A dummy ticket for Brazil is the document you submit to the embassy or VFS centre with your visa application. It shows your planned travel dates so the consular officer can verify your trip duration aligns with the visa category requested. This page focuses on the embassy-submission requirements, processing-time considerations, and visa-fee context for Brazil.
What Brazil Embassy Officers Look For on Your Dummy Ticket
The Brazil embassy reviewer wants: (1) full passenger name matching your passport application, (2) flight dates that fall WITHIN the visa-validity window you requested, (3) a round-trip itinerary if your visa category is short-stay, (4) a real-format PNR / booking reference, and (5) IATA-code airports rather than city names alone. Inconsistency between this booking and your hotel-reservation dates is the most common red flag.
Brazil Visa Processing Time and Documentation Checklist
For Brazil visa applications, the dummy ticket is one document among several (visa form, photos, financial proof, hotel booking, travel insurance). Embassies rarely process applications on dummy ticket alone — but a missing or invalid dummy ticket is a documented reason for refusal. Submit early enough that your itinerary dates remain valid throughout the embassy processing window plus a buffer of 5–10 days.
What is a Dummy Ticket? Brazil?
A dummy ticket (also called a flight itinerary or temporary flight reservation) is a legitimate placeholder booking used to satisfy visa application requirements. When applying for a Brazil visa, embassies ask for proof that you have onward or return travel planned — but they don't want you to buy a non-refundable ticket before approval.
MyJet24 generates a free flight reservation PDF with a real-looking booking reference number. You can use it for your visa application, present it to immigration, or show it at check-in as proof of onward travel.
Brazil Visa & Entry Info
How to Use a Dummy Ticket for Brazil Visa
Brazil e-Visa + VITEM Walkthrough at portalconsular.itamaraty.gov.br (2026)
Brazil operates: Visa-Free for ~90 nationalities (EU, UK, Japan, Singapore, China since 2024 — 90 days), e-Visa at portalconsular.itamaraty.gov.br for US/Canada/Australia (reactivated April 2025 after 2019 reciprocity end, USD 80.90), Sticker Visa for visa-required (most African + Asian countries). Long-term: VITEM I-XIV (Investment, Work, Family, Study, etc.). Digital Nomad Visa launched Jan 2022.
7-Step Brazil Flow
Brazil Decision Tree — Visa-Free + e-Visa + VITEM Categories + Digital Nomad
| Visa | Validity | Fee | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa-Free | 90 days (+90 ext) | FREE | EU, UK, Japan, Singapore, China (since 2024) |
| e-Visa | 10 yrs multi, 90d/visit | USD 80.90 | US, Canada, Australia (since April 2025) |
| VITEM I (Tourism) | 90 days (single/multi) | USD 40-160 | India, China (pre-2024), Pakistan, Nigeria |
| VITEM V (Work) | 1-2 yrs renewable | USD 200+ | Employer-sponsored, MTE labor ministry approval |
| VITEM IV (Investor) | 2 yrs → PR | USD 200+ | BRL 500k-700k investment in Brazilian business (varies) |
| VITEM XIV (Digital Nomad) | 1 yr renewable +1 yr | USD 100+ | USD 1,500/mo income, foreign clients |
| VITEM VIII (Student) | Study duration | USD 60-100 | USP, UNICAMP, UFRJ, PUC-Rio |
| VITEM XI (Retiree) | 1 yr → PR | USD 200+ | USD 2,000/mo passive income, age 60+ |
Brazil e-Visa Reciprocity — US/CA/AU e-Visa Reactivated April 2025
Brazil ended visa-free entry for US, Canada, Australia citizens in April 2025 — re-introducing e-Visa requirement (USD 80.90, 10-yr multi-entry, 90 days/visit). Original reciprocity ended 2019; 2024 announcement followed by April 2025 enforcement. Apply at portalconsular.itamaraty.gov.br.
Brazilian Airports — GRU São Paulo + GIG Rio + BSB Brasília
GRU (São Paulo Guarulhos 42M pax) is Brazil\'s main intl hub. GIG (Rio Galeão), BSB (Brasília), REC Recife, SSA Salvador, FOR Fortaleza. Polícia Federal handles immigration.
Brazil Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV, Jan 2022) — USD 1,500/mo Foreign Income
Launched January 2022. Requirements: USD 1,500+/month foreign income (or USD 18,000 bank balance), foreign employer/clients only. 1-year renewable +1 year. Brazil prime cities for remote work: Florianópolis (Brazilian "Silicon Island"), São Paulo (tech), Rio Janeiro (beach + remote).
VITEM V Work Visa — MTE (Ministério do Trabalho) Approval Required
Employer-sponsored work visa. Employer files at MTE (Labor Ministry) — 2/3 of company staff must be Brazilian + 2/3 of payroll. Foreign salary must equal or exceed Brazilian average. Approval 30-90 days.
Brazil Documents + 5×7 cm Photo + CPF
- Passport: 6+ months validity
- Photo: 5×7 cm Brazil unique (NOT 35×45 Schengen) — color, white background
- Onward flight from Brazil: Required at check-in
- Brazilian accommodation proof: Required for visa applications
- CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas): Brazilian tax ID, required for most services — free online or at Receita Federal
- Health insurance: Recommended (Brazilian SUS public available but slow)
CRNM (Carteira de Registro Nacional Migratório) — Brazilian Residence Card
CRNM replaces old RNE (Registro Nacional de Estrangeiros) since 2017. Apply at Polícia Federal within 30 days of arrival on VITEM. Fee BRL 168 + biometric capture. Valid 1-9 years depending on VITEM type.
Brazil Visa Refusal + Mercosul Reciprocity (Argentina/Uruguay/Paraguay)
Mercosul agreement: Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, Bolivia citizens get simplified entry + temporary residence to Brazil (and vice versa). Refusals appeal via Itamaraty within 30 days — limited grounds.
Brazil Resources — Cross-Links + 5 PAA FAQs
Sources: Itamaraty Portal Consular · Polícia Federal
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Airports in Brazil
Dummy Ticket by City in Brazil
Why You Need a Dummy Ticket for Brazil
Brazil offers visa free for many nationalities with a stay limit of 90 days. While you may not need a visa in advance, airlines and immigration officers at Sao Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) frequently ask for proof of onward travel before allowing you to board or enter the country. Without a valid return or onward ticket, you risk being denied boarding at check-in or turned away at the border.
A MyJet24 dummy ticket for Brazil includes your full passenger name matching your passport, departure and arrival airports (including Sao Paulo Guarulhos (GRU), Rio de Janeiro (GIG)), travel dates aligned with your visa application, and a booking reference number. The PDF is generated in under 30 seconds and is accepted by Brazil embassies, consulates, and immigration checkpoints worldwide.
FAQ – Dummy Ticket for Brazil
Complete Your Brazil Visa Application
A dummy ticket is just one part of your Brazil visa application. Use MyJet24's free tools to prepare all required documents — from flight reservations to embassy cover letters — in one place.