Most passport holders (including tourists from the US, EU, UK, and CIS) enter Brazil visa-free for up to 90 days. If you plan to stay on the Island of Magic longer, Brazilian law allows you to legally extend your tourist stay for another 90 days, giving you up to 180 days per year.
Below is the step-by-step procedure to extend your tourist stay at the Federal Police in Florianópolis in 2026.
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📋 Key Facts & Official Conditions
🏛️ Official Information (from Federal Police response): In Florianópolis, requests for extension of stay for visitors/tourists (prorrogação de estada) are processed exclusively at the Federal Police unit located in Hercílio Luz International Airport (FLN).
- Operating Hours: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM (weekdays).
- Official GRU Payment Link: Generate GRU Fee Slip (Code 140090)
- Revenue Code (Código da Receita):
140090 - 1236- Extension Period: Up to an additional 90 days (maximum 180 days in any 12-month period).
- Government Fee: 110.44 BRL per applicant.
Step 1. Fill the GRU Form and Generate the Bill (Code 140090 - 1236)
How to fill the GRU form: To generate the tax slip, go to the official Federal Police website, fill in your personal details (CPF required), enter the revenue code 140090 - 1236, and download the GRU slip costing 110.44 BRL.
- Access the official Federal Police (PF) GRU page.
- Enter your personal details (Name, Surname, Address in Florianópolis, Passport number).
- In the Código da Receita STN field, select code:
140090(item140090 - 1236). - Generate and download the GRU PDF tax slip.
💡 Note: You will need a Brazilian tax ID (CPF) to generate the tax slip. If you don't have one, follow our step-by-step guide to getting a CPF online.
Step 2. Pay the Fee
How to pay the GRU fee: You can pay the GRU via PIX (QR code scanning) inside any Brazilian bank application, or with cash at any Brazilian Post Office (Correios) or lottery shop (Casa Lotérica). Be sure to print the paper payment confirmation receipt.
- Via PIX: Scan the QR code on the slip inside your Brazilian banking app.
- Cash Payments: Print the slip and make the payment at any Correios (Post Office) or Casa Lotérica (Lottery shop).
- Foreign Cards: Direct payment with international cards is not supported. See our guide on paying via Pix and Wise in Brazil for alternatives.
Step 3. Visit the Federal Police at Hercílio Luz Airport (FLN)
From expat community chats (@HelpinFloripa):
“The visa extension process at Hercílio Luz Airport (FLN) is smooth: head to the arrivals terminal, find the door marked Polícia Federal, and ring the intercom buzzer. The officer checks your passport and prints out the 110 BRL GRU payment slip. If you don't have a Brazilian card, pay it in cash at Banco do Brasil in Campeche. Return to the same airport office with your receipt, and they will stamp your passport for another 90 days right on the spot.”
Where to extend your stay in Floripa: Extension applications for visitors and tourists are processed exclusively at Hercílio Luz International Airport (FLN) at the Federal Police (Polícia Federal) desk. Hours: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM. The Floripa Shopping branch no longer handles tourist extensions (they handle residence permits, CRNM cards, and passports).
What to bring:
- Original passport.
- Printed GRU tax slip.
- Printed paper payment confirmation receipt.
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Step 4. Get Your Stamp (in 15 Minutes)
How to get your stamp: Hand over your original passport, the printed GRU form, and the paper payment receipt to the Federal Police officer. The officer will verify the payment in the database and immediately stamp your passport. The on-site process takes about 15 minutes.
- Walk up to the Federal Police counter and hand over your documents.
- The officer will register the extension in the federal database and apply the new 90-day stamp to your passport.
- The entire process takes approximately 15 minutes. Congratulations, your stay is legally extended!
FAQ
What is the penalty for overstaying a tourist visa in Brazil?
If you overstay your authorized stay in Brazil without an extension, the Federal Police will charge a fine of R$ 100.00 per day upon departure. The maximum cumulative fine is capped at R$ 10,000.00. Overstaying does not lead to arrest or a permanent ban, but you must pay the fine before re-entering Brazil in the future.
Can I extend my tourist visa a second time?
No. Under Brazilian immigration law, most passport holders (US, EU, UK, Russia, etc.) are allowed a maximum of 180 days of tourist stay per 12-month period. Once you complete 90 initial days plus 90 extended days (180 days total), you must leave Brazil or transition to a legal residence status such as a Digital Nomad Visa.
Where exactly are tourist visa extensions processed in Florianópolis?
Applications are processed exclusively at Hercílio Luz International Airport (FLN) from 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM. The migration office at Floripa Shopping handles residence permits, CRNM issuance, and passports, but does not process tourist stay extensions.
How do I pay the GRU fee if I don't have a Brazilian bank account or PIX?
If you don't have a local Brazilian bank account, you can print the GRU barcode and pay cash at any branch of the Brazilian Post Office (Correios) or lottery shop (Casa Lotérica). Alternatively, you can use payment workarounds as detailed in our Pix and Wise payment guide.
If you have any issues filling out the forms or need assistance with immigration processes on the Florianópolis, the FloripaGuru team is always ready to help!