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Brazil Visa from Thailand
Thai passports enter Brazil visa-free for 90d under the 1959 bilateral agreement. For work (VITEM V), study, family (CRNM), or the Golden Investor VIPER route (BRL 500k business or BRL 700k real estate), we handle Apostille Hague + sworn Portuguese translation + Brazilian Consulate Bangkok filing.
Quick Answer
Check first whether your trip needs a visa at all, then choose between employer-sponsored work, investment or digital nomad routes. Brazilian authorities typically expect key civil and financial documents in Portuguese. Fees, visa-free rules and processing times change often, so confirm the current figures with the embassy or official portal before you apply. We prepare and translate documents; we do not guarantee a decision.
Categories
| Category | Use | Fee | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist (visa-free) | Bilateral 1959 agreement | Free | 90d + 90d extension |
| VITEM II (Business) | Meetings/negotiation | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 90d/yr |
| VITEM IV (Student) | USP/UNICAMP/PUC | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 1 yr renewable |
| VITEM V (Work) | MJSP employer-sponsored | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 2 yr → CRNM |
| VITEM XI (Family) | Brazilian spouse/união estável | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | Permanent CRNM |
| VITEM XIV (Investor) | Real estate / business | Investment-linked | 4 yr → permanent |
| VIPER RN 36 | BRL 500k + 10 jobs | Corporate + govt | Immediate permanent |
| Digital Nomad (RN 45) | Remote income USD 1,500/mo | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 1 yr + 1 yr |
Document legalization we handle
- Apostille Hague at MOFA Thailand (Chaeng Watthana) — Brazil joined Hague Apostille Convention 2016, no more consular legalization needed.
- Sworn Portuguese translation by Tradutor Público Juramentado (accepted list at Junta Comercial de São Paulo/Rio).
- Police clearance from Royal Thai Police + Apostille — mandatory for VITEM V, XIV, and VIPER.
- Marriage/união estável registration at Cartório de Registro Civil for CRNM family route.
FAQ
- Do Thai passport holders need a visa for Brazil?
- No for tourism/business ≤90d (extendable +90d, max 180d/yr) under Thailand–Brazil bilateral agreement (Decree 76/1959). But: work, study >90d, family reunion, and permanent residence require a visa (VITEM) issued by Consulate-General of Brazil in Bangkok (BTS Nana, Sindhorn Bldg 3, 15/F).
- Work visa (VITEM V)?
- Employer-sponsored, filed via Ministry of Justice (Coordenação-Geral de Imigração Laboral, Brasília). Employer must justify hiring foreigner (skills scarcity), minimum salary matches Brazilian equivalent, 2:1 Brazilian-to-foreigner ratio in company. Processing 30–60d MJSP + 15–20 wd consular. 2-yr validity, path to CRNM (Carteira de Registro Nacional Migratório) permanent residency.
- Investor visa (VIPER / VITEM XIV)?
- Two routes: (1) Real estate BRL 700,000 (urban) or BRL 1,000,000 (Northeast/Amazônia), 4-yr renewable → permanent. (2) Business investment BRL 500,000 in Brazilian company with job creation plan (min 10 local hires over 5 yr) → immediate permanent CRNM. Golden Visa pathways via Resolução Normativa 36/2018.
- Student visa (VITEM IV)?
- Acceptance from MEC-recognized institution (USP, UNICAMP, PUC-SP, FGV, IE Business School Brazil). Portuguese proficiency Celpe-Bras B2 for undergrad. Documents: acceptance, transcripts (Apostille Hague), financial proof BRL 5,000/mo, health insurance. Validity 1 yr renewable.
- Family reunion (VITEM XI)?
- Brazilian spouse or civil-union partner (união estável — Brazil recognizes same-sex civil unions since 2011) sponsors permanent CRNM. Marriage/união estável must be registered at Cartório de Registro Civil + Apostilled + translated by Tradutor Público Juramentado. Immediate permanent status, path to naturalization after 4 yr (1 yr if child born in Brazil).
- Timeline & our service?
- Fees depend on the documents, destination and urgency. Send your documents for a written quote after review — no prices are published. Any government or embassy fees are set by the authority; verify them directly before filing.
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- Immigration Bureau — visas, 90-day reporting, TM.30— Immigration Bureau
- Thai e-Visa Official Portal— MFA Thailand
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- Department of Employment — work permits for foreigners— Department of Employment
- Board of Investment (BOI) / LTR Visa— Thailand Board of Investment
- Department of Consular Affairs — document legalisation— Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the DTV and who realistically qualifies?
- The Destination Thailand Visa is a five-year multiple-entry visa allowing stays of up to 180 days per entry, extendable once per entry by a further 180 days at an immigration office. It targets remote workers employed or contracted outside Thailand, freelancers with foreign clients, and participants in Thai soft-power activities such as Muay Thai training, cooking courses or medical treatment, and it requires evidence of the current official rate in available funds.
- How is the LTR visa different from the DTV?
- The Long-Term Resident visa is a ten-year visa administered by the Board of Investment for wealthy global citizens, wealthy pensioners, work-from-Thailand professionals and highly skilled professionals, and it bundles a digital work permit, a flat 17% personal income tax rate for the skilled-professional category and annual instead of 90-day reporting. The DTV is cheaper and faster but grants no work permit for Thai-sourced work and no tax privileges.
- Can I work in Thailand on a tourist or DTV visa?
- No — any work performed inside Thailand requires a work permit or an equivalent digital work authorization, regardless of where the employer or client is located. The DTV is intended for work delivered to foreign employers and clients; taking on Thai clients or a Thai employer requires switching to a Non-B or LTR pathway with proper authorization.
- What most often causes a Schengen or UK visa refusal from Thailand?
- The dominant causes are weak evidence of ties to Thailand, bank statements that show a sudden unexplained deposit shortly before filing, inconsistencies between the application form and supporting documents, insufficient or non-compliant travel insurance, and an itinerary that does not match the stated purpose. Refusals are recorded, so a re-application must directly address the refusal ground rather than simply resubmit the same file.