Important Notice about Submitting Brazilian Visa in Beijing

Important Notice Regarding Invitation Letter Requirements

Effective Date: April 14, 2025

Dear Valued Applicants,
To ensure a smooth visa application process, please carefully follow the updated guidelines for invitation letters when submitting your application.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VISA APPLICANTS

Essential Guidelines for Business Visa Supporting Documentation

As a means to facilitate the visa application process for company employees traveling to Brazil for business purposes, the Embassy of Brazil recalls that invitation letters must bring clear and specific information, in compliance with the relevant visa category requirements. Incomplete and/or vague invitation letters may result in the rejection of the application. To avoid such issues, please ensure that the supporting documentation include the following information:

1. Employee’s Information and Proof of Job Position:

• Clearly state the full name and position of the invitee, in both Chinese and English or Portuguese.
• Include supporting documentation of the employee’s position as well as a brief job description, i.e. work contract, official employment certificate, or equivalent document that can serve as a way to unequivocally verify the duties performed by the applicant in the company.

2. Detailed Purpose of the Trip and Proof of Business Activities:

• Clearly describe the reasons why the employee themselves must travel to Brazil, connecting the nature of their job position with the business schedule. Should the applicant intend to participate in business meetings in Brazil on a regular basis, please include a brief explanation of the activities they are expected to carry out during future visits.
• Specify the type of business activities they will perform in Brazil. Refrain from providing generic descriptions such as "business meetings", without further details.
• Provide written confirmation of all the appointments made, if such appointments are not specified in the invitation letter, in addition to the invitation letter itself. The length of stay in Brazil should align with the confirmed business engagements.
• Any acronyms should be accompanied by their full names upon first mention.

3. Company Identification and Signatory Proof:

• Ensure that the invitation letter is on official letterhead paper, stamped, and signed.
• Include the CNPJ number, address, and telephone number of the inviting Brazilian company.
• Attach a copy of the identification document of the Brazilian signee as to attest their capacity to respond on behalf of the company.

4. Flight Itinerary Consistency

• Ensure that the flight itinerary aligns with the business engagements in Brazil. The travel route should be consistent with the location of the inviting company and scheduled meetings.
• Provide proof of flight bookings or reservations that accurately reflect the applicant’s intended stay and activities in Brazil.

5. Undertaking of strict compliance with both Brazilian and Chinese Law:

• In the dispatch letter (signed by the Chinese company), include the following solemn statement: "I hereby solemnly declare that the information contained in this letter and in the other documents attached to the visa application is true and accurate, subject to liability under Chinese and Brazilian law."
• In the invitation letter (signed by the Brazilian company): "I hereby solemnly declare that the information contained in this letter and in the other documents attached to the visa application is true and accurate, subject to liability under Brazilian law."

Additionally, we kindly remind you that business visas are intended for activities such as taking part in business meetings, identifying investment or business opportunities, signing contracts, and participating in or exhibiting at workshops, trade shows, or industrial fairs/exhibitions. If the purpose of the trip is technical assistance, professional training or services, or others, the applicant must first request residence authorization from the Ministry of Justice in Brazil and subsequently apply for a work visa (VITEM V). Regarding this matter, please refer to the Ministry of Justice's website for further guidance < https://portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br/pt/autorizacao-de-residencia-laboral >

Should you require further clarification, please feel free to contact the Visa Center at <info.beijing@blsinternational.net>

March 2025- Regarding the processing time in Beijing

Brazil Embassy would like to inform you that:

Embaixada Pequim-início — Ministério das Relações Exteriores

Due to the current high demand for visas, we are experiencing longer processing times. There is no fast-track or expedited processing available. If you urgently need to retrieve your passport, you may withdraw your application by sending us an email stating your request, along with your protocol number, full name, and passport number. In such cases, your visa application will be denied without prejudice to any future applications, and your passport will be returned to the visa center as soon as possible. Please note that withdrawal requests will not be eligible for a refund.

EMBASSY OF BRAZIL IN BEIJING
CONSULAR SECTION
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VISA APPLICANTS

The consular section of the Brazilian Embassy in Beijing is aware of reports that persons acting as agents and intermediaries are engaged in the business of offering to Chinese citizens, in exchange for money, promises that they can “secure a time slot in the Visa Application Center", “ensure the quick processing” of applications for a visa, or otherwise easily obtain a Brazilian visa.

Due to the limited processing capacity of the consular section, coupled with the high demand for Brazilian visas from Chinese citizens, the waiting time for an appointment with the Visa Application Center may sometimes be longer than during certain periods of the year. This situation may be further complicated by the activities of the above-mentioned agents and intermediaries, who may, for example, create “fake appointments” in order to occupy slots that would otherwise be available to good- faith applicants. Such agents and intermediaries can engage in other practices that might disrupt the smooth functioning of the visa appointment system.

The consular section in Beijing has taken several measures to curb such deleterious practices by agents and intermediaries. The Embassy is discussing this matter with Chinese authorities who also submit visa applications to the consular section. Action has been taken, inter alia, to constantly monitor and track applications booked with the Visa Application Center in order to detect suspicious activity -in which case the corresponding applications will be rejected.

Visa applicants should also be aware that the consular section frequently rejects visa applications when the accompanying documentation (apparently prepared by agents and intermediaries) is reasonably believed to be fraudulent, suspicious, or otherwise incorrect.

As a result of all the above, if an agent or intermediary charges you extra money on a promise that he/she can “secure a time slot in the Visa Application Center", “ensure the quick processing” of your application for a visa, or otherwise easily obtain a Brazilian visa, there is a high likelihood that your application will be rejected.

