A visitor visa [VIVIS] for Brazil is issued for the following purposes –
- Tourism
 - For taking part in business meetings, events, fairs etc. or prospecting business opportunities
 - Taking part in recreational, educational or cultural activities
 - Participation in workshops, conferences etc.
 - Visiting family
 - Performing voluntary work
 - Media/film coverage
 - Learning or research activities
 - As a consultant or auditor
 - For transiting through a Brazilian airport on an onward journey to another country
 - Joining vessel or aircraft as part of a crew