The Brazilian producer must deliver copies of the contract to the Ministries of Culture and of Labor containing names, passport numbers, citizenship and job description of the crew members, as well as place of departure, list of equipment and expected duration of stay in Brazil. Since it is mandatory that one third of the crew must be composed by Brazilian citizens, the Brazilian production company must ensure that this requirement is also fulfilled.

Once all the proper documentation is presented to the Secretariat for the Development of Audiovisuals (Ministry of Culture) the necessary authorization for filming in Brazil will be granted within a period of seven days. The Ministry of External Relations will then advise the Brazilian Consulate nearest to the city where the crew is based that the appropriate business visas may be issued. Only after that will the Brazilian Consulate issue the visas to the foreign crew intending to travel to Brazil.

Please note that filming and visiting Indian areas must be pre-arranged with the National Indian Foundation (FUNAI).

VISAS

A temporary business visa will be granted for applicants who intend to film in Brazil. The visa is valid up to 90 days and all requests concerning extensions or renewal should be sent to the Federal Police Department in Brazil prior to the expiration date. Please, request the specific information about how to apply for a business visa.