What to Bring to a Brazil Stay Extension Appointment

The appointment itself is short: the Federal Police describes the in-person step of a stay extension request as taking around 20 minutes. Those minutes go better when you arrive with everything in order. Knowing what to bring to a Brazil stay extension appointment is mostly a matter of preparing a small folder in advance — and of checking first whether the request is open to you at all.

Quick answer and important limitations

Travellers attending an extension appointment at a Federal Police unit are generally expected to arrive with:

• a valid travel document,
• the entry/exit record completed on arrival in Brazil,
• proof that the official fee has been paid,
• the completed extension request form, and
• any supporting documents the immigration officer may ask for.

Two limitations matter. Requirements are set by the authorities and by the officer handling your case, so no private guide — this one included — can turn them into a guaranteed checklist. And whether you may request an extension at all depends on your nationality: a perfectly organised folder does not help if the route was never available to your passport.

Who may be able to request an extension

Brazil applies the General Framework of the Visa Regime (QGRV), which places each nationality in one of three situations:

• Visa required for tourism. A visa must be issued before travelling. The United States, Canada and Australia have been in this group since 10 April 2025.
• Visa-exempt, with a 90/180 cap. Entry without a visa for up to 90 days, but never more than 90 days within any rolling 180-day period — which as a general rule leaves no room to extend beyond those 90 days. France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland are here.
• Visa-exempt, without that cap. Admission for up to 90 days, with the possibility of requesting up to 90 more, capped at 180 days within a 12-month period. Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom are here.

This is why a single number never fits everyone: two people in the same hostel, holding different passports, can face completely different options. The request also depends on your entry permission, your entry date, the time already spent in Brazil and whether you are still within your authorised, lawful stay. The eligibility checker on this site is the fastest way to see which situation is yours.

Information and documents to prepare

Treat the following as a general guide to what the Federal Police may request, not as a fixed list:

• A valid travel document. Your passport or, where applicable, a MERCOSUL identity document. Check the expiry date before you leave, not at the counter.
• Your entry record. The entry/exit record completed on arrival, showing when you were admitted and for how long.
• Proof of payment of the fee. The fee is paid through a GRU (Guia de Recolhimento da União), obtained and printed via the Federal Police website. The Federal Police lists it as R$ 110.44 under STN revenue code 0094, with bank confirmation taking up to 72 business hours.
• The completed request form. Filled in with your details exactly as they appear on your travel document.
• Supporting documents. The officer may ask for proof of accommodation, proof of means of subsistence, or a return or onward ticket.

Two habits help: print what you can rather than trusting a phone battery, and note the dates of your recent trips to Brazil, since previous stays count.

Official process and local variation

According to the Federal Police service description, the process has two visible parts: you request and pay the fee online through the GRU, then you attend an in-person appointment at a Federal Police unit with your documents, for a short interview of around 20 minutes and no cost beyond the fee already paid.

What varies is the texture. Units differ in how busy they are, how appointments are scheduled and their opening hours, and the officer in front of you may ask for something a colleague in another city would not. Confirm current amounts, codes and procedures on the official page, https://www.gov.br/pf/pt-br/assuntos/carta-de-servicos/migracao/prorrogar-estada-no-brasil — fees and rules can change.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Leaving payment until the day before. Bank confirmation can take up to 72 business hours, and business hours are not calendar hours.
• Turning up with a passport about to expire. Easy to check in advance, awkward to fix on the spot.
• Applying someone else's rule to your passport. The traveller in the next bunk may belong to a different QGRV group entirely.
• Letting your authorised stay run out first. You generally need to still be within your lawful stay when you make the request.
• Treating the appointment as a formality. Attending, paying and bringing documents is not approval. The Federal Police decides.

When to seek official or legal help

For anything binding, the official Federal Police page is the source, and the unit handling your case has the last word. Visa Extension is a private assistance platform: not the Brazilian government, not the Federal Police, not a law firm, and it does not provide legal advice.

Consider a qualified Brazilian immigration lawyer when your situation goes beyond a straightforward tourist stay: an authorised period already ended, a previous refusal, plans built on work, study, residence or family grounds, or a complicated travel history in Brazil. Those cases deserve individual advice, not a general article.

Eligibility assessment: check before you prepare the folder

The most useful preparation happens before you print anything: check if you qualify, then build the folder. A quick eligibility check looks at your nationality, entry permission, entry date and previous trips, then shows which QGRV situation applies. Imagine you have been in Brazil three weeks and are thinking about staying longer: a few minutes now can save a wasted trip later.

Visa Extension verifies the information you provide, helps you see whether an extension route may exist in your case and organises the personalised steps involved. What it does not do is decide your case or guarantee a result — that always rests with the competent Brazilian authorities.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to bring to a Brazil stay extension appointment?

In general: a valid travel document, your entry/exit record, proof of payment of the fee, the completed request form, and any supporting documents the officer asks for. Requirements are set by the authorities and can vary.

How much is the fee and how do I pay it?

The Federal Police lists a fee of R$ 110.44 under STN revenue code 0094, paid through a GRU obtained on its website. Bank confirmation can take up to 72 business hours, and amounts can change, so check the official page.

How long does the appointment take?

The Federal Police describes the in-person step as around 20 minutes, with no cost beyond the fee. Waiting time at the unit is separate.

Can I request an extension after my authorised stay has ended?

In general you need to still be within your authorised, lawful stay. If it has already ended, check the official guidance and consider qualified legal help.

Is Visa Extension part of the Federal Police?

No. It is a private assistance platform, not a government body, not the Federal Police and not a law firm, and it cannot guarantee approval.

Visa Extension is a private assistance platform and is not affiliated with the Brazilian government or the Federal Police. It does not provide legal advice or guarantee approval. Final immigration decisions are made by the competent Brazilian authorities.