Visa for Brazil from Kenya: price, documents and processing time 2026
Yes, a visa is required: citizens of Kenya apply at the embassy or consulate before departure.
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Pay €29 and have my application checkedOur guide to the Brazil visa from Kenya
Kenyan passport holders must obtain a consular visa before travelling to Brazil. The application must be submitted by appointment through the relevant Brazilian embassy or consulate, with documents meeting official requirements.
Travellers holding a Kenyan passport should plan Brazil visa formalities before departure. Appointment arrangements and document requirements are handled by the relevant embassy or consulate. Check the official portal before starting the application process.
Do you need a visa?
Kenyan passport holders must obtain a consular visa before travelling to Brazil. The stay associated with this visa is 90 days. This stay length does not indicate the visa validity period or the processing time.
How much does a visa for Brazil cost from Kenya?
The official fee for a visa for Brazil is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Brazil really cost?
The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.
- Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator
Only when the post uses an external centre. The amount is set locally and we do not publish a figure we cannot verify.
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.
- ExtrasVariable
Courier return, SMS tracking, compliant photo, insurance, sworn translation or legalisation, depending on what the post requires.
We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.
What documents are required for a visa for Brazil?
Documents required for a visa for Brazil:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Online application (no paper form)
- Digital photo (recent)
- Passport scan (data page)
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Visa fee payment
Documents and fees
A typical file includes an application form, photographs, proof of accommodation, proof of funds and proof of insurance. Confirm the exact document requirements, formats and any applicable fees through the official portal or the relevant embassy. Do not assume that an incomplete file will be accepted.
How to apply for a visa for Brazil from Kenya
- 1Book an appointment at the embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
- 2Assemble the complete file before the appointment.
- 3Submit the file and provide your biometric data.
- 4Track the processing and wait for the decision.
- 5Collect your passport with the visa sticker.
How to apply
The application must be made before departure through the relevant Brazilian embassy or consulate. Book an appointment according to the procedures published by the consular authority. Submit a complete file and follow the instructions provided by the official authority.
Where do you apply for a visa for Brazil from Kenya?
A consular visa for Brazil is filed with the diplomatic post accredited for Kenya, or with the application centre that post has appointed.
- The competent post is the one accredited for Kenya, which is not always the nearest one geographically.
- An application centre collects the file and the biometrics. It does not decide, it cannot speed up a case, and it is not an agency.
- Appointments are booked with the post or the centre directly. A slot is never sold, and no one can guarantee one.
Visa appointment in Kenya: which centre for which country
What if Brazil has no embassy in Kenya?
Then the application goes to the post accredited for Kenya, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.
You live in Kenya on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Kenya but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for Brazil take?
No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the visa is granted.
Processing times and advice
Processing times can vary depending on the embassy or consulate and the file submitted. Start the process sufficiently early and review official instructions when booking an appointment. It is advisable not to buy tickets before the visa has been granted.
Before you fly, and at the border
- Passport validity: most countries require the passport to stay valid beyond the return date, and the margin required differs from one destination to the next. Check it on the official source, and count from your return, not from your departure.
- A visa is not a right of entry. The border officer decides, and may ask for a return ticket, an address or proof of funds even when everything is in order.
- Conditional exemptions exist: several countries waive the visa for holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a third country. This depends on the destination and on the document, and we do not publish that rule when our sources do not carry it. The official page does.
- Minors travelling alone or with one parent are often asked for extra papers, typically a parental authorisation and the family record. Ask the post before booking.
- Overstaying is not a formality. It exposes you to a fine, to removal, and to an entry ban that can outlast the trip by years, including for the whole area when the destination belongs to one.
Common mistakes
A frequent mistake is waiting too long to request a consular appointment. Another is submitting documents that are incomplete or do not meet official instructions. Check every document with the official portal or the relevant embassy before submission.
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Other visa types for Brazil
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
- Visit visa (VIVIS), business
- Work visa (VITEM V)
- Digital Nomad visa (VITEM XIV)
- Student visa (VITEM IV)
- Family Reunification (VITEM XI)
- Retirement visa (VITEM XIV)
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Official sources
Guide generated automatically on September 12, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
Visa required
Entry regime
Visa required
Official websiteTo confirm
Visit visa (VIVIS), business
Consular visa
Duration
1 year (multiple)
Price
80–185 USD
Processing time
5 business days
Official websiteVerified
Family Reunification (VITEM XI)
Family reunification
Duration
2 years
Price
100–290 USD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Investor visa (VITEM IX)
Investor visa
Duration
4 years
Price
100–290 USD
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Work visa (VITEM V)
Work visa
Duration
2 years
Price
100–290 USD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa (VITEM IV)
Student visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
85–465 USD
Processing time
10 business days
Official websiteVerified
Digital Nomad visa (VITEM XIV)
Work visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
100–290 USD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Retirement visa (VITEM XIV)
Retirement visa
Duration
4 years
Price
100–290 USD
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Brazil from Kenya?▾
Yes, a consular visa is required: applications are made at the embassy or consulate before departure.
What documents are required for a visa to Brazil?▾
For the tourist visa application, you will need: Passport valid 6 months beyond stay, Online application (no paper form), Digital photo (recent), Passport scan (data page), Proof of sufficient funds, Return or onward ticket, Proof of accommodation, Visa fee payment.
How do you apply for a visa for Brazil from Kenya?▾
The application goes through the embassy, consulate or an accredited visa application centre: book an appointment, assemble the file, submit it with biometric capture, then collect your passport once the decision is made.
What other visa types exist for Brazil?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Brazil offers among others: Visit visa (VIVIS), business, Work visa (VITEM V), Digital Nomad visa (VITEM XIV), Student visa (VITEM IV), Family Reunification (VITEM XI), Retirement visa (VITEM XIV).
Data verified on 28/10/2026 · Our methodology
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