Brazil Visa RequirementsFor Syria passport holders
Syrian citizens need a visa to visit Brazil. Despite Brazil hosting the world's largest Syrian-origin diaspora historically, modern Syrian passport holders must apply at a Brazilian Embassy.
Syria passport holders require a visa to enter Brazil.
Apply at the Brazilian Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence. For Syrians in Turkey, apply at the Brazilian Embassy in Ankara or the Consulate in Istanbul. Required documents include a valid Syrian passport, completed visa application form, passport photo, bank statements, return flight booking, proof of accommodation, and employment or income documentation. If visiting family in Brazil, an invitation letter from your Brazilian host is helpful. The fee is approximately USD 80. Processing takes 5-10 business days.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Allowed
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Required Documents
Completed Brazil visa application form
Valid Syrian passport (minimum 6 months validity)
Recent passport-sized photo
Bank statements demonstrating financial means
Return flight booking
Proof of accommodation in Brazil (hotel or invitation)
Employment letter or proof of income
Invitation letter from Brazilian host (if visiting family) Recommended
Current Travel Situation
Syria to Brazil: What You Need to Know
Brazil has one of the world's largest historical Arab diaspora communities; an estimated 10 million Brazilians trace their ancestry to Syria or Lebanon, mainly from waves of migration in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Cities like Sao Paulo, Curitiba, and Porto Alegre have vibrant Syrian-Lebanese cultural communities, Arabic-language churches, and cultural associations. Modern Syrian citizens visiting family or exploring Brazil's cultural connections still require a visa. Brazil is also known for granting humanitarian visas to Syrian refugees, though the tourist visa process follows standard procedures.
How to Get There
No direct flights connect Syria to Brazil. The most practical routing is via Istanbul (Turkish Airlines is one of the few carriers still serving Damascus (DAM) or via Istanbul for Syrians abroad) to Sao Paulo (GRU) or via Dubai (Emirates) to Sao Paulo. Total travel time is 20-30 hours. From Sao Paulo, Brazil's domestic aviation network connects to Rio de Janeiro (45 min), Curitiba, and other cities efficiently.
Money & Banking
Brazil uses the Brazilian real (BRL). Syrian bank cards are not internationally accepted. Bring USD cash for exchange at Brazilian money changers (casas de cambio), or use a Wise/Revolut card. Brazil is moderately priced; Sao Paulo and Rio are expensive by South American standards, but accommodation and street food are reasonable. Arab restaurants and bakeries in Sao Paulo's Rua 25 de Marco district are a cultural landmark for Syrian visitors.
Practical Tips
Brazil is an extraordinarily welcoming country for Arab visitors given the cultural connection. Sao Paulo's Arab Museum and the Lebanese and Syrian communities in Curitiba and Sao Paulo offer a unique experience. Brazil can also be a gateway for Syrian refugees to explore regularization pathways; Brazil has been progressive on humanitarian immigration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Brazil have a large Syrian-origin community?
Brazil's Syrian and Lebanese community -- numbering an estimated 10 million by ancestry -- dates to large waves of migration in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Cities like Sao Paulo, Curitiba, and Porto Alegre have vibrant Arab cultural communities. This historic connection makes Brazil culturally welcoming for modern Syrian visitors.
Where do Syrians apply for a Brazilian visa?
Syrians apply at the Brazilian Embassy in their country of current residence. Syrians in Turkey apply in Ankara or Istanbul; those in the UAE apply in Abu Dhabi or Dubai; those in Germany apply in Berlin.
Is Brazil safe for Syrian travellers?
Brazil has a warm, welcoming culture and strong Arab-Brazilian cultural ties. However, Brazil has high urban crime rates in certain areas. Tourist areas of Sao Paulo (Paulista Avenue, Pinheiros), Rio de Janeiro (Copacabana, Ipanema), and Curitiba are generally safe with normal precautions.