Every week we hear from families in Tashkent, Samarkand, Fergana and Andijan with the same question: do Uzbek citizens need a visa for Brazil, and where do you apply if there is no Brazilian consulate in Uzbekistan? Here is what the law and the Brazilian foreign ministry's visa table (edition of 7 October 2026) say.
Yes, a visa is required
Unlike Russian and Kazakh citizens, Uzbek citizens cannot enter Brazil visa-free. For tourism, visiting relatives, a business trip or travelling to give birth, the document is the visitor visa (VIVIS). Uzbekistan is on the Brazilian list of countries whose citizens need a visa.
Where to apply
Brazil has no consulate in Uzbekistan. Citizens of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan are served remotely by the Brazilian embassy in Moscow: the application and documents are submitted online through the e-Consular system, so there is no need to queue in Tashkent. Check how your passport is sent and returned before you apply; it depends on your city and the method you choose.
Documents
- a passport valid for at least six months, with blank pages;
- the e-Consular application form and a photo;
- booked tickets and proof of accommodation (hotel or rental agreement);
- proof of funds, such as a bank statement;
- an employment letter or business documents;
- an invitation, if a person or company in Brazil is expecting you;
- for families travelling to give birth, a doctor's statement on the gestational age and fitness to fly.
Documents in Uzbek or Russian are submitted with a translation into Portuguese or English. The consular fee is paid separately according to the embassy's tariff.
How long it takes
The embassy takes the decision and the timing depends on the queue. Plan two to four weeks for processing and start two to three months before departure. Airlines usually ask for a doctor's certificate after week 28 of pregnancy, and many do not carry passengers after week 36.
How long you can stay
A visitor visa usually allows stays of up to 90 days. Families who come to give birth stay three to four months, so the timing needs a plan: after the birth is registered, the parents can apply for a residence permit on the grounds of family reunification (Law 13.445/2017, art. 37), and from the day of filing the application receipt confirms that the stay is lawful.
What the birth of a child in Brazil gives
Under article 12 of the Brazilian Constitution a child born on Brazilian territory is a citizen by birth regardless of the parents' nationality. The birth certificate is issued within days, the tax number (CPF) is free, and the child's Brazilian passport costs a state fee of R$ 257.25. In the Henley Passport Index 2026 the Brazilian passport ranks 16th, with roughly 169 destinations visa-free or with visa on arrival, including the Schengen area, the United Kingdom and Japan; the Uzbek passport gives access to about 60.
Parents can apply for a residence permit through family reunification (state fees R$ 168.13 + R$ 204.77 per adult) and later for naturalisation with a shortened residence period: one year instead of four (art. 66), basic Portuguese and a clean criminal record. Brazil recognises dual citizenship, Uzbekistan does not, so adults should discuss this with a lawyer qualified in Uzbek law; we advise on Brazilian law only.
Costs
Childbirth in the public health system (SUS) is free for everyone present in the country under article 196 of the Constitution, with no residence permit or insurance needed. A private clinic in Florianópolis costs roughly USD 4,000. Housing for three to four months runs R$ 4,000–8,000 a month. Flights from Tashkent go via Istanbul or Dubai to São Paulo and then on a domestic leg. A self-organised stay of three to four months, excluding flights and a private clinic, comes to about USD 5,500–11,000.
Our team in Florianópolis checks the document set, prepares the invitation and accompanies the e-Consular filing for Uzbek citizens from USD 500, with the consular fee paid separately. The up-to-date document list and fees are in our Brazil visa guide for Uzbek citizens; the full cost breakdown of a birth is in our guide to giving birth in Brazil.
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