If you entered Brazil on a tourist stamp (citizens of most countries, including the US, UK, EU, and Russia, are entitled to 90 days of visa-free stay within a 180-day period) and your third month on the Magic Island is coming to an end, it is time to think about how to extend tourist stay brazil federal police style.
According to Brazilian immigration law, you can legally extend your tourist visit for another 90 days, giving you a total of up to 180 days of legal stay per year. Previously, travelers had to go to the Hercílio Luz Airport for this, but as of 2026, the rules and location of the Federal Police in Florianópolis have changed.
Here is the up-to-date, step-by-step guide to a hassle-free tourist visa extension in Florianópolis, verified by our team's personal experience.
⚠️ When should you apply for the tourist visa extension?
We highly recommend starting the extension process 1–3 weeks before your first 90 days expire. Do not leave this to the very last day to avoid potential delays with payment processing or long lines at the department.
Step 1. Fill the GRU Form and Generate the Bill (Code 140090)
Before visiting the Federal Police, you must generate a government tax payment slip called GRU (Guia de Recolhimento da União).
1. Go to the official Federal Police (PF) website.
2. Fill in your personal details (name, surname, address in Floripa, passport number, and contact info).
3. In the Código da Receita STN field, enter the fee code: 140090.
4. A selection pop-up will appear. Make sure to choose the option with Código SIAR - 94 ("Pedido de prorrogação do prazo de estada para estrangeiro").
5. The fee amount is 110.44 R$.
6. Generate and download the resulting GRU PDF file with the barcode.
💡 Note: To make the payment and complete the form, you will need a Brazilian tax ID (CPF). If you do not have one yet, check out our complete guide on getting a CPF in Brazil to obtain it online in 48 hours.
Step 2. Pay the Fee
You can pay the GRU using any of the following methods:
👉 Via PIX: Scan the QR code on the receipt in the mobile application of any Brazilian bank.
👉 Via Boleto: Pay the barcode inside your banking app or physically at any bank branch, post office (Correios), or lottery shop.
Important: After payment, save and print a physical paper receipt of the payment confirmation. The Federal Police officers require paper copies of both the payment receipt and the GRU form itself.
Step 3. Visit Floripa Shopping in Person
Forget the outdated online guides that send you to the airport tourist police. The migration department of the Federal Police in Florianópolis has moved.
📍 Where to go: Head to the Floripa Shopping mall at: SC-401, 3116 - Saco Grande, Florianópolis - SC, 88032-000.
🕐 When to go: On a weekday between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM. This is the optimal window when the morning rush dies down.
📁 What to bring: Your original passport, the printed GRU form, and the printed paper confirmation of the fee payment.
🏢 Where to find them: Go to the DELEGACIA DE MIGRAÇÃO windows (Federal Police migration service) inside the mall.
Step 4. Get Your Stamp (in 15 Minutes)
The procedure on site is simple and fast:
1. Approach the Federal Police migration officer and hand over your passport along with the printed papers.
2. The queue is usually non-existent or takes only about 5 minutes. The police officers in Floripa are exceptionally polite and helpful.
3. The officer will verify the payment in the database, register the extension in the system, and place a new stamp in your passport.
The entire process at the window takes about 15 minutes. Congratulations! You have legally extended your stay for another 90 days.
📍 First-Hand Expat Experience:
This step-by-step workflow is verified by real community experience in Florianópolis. Read the original field report in the local expat Telegram channel HelpinFloripa (Post #107).
💡 Pro-Tips: Digital Nomad & Student Visas (Residency)
If you want to stay in Brazil long-term, tourist visa extensions won't be enough, as the limit is 180 days per year. If you qualify for a long-term residence permit, you should consider applying.
Check out our comprehensive Brazil visa guide for 2026 to learn about the Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV), student visas, and the process of registering at the Federal Police for a residency card (CRNM).
As soon as you submit your residency application, your stay in Brazil automatically becomes legal until a final decision is made. Processing can take 3 to 6 months, and you will not face any fines for overstaying during this period.