Every cast and crew member who isn’t a Brazilian resident or doesn’t hold a Brazilian passport will need a work visa or a temporary visa to be able to film in Rio de Janeiro, city or state.

Visas are issued by Brazilian diplomatic representations abroad. Once eligibility requirements are met, ANCINE will issue a notification to the diplomatic representation concerned, which will then grant entry visas for foreign professionals. A copy of the notification is sent to the Brazilian producer.

The period of validity of the visa is determined by the relevant Brazilian diplomatic authority in accordance with the shooting/recording schedule presented on application.