Applicants seeking a visa in good faith are encouraged to book an appointment with the Visa Application Center (VAC) and submit their documentation according to the relevant guidelines. New slots for appointments are made available on the electronic portal of the VAC(https://brazil.blscn.cn) each day from Monday to Friday at 9am(Beijing time). If all documents are in order and the true purpose of the trip is clearly established, the visa request should be processed within a reasonably short period of time.

We're pleased to announce the release of additional appointment slots exclusively for business and tourism visa applicants. These slots will be available for appointments scheduled between November 27th and November 29th, 2024. The new slots will be released online at 09:00 A.M. CST on Tuesday, November 26th, 2024. Applicants are requested to book promptly as slots will be available on First come first serve basis .

For further details and to secure an appointment, please visit our official scheduling platform.
https://brazil.blscn.cn/

Dear Esteemed Applicants:

We are pleased to announce the release of additional appointment slots exclusively for business visa applicants at the Beijing - Brazil Visa Center. The slots will be available at 09:00 am CST on October 10, 2024, via our official website: https://brazil.blscn.cn/.

Important Notes:

• Previously booked appointments that remain unused (e.g., due to "no show" or incomplete documentation) will not be reallocated to other applicants under any circumstances.
• Please ensure that you accurately input your application form/protocol number (Format: XXXXXX-XXXXXX) when scheduling your appointment. Failure to do so may result in the visa center refusing your application, requiring a new appointment.
• Schedule appointments through our website and submit your applications according to the checklist provided.
• Ensure you select the correct visa category during booking, as applications with incorrect categories will not be accepted, and a new appointment will be required.

Reminder: All appointments are free of charge and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!

Dear Applicants,

We are pleased to inform you that, starting from May 20th 2024, additional slots will be made available for various visa categories pertaining to long-term stays. Please take note of the following visa categories for which slots will be accessible:

1. Transfer of Technology and Technical Assistance
2. Work
3. Cultural, Academic, Scientist, Researcher
4. Student
5. Professional Artist/Sportsmen
6. Missionary
7. Investment
8. Family Reunion
9. Digital Nomad

Please be advised that the newly available slots are exclusively designated for the aforementioned categories. Therefore, we urge applicants to exercise caution while selecting their respective category.

Kindly note that short-term visa applications (VIVIS) should not be booked using long-term visa application slots under any circumstances.

We kindly request all applicants to schedule appointments via our website and submit applications in accordance with the provided checklist. It is imperative to ensure accurate selection of the visa category during appointment booking, as applications will not be accepted if the chosen category does not align with the actual purpose of travel.

If the visa category selection is wrong, the visa center may refuse such applications and request applicants to book a new appointment with the correct category.

Due to limited daily slots, appointments are allocated to ensure timely processing. If unable to book presently, new slots are released daily on the following dates/times and locations.

Locations:

• Beijing
• Guangzhou

Slots releasing time: 9:00 am Beijing standard time

Location: Shanghai

Slots releasing time: 9:30 am Beijing standard time

The Visa Application Center will NOT reallocate to other applicants, under any circumstances, previously booked appointments that are not used for any reason (such as a “no show” or erroneous or incomplete documentation).

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

As from Monday, 25 March 2024, walk-in submissions will NOT be accepted at Beijing Visa Center. Walk-in applications will only be accepted at Beijing Visa Center until Friday, 22 March, 2024. And applicants are only requested to accept their applications in person only. We do not accept any Walk-in application through any agent / relative/ family/ friend and by courier. Until Friday, 22 March, per day walk-in slots are limited to 10 slots only. Walk-in slots are available on first come first serve basis. Meanwhile, Applicants seeking visas from China to Brazil are required to schedule an appointment through our website to submit necessary documents on the appointed date. Due to limited daily slots, appointments are allocated to ensure timely processing. If unable to book presently, new slots are released daily at 09:00 AM Beijing time, exclusively for the Beijing and Guangzhou visa application center. Please be aware that slots for a given day may fill rapidly due to high demand. Please be advised that no charges are due for submitting a visa application, except for ordinary visa application fees and BLS processing fee.

Dear Applicants,

We would like to inform you of an important update regarding appointment slots on our website. In addition to our regular appointment availability, we will be releasing new slots for Brazil Visa Application Center in Beijing specifically allocated for Seafarer, Business and Tourism visa categories from May 29th to July 6th.

These appointment slots will be made available for booking on the following dates and times:

Tuesday, May 28th, 2024 at 9:00 am Beijing time.

We kindly ask all applicants to ensure that their documentation is complete and accurate before scheduling an appointment, as incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be accepted.

It is essential to note that all appointments are free of charge. There are no additional fees for submitting a visa application, except for the standard visa application fees and BLS processing fee.

Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to assisting you with your visa application process

Dear Applicant/s:

The Embassy of Brazil underscores that the only necessary payments required from visa applications are the regular visa fees and the BLS processing fees. There are no additional payments necessary, of any kind. In particular, there is no "fast-track" fee, and the Embassy in no way encourages the hiring of private agents for the submission of visa applications.

The Visa Application Center will NOT reallocate to other applicants, under any circumstances, previously booked appointments that are not used for any reason (such as a “no show” or erroneous or incomplete documentation).

Dear Valued applicant/s,

We kindly request all applicants to accurately input their application form number/protocol number ( Format of protocol number: XXXXXX-XXXXXX) when scheduling appointments. Failure to do so may result in the visa center refusing to accept your application, necessitating the need to book a new slot. Your cooperation in ensuring accurate information is crucial for a smooth application process. Thank you for your understanding.