JOURNALISTS, TV AND FILMING CREWS

VITEM II Visas are issued to foreigners travelling to Brazil as journalists, TV and filming crews in short-term assignments. This kind of visa is not applicable to press correspondents, who must apply for a VITEM VI visa.

PROFESSIONAL FILMING IN BRAZIL
Prior authorization from ANCINE (Brazilian National Cinema Agency) is required in the case of commercial, publicity and documentary filming in Brazil. The person intending to film must seek assistance from a Brazilian co-producer, who will apply to the Brazilian National Cinema Agency (ANCINE) on his behalf for approval. (Contact details in item E below)

According to the visa exemption agreement between Brazil and the Netherlands, dated from 1956, Dutch passport holders are exempt from this kind of visa.Therefore, upon receipt of the authorisation from ANCINE, original passports must be submitted to this Consulate General in order to be duly stamped. Such procedure aims to facilitate the temporary import of professional equipment into Brazil and is free of charge.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

A – Passport
valid for at least for 6 (six) months

B – One recent 3 cm x 4 cm photograph, front view

C– One visa application form (click here to fill in the form).Please disregard the error message about the website’s security certificate. Click at “Continue to this website (not recommended)”.

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

The visa application form filled out online is valid for one month only. If you apply after that period, it will be necessary to fill out another form.

D – A letter from the applicant’s employer stating the reason and duration of the trip to Brazil.

E – Authorization from Agência Nacional do Cinema (ANCINE)

Offices:

1) Av. Graça Aranha, n° 35, Centro, 20030.002,Rio de Janeiro, (005521)2240.1734–

(005521)2240.1946 or

2) SRTV Sul Conjunto “E”, Edifício Palácio do Rádio, Bloco 1, Cobertura - 70340-901 Brasília, Tel (005561) 3325.8776

Web: www.ancine.gov.br - e-mail: registro@ancine.gov.br

PLEASE NOTE THAT
On a reciprocity basis, first entry into Brazil must be made within 90 days after the visa has been issued for passport holders of the following countries: Angola, Bahrain, Cambodia, Cape Verde, China, Cuba, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Greece, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Qatar, Korea, Kuwait, Laos, Libya, Myanmar, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Philippines, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, Taiwan and Tunisia.

VITEM – II visas are good for multiple entries for the duration of 90 days maximum a year. Each stay may not exceed 90 days a year, unless extended by immigration authorities in Brazil.

CONSULAR FEES
A charge of € 54.00 is applicable per visa.For US citizens, only a processing fee of € 126,.00 will be charged. All applications not submitted by the applicant in person are subject to an additional € 18,00 handling fee.

All fees are payable either by debit card (PIN) or in cash. Credit cards and cheques are not accepted.

UPON SUBMISSION OF COMPLETE DOCUMENTATION TO THE CONSULATE-GENERAL, PLEASE ALLOW A MINIMUM OF FIVE WORKING DAYS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF VISA. ADD A MINIMUM OF TWO WORKING DAYS FOR PASSPORTS RETURNED BY MAIL.

“This Consulate General does not provide express services, therefore, we strongly advise you not to commit yourselfto travel plans until you know when your visa will be ready for collection.

General conditions are subject to change without prior notice.”

FURTHER QUESTIONS?
Write an email to visas@consbras.nl