Cultural
visas
The passport requirements are the same as above. There must be two application
forms (downloadable from the website of the Brazilian Consulate General
in the applicant’s home country) and two passport photographs,
together with a letter from the applicant’s sponsor, including
a statement of financial responsibility whilst in Brazil and the letter
must be on the sponsor’s letterhead. This must be sent in the
original and a facsimile copy is not acceptable. If the applicant is
to remain for more than 90 days, there must be a police record check
issued by the applicant’s local police department.