Cost Breakdown of the Brazil Working Holiday Visa

Volare Editorial | March 26, 2026

Planning a one-year stay in Brazil under the Working Holiday program (VITEM VI) requires precise financial management. The total budget is not limited solely to the visa fee but covers a series of mandatory administrative procedures, both in the country of origin and once you have entered Brazilian territory.

Below is the breakdown of the direct and indirect costs that applicants must consider for a successful application.

Consular Fees by Nationality

The cost of processing the visa with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Itamaraty) varies significantly depending on the applicant's country of origin, due to current diplomatic reciprocity agreements:

• Germany: The process is completely free of charge for its citizens.

• France: The process is completely free of charge for its citizens.

• Australia: The approximate cost is 132 EUR. This fee is variable and is adjusted periodically due to strict diplomatic reciprocity between both nations.

• South Korea: The approximate cost is 110 EUR, applying the standard consular fee for temporary visas.

• New Zealand: The approximate cost is 110 EUR, applying the standard consular fee for temporary visas.

  
  

External Administrative Costs (Mandatory)

Regardless of whether the visa is free or requires a fee, all applicants must cover the following document management expenses to complete their file:

1. Sworn Translations: All documents that are not in Portuguese (or in the languages accepted by the specific office) must have a public translation into Portuguese.

2. Hague Apostille: It is necessary to pay the corresponding fees for the international legalization of criminal records and birth certificates.

3. International Medical Insurance: Mandatory purchase of a policy with 365-day coverage that meets the requirements for repatriation and high-complexity medical assistance.

4. Medical Examinations: Payment for the consultation and clinical studies necessary for the issuance of the physical fitness certificate.

5. Postal Logistics: Expenses for certified shipping of the passport and physical documentation to the corresponding embassy or consulate.

   
   

Registration Expenses in Brazil (Federal Police)

Once the participant enters Brazil, they have a period of 90 days to register with the Federal Police and obtain their National Migratory Registration Card (CRNM). This procedure is mandatory for the stay to be legal and to be able to work:

• CRNM Issuance Fee: The current cost for the issuance of the identity card is R$ 204.77. This payment is made in Brazil through a Union Collection Guide (GRU).

  
  

More information

If you need to know the payment methods accepted by each consulate or want to see medical insurance models, we invite you to visit the full section on the Brazil Working Holiday Visa on our Volare website.