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Brazil Visa for Kenya Citizens 2026

Visa Required

Kenyan citizens need a sticker tourist visa (VIVIS) for Brazil, applied for at the Brazilian Embassy in Nairobi; fee approximately USD 80, standard processing 5-10 working days.

Guide last updated September 24, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay, with at least 2 blank pages
  • Completed Brazilian visa application form (submitted online via the Brazilian consular system before your embassy appointment)
  • 1 recent passport photo (2x2 inches, white background)
  • Confirmed round-trip flight itinerary
  • Proof of accommodation in Brazil
  • Bank statements for the last 3 months showing sufficient funds
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory, as Kenya is a yellow fever endemic country)
  • Travel health insurance (recommended)

Visa types

  • Tourist visa (VIVIS): single or multiple entry, up to 90 days per visit within a 1-year multiple-entry validity, fee approximately USD 80
  • Business visa (VITEM II): requires an invitation letter from a Brazilian host company, similar validity and fee
  • Student visa (VITEM IV) and work visa (VITEM V): require additional documentation such as enrollment or employment contracts, applied for separately

How to apply

  • Complete the online visa application form on Brazil's e-Visa/consular portal and schedule an appointment at the Brazilian Embassy in Nairobi
  • Attend the appointment in person to submit your passport, photos and supporting documents
  • Pay the visa fee (approximately USD 80) at the embassy in cash or as instructed
  • Track processing status and collect your passport with the visa once approved

Fees & processing time

  • Tourist visa fee: approximately USD 80 (subject to reciprocity-based adjustment)
  • No separate VFS fee, as the Brazilian Embassy in Nairobi processes applications directly
  • Standard processing time: 5-10 working days
  • Expedited processing may be available for urgent cases at the embassy's discretion, with no guaranteed extra fee schedule

Tips for Kenya travelers

  • Apply at least 3-4 weeks before travel to allow for appointment scheduling and processing time at the Nairobi embassy
  • Common rejection reasons: missing yellow fever certificate, insufficient funds, unclear itinerary
  • Bring both digital and printed copies of your application confirmation to your embassy appointment
  • Extensions of stay while in Brazil can be requested through the Federal Police (Polícia Federal) before your visa expires

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.