Do US citizens require a visa?
YES, for business travel and tourism.
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Brazilian visas are completed on line. Follow the link to create the application. |
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The latest and most up to date forms and
instructions for Brazilian visas, down-loadable in the PDF format.
(Washington, DC) |
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Where you process your Brazilian visa depends on what state you live in, Click to reference Brazilian visa requirements by state. |
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A listing of foreign consulates in Brazil, contact information and phone numbers |
Visa Requirements for Brazil for all travelers: |
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Your original, valid and signed passport. Passport must have at least two blank visa pages side by side and more than six months before expiry. | |
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Non-US citizens must provide a copy of their Alien Registration Card (A.R.C.) or U.S. Visa and I-94. | |
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One completed and signed visa
application form, filled in online and
printed. Select the "Visa Request" link at https://scedv.serpro.gov.br.
A
security
exception
might
have to be validated in order to access the
application. All questions on the online application must be answered. Make sure your name is typed in exactly as listed in your passport and that your signature does not extend beyond the signature box on the printed application. (Sample attached.) |
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One passport-style (2"x2") photograph taken within the last 6 months (must be on photo paper and have a plain white background). | |
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One photocopy of your valid Driver's License. | |
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Minor visa applicants (under the age of 18) must have their application signed by both parents and notarized. Minor applicants are also required to submit a signed, notarized Minor Authorization form and a certified copy of their birth certificate. | |
| Minor Authorization Form for Brazil
: Available for down-load |
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BUSINESS TRAVELERS must also include: |
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| Business visa applicants will need to submit a letter from their U.S. company explaining the purpose of their trip and providing a financial guarantee. If requesting a long term multiple entry visa (TYPE II) you must provide a letter stating that the purpose of the trip is for business meetings and is of a non-technical nature. Included in this letter must be the phrase "No technical assistance will be provided." | ||
| Sample Business
Letter for Brazil :
Available for down-load |
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OFFICIAL TRAVELERS must also include: |
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| Official visa applicants must submit a letter from the U.S. Department of State stating the nature and duration of the visit. If applying for an Official visa you will need to submit your Official U.S. Passport (brown cover) NOT your Tourist Passport (blue cover). | ||
| BRAZILIAN VISA NOTES: | ||
| These instructions are
applicable for residents of the District of
Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia. If you
reside in another state check the Brazilian
Consular
Jurisdiction
locater for your exact requirements and
processing times, as they very from jurisdiction to jurisdiction for
Brazil. |
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| Applicants who are students, retired or self-employed must submit a copy of a recent bank statement. | ||
| If you are in need of a Type V Technical Assistance visa or a Flight Crew visa, please email info@globalvisa.com for requirements. | ||
| An International Vaccination Certificate for Yellow Fever is mandatory for Brazil. if you have traveled to certain at-risk countries in Southern Africa or South America within 90 days of your entrance to Brazil. | ||
| If any or your parents are from
Brazil, you are Brazilian under their law. |
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| Brazilian law forbids citizens
from entering on a visa or non Brazilian passport. Special arrangements
with the citizenship section of the consulate have to be made in order
to travel to Brazil. |
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Brazilian Embassy Fees for Visa Processing |
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Visa Type |
12 Business Days |
18 Business Days |
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| Tourist | $165.00 | $165.00 | |||||||||||||||||
| Business Type II (Meetings, Conference)* | $165.00 | $165.00 | |||||||||||||||||
| Business Type V (Technical Assistance) | $275.00 | $275.00 | |||||||||||||||||
| Official (on behalf of U.S. Government) | No Fee | No Fee | |||||||||||||||||
Processing Fees |
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Visa Type |
12 Business Days |
18 Business Days |
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| Tourist | $95.00 | $70.00 | |||||||||||||||||
| Business Type II (meetings/conference) | $115.00 | $70.00 | |||||||||||||||||
| Business Type V (technical assistance) | $140.00 | $70.00 | |||||||||||||||||
| Official (on behalf of US government) | $125.00 | $70.00 | |||||||||||||||||
Consular Jurisdictions for Brazilian Visas |
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The embassy is embassy of Brazil
and it's consulates in the USA enforce jurisdiction. This means that
you need to demonstrate residency as part of your application packet.
The embassy is taking a copy of a driver's license or a utility bill as
proof of residency. |
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Be advised the Embassy of
Brazil's requirements and processing times very according to
jurisdiction. Please refer to the map graphic to determine which
Brazilian
visa office you should apply through. |
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Visa Instructions by Jurisdiction |
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| Click on the location for visa
instructions specific to your location |
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| Atlanta,
GA |
Alabama, Georgia, North &
South Carolina, Mississippi, Tennessee |
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| Boston,
MA |
Massachusetts, Maine, New
Hampshire, Vermont |
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| Hartford,
CT |
Connecticut, Rhode Island |
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| Miami,
FL |
Florida, Puerto Rico, USVI |
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| Washington,DC | Maryland, Virginia,
Kentucky, Ohio, West
Virginia |
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| New York, NY | Delaware, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Bermuda |
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| Chicago, IL | Iowa, Michigan,
Minnesota, Montana, Missouri, North and South Dakota, Wisconsin |
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| Houston, TX | Arkansas,
Colorado, Oklahoma, Kansas, Louisiana, Texas |
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| San Francisco CA | Alaska, Oregon, Washington,
Northern California |
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| Los
Angeles, CA |
Arizona,, Hawaii,Idaho, Montana,
Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Southern California |
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As part of our commitment to being a resource for international travelers we are providing contact details for embassies and consulates. |
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Foreign Embassy & Consulates in Brazil |
Includes contact information for the US embassy as well as
other nation's located in Brazil |
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Brazilian Consulates around the world |
Includes a list of Brazilian consulates located around the world. |
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