Brazil Tourist Visa

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REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN VISA TO ENTER BRAZIL

BRAZIL TOURIST VISA

Eligibility for Tourist Visa as follows:

Leisure travel (sightseeing only)
Visit to friends and relatives (does not include religious visits)
Scientists, professors, or researchers (who are current University faculty), attending cultural, technological, or scientific conferences, seminars or meeting (services provided must not be paid by organizations/companies in Brazil, except for reimbursement of expenses or per diem allowances. An invitation from the host organization would usually be required.
Participation in artistic or amateur sport competitions, whenever no monetary prize or paid admission is involved. An invitation from the host organization would usually be required.
This information applies to applicants who are residents of the following states in the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Brazil in Chicago: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Submit the Following:

Submit U.S. Passport (not a copy), must have be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry
1 Brazil Visa Application Form, fully completed and signed. (The Brazil consulate in Chicago has produced an electronic visa application. Once on the link above, click on "Visa Request" and follow the steps. When completed print a copy of the application and send to TDS along with all other requirements)
1 Professional Passport-type photograph (digital potographs not accepted)
Completed and signed Sworn Statement Waiver. Failure to complete this form and enclose it with your application materials will delay the processing of your visa
Proof of Residency - Provide a clear photocopy of your driver license showing residence in the jurisdiction of the Chicago Consulate
Completed Cover Page and Credit Card Authorization forms (print from browser)
Copy of round trip ticket, or itinerary from an air carrier or travel agent attesting to the acquisition of the ticket, showing flight information and dates of departure to and from Brazil.
If the visa application mentions "visiting friends" please provide a NOTARIZED letter of invitation from the host in Brazil. This letter may be faxed provided the notary's seal is legible.
Your application will be checked and hand carried to the Brazil Consulate. Normal processing time is not less than three weeks.

Minor Children:(Under 18 Years)

U.S. Passport (not a copy), must be valid for 6 months from date of entry, and contain at least one blank visa page.
1 Brazil Visa Application form, must be signed and notarized by both parents or legal guardians

Travel Authorization for Minors Form (Notarized). All applicants under 18 years of age, who are traveling alone, or in the company of only one parent, will only be allowed out of Brazil when duly authorized by the absent parent(s)

1 recent passport-type photograph

Notarized photocopy of the birth certificate (not orginal)

In the event of absent parent(s), a notarized letter of parental consent authorizing the Consulate General of Brazil to issue a visa, signed by the absent parent(s) or guardian(s).

Copy of round trip airline tickets -OR- letter from travel agent confirming round-trip tickets will be issued. Itinerary is NOT ACCEPTED unless showing ticket number(s), or that the ticket is paid for.
Completed Cover Page and Credit Card Authorization forms (print from browser)

Processing Instructions

Please forward the completed requirements detailed above to:

TRAVEL DOCUMENT SYSTEMS, INC.,
925 Fifteenth Street N.W. Suite 300
Washington D.C. 20005

Your application will be hand carried to the Brazil Consulate, and is usually processed in not less than 15 business days.

This information pertains to applicants who are residents of the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Fees

TDS Service Fee:

$50.00 per visa

Consular Fee:

$150.00 Per Visa - Valid three months to 60 months

Include credit card authorization, a check or money order payable to "Travel Document Systems, Inc." for TDS handling fee per visa, plus Consular Fee per visa, plus return Shipping Fee.

Return Postage

Continental USA Only -
$23.00 FedEx (Next Business Day - up to 3 passports)
$26.00 FedEx (Next Business Day - 4 or more passports)
$39.00 FedEx (Saturday Delivery)
Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI -
$39.00 FedEx Next Day Letter (No Saturday Delivery)

Visa Notes

The Brazil visa is issued valid for multiple entries from 3 months to 60 months at the discretion of the Consulate. The period of stay in Brazil is up to 90 days each entry, or for a maximum stay of 180 days during any 12 months period. The visa must be first used within 90 days of the date of issue of the visa, or it expires.
Children under age 18 not travelling with both parents must provide a notarized letter of consent.

International Certificate of Vaccination for yellow fever is required if arriving in Brazil from any area of an infected country
.There are nine different Brazilian consular offices in the U.S.-- each issues its own application form and requirements may vary.
Some Consulates do not accept visa applications by mail.

INFORMATION AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
REVISED 07/2008

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