Travel & Visas

How soon will I receive my visa support documents after making a request?
The visa support team aims to provide visa support documents within 24 hours of your request. Please note that the deadline for visa documentation requests ...
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 1:18 PM
How can I get hard-copy letters?
Once you have submitted the visa document request form, your visa support documents will be sent directly to your email address and will also be available o...
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Do I need hard-copy notarized letters?
No. The Brazilian authorities generally accept digital copies of visa support documents and do not require notarized hard-copy letters. If your local Brazil...
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Does the organisation provide a letter of guarantee for financial support?
No. The Lausanne Movement provides an official invitation letter, visa request letter, accommodation confirmation letter, and YLG 4 flyer to confirm your pa...
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 1:20 PM
How long can I stay in Brazil on a Visitor Visa?
A standard Visitor Visa (VIVIS) typically allows a stay of up to 90 days. Please check your visa sticker or e-Visa approval, as validity periods may vary by...
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Does my passport need a minimum validity period?
Yes. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended date of entry into Brazil and must have at least two blank pages. Please confi...
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Can I request visa support documents for my family members?
The Lausanne Movement is only able to issue visa support documents for registered YLG 4 participants. Family members traveling with you will need to apply f...
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 1:21 PM
My visa application was denied. Can you help?
Visa issuance is solely at the discretion of the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the relevant consular authorities. We are unable to intervene in ...
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 1:23 PM
What if I need to change the details on my invitation letter?
If you discover an error in your documentation (for example, a typo in your passport number), please contact our support team immediately at ylg4@lausanne.o...
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 1:23 PM
I am a speaker/ volunteer/ member of staff; do I need a different visa?
If you will receive payment or an honorarium from a Brazilian entity, you may require a different visa category. Otherwise, a standard Visitor Visa (VIVIS) ...
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 1:34 PM