El Nil Ave. – Maspero
Cairo 11561 – Egypt
Tel +20 2 2577-3013/2576-1466 Fax +20 2 2577-4860
Duty Officer: +20 12 244-4808
E-mail: brasemb@soficom.com.eg