Visa Filming

Visa for Filming in Brazil

BUSINESS visas are required for professional FILMING in Brazil and presuppose an association between the applicant and a Brazilian film company in order to qualify for a special permit from the Ministry of Culture in Brasília. Although it is highly advisable to have the Brazilian associate apply for the permit directly in Brasília, a request to film in Brazil can be filed at the Consulate with the following supporting information:

an outline of the film to be shot in Brazil;
name and address of the Brazilian associate (an indicative list of names of some of the Brazilian production companies known to have associated themselves with foreign film companies can be provided);
names, nationalities, dates and places of birth, and passport numbers of crew members intending to travel to Brazil;
length of time required for filming;
date and place of arrival in Brazil;
date and place of departure from Brazil;
list of production equipment to be transported to Brazil.

After being notified of the grant of the request to film in Brazil, the Consulate will advise the applicant to submit to the standard requirements for a BUSINESS visa, the period of which can be expected to be compatible with the film production schedule.

For more information e-mail cgbos@consulatebrazil.org

Consulate General of Brazil
Attn: Visa Department
20 Park Plaza, Suite 1420
Boston, MA 02116

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