granted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministério das Relações Exteriores), Official visas are meant for Employees of international organizations, embassies and consulates that are on official business in Brazil, but have no diplomatic status.

this visa extends to the spouses and children under eighteen years of age, and lasts for up to years, for the duration of the assignment, or for a time depending on the principle of reciprocity between brazil and the visitor's country of residence.