Menu
Expat.com

Vitem-II Visa Overstay 1 day and maximum days per year

Post new topic

amizade

Hello,

I am traveling on a Brazil Vitem-II temporary Business visa.  I am heading back to the states for 2 weeks and then am planning on returning to brazil. The problem is that I didn't include my day of departure when calculating the days on my Visa. So I am technically staying 91 days. Most things I read on overstaying are all about the tourist visa, but not about the vitem-ii. If all I have to do is pay the fine and they will let me back in, I would rather not have to deal with the federal police for the 1 day extension.


Also, other Vitem-II visas I have seen say "MAXIMUM: 180 days of year" at the bottom. Mine does not have this restriction. It just doesn't say anything about how many days out of the year I can stay there. Only that it is valid for 10 years. It is multi entry and I have made several trips 2 years ago (but I stayed less than 3 months total that year) on this visa. Does that signify anything?

See also

Work permits for BrazilThe Working Holiday Visa for BrazilGeneral visa requirements for BrazilBrazil Visitor E-Visa Is OnlineDigital Nomad Visa Renewal
abthree

amizade

Per your profile, you're a US resident, so I'm assuming that you're also a US citizen.  If not, then the length of stay allowed is determined by the agreement between Brazil and your country of citizenship, not Brazil and the US, so what follows may not apply to you.
I used to travel on the (old) VITEM II that you seem to have.  Mine said at the bottom:

"Visto valido por 10 anos a partir da data da concessão/
Visa valid for 10 years from the date of issue/
Estada renovável pelo DPF por até 180 dias por ano/
Stay renewable by DPF for up to 180 days per year
Não permite trabalho ou estudo/Not valid for work or study"

Yours is missing the part after the 10 year validity statement?

If you're a US citizen, you're entitled to 180 days, unless there's a special restriction on your visa that shortens that.  If I were in your place, I'd go to the Federal Police before I left Brazil and request an extension to avoid any complications on your return, because when you return after two weeks, you'll already be in your extension period.  The "clock" on your second 90 days will stop when you leave, and start again when you return.  Or, if you want to risk it, you can just leave and return as planned, and hope that you'll be admitted on your return.  If you are, that will probably count as your renewal.

Your trips two years ago will not count against you now.  Your days are counted on a rolling 365 day basis, starting on the date of your most recent entry, as long as your were out of Brazil for at least 365 days before that arrival.

amizade

Just an update to this situation.

When I left through GIG in Rio, there was a very long line for outgoing immigration (it took about 45 to pass).

When I got to the counter,  the guy stamped my book, then an alert came on his computer, he then basically tossed my passport to me and grabbed the next person's passport. Didn't say a word to me. The alert could have been the notification of an overstay and he was just to busy to care about filing the paper work for being past 1 day, or it could have been nothing.

I was able to return without any problems and without having to pay anything. Anyways, I'm back in brazil for another 90 days. :)

abthree

Good news- thanks for the update.   Welcome back!

Articles to help you in your expat project in Brazil

  • Using phones in Brazil
    Using phones in Brazil

    It's much easier these days to get a cell phone in Brazil, and phones and calling plans are inexpensive. ...

  • Accommodation in Brasilia
    Accommodation in Brasilia

    Brasilia, the country's federal capital, is home to many highly-paid government employees and foreign ...

  • Dating in Brazil
    Dating in Brazil

    If you're single and ready to mingle, then you might want to try your hand at dating after you've settled ...

  • Leisure activities in Brazil
    Leisure activities in Brazil

    Have you always dreamed of dancing to the rhythm of a Brazilian carnival? Do you wish to enjoy the sand and the ...

  • Accommodation in Rio de Janeiro
    Accommodation in Rio de Janeiro

    With an official population of about seven million people, and almost twice that number in the metro area, Rio de ...

  • Marriage in Brazil
    Marriage in Brazil

    Brazil can be a romantic country, and you may want to marry here. Perhaps you even want to remain in Brazil ...

  • Childcare in Brazil
    Childcare in Brazil

    As more and more women have joined the workforce in Brazil, childcare has become very important. There are a few ...

  • Driving in Brazil
    Driving in Brazil

    If you‘re moving to Brazil for a short time, then you can use your national driving license. However, if you ...

All of Brazil's guide articles