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REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN VISA TO ENTER BRAZIL
Eligibility for Tourist Visa as follows:
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Leisure travel (sightseeing only)
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Visit to friends and relatives (does not include religious visits)
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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.
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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.
Jurisdiction: These instructions apply only residents of the following states: Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas.
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U.S. Passport (not a copy), must be valid for 6 months from date of entry, and contain at least two blank visa pages.
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For strictly tourism, check the box named "Tourism" and put "Strictly tourism and no company business involved while in Brazil." on the Comments line under Item 21 - Purpose of trip, page two of the form.
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Persons making short visits to religious organizations, churches, missionaries, or humanitarian organizations in Brazil, should present a letter from the church or institution responsible for organizing the trip. The letter should explain what the group is going to do in Brazil, the name and contact information of the institution they will be visiting and what kind of volunteer assistance they will provide (brief or incomplete explanations are usually rejected, causing delays).
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Proof of Residency: Provide a clear photocopy of driver's license as proof of residency
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If your visa application mentions "visiting friends" please include a NOTARIZED letter of invitation from your host in Brazil.
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Copy of round trip airline tickets -OR- letter from travel agent confirming round-trip tickets will be issued.
Minor Children:(Under 18 Years)
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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
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). The aplication form must be signed by both parents
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 10 business days.
Fees
- TDS Service Fee:
- $50.00 per visa
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Consular Fee:
- $140.00 Per Visa - Tourist Visa
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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 - Validity
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Visa is usually valid for entry within 90 days of the issue date, and then becomes valid after the first entry, for multiple entries for a further ninety days to five years. If it is not used within 90 days of issue date, the visa automatically expires. The period of stay in Brazil, of each entry, may be between 30 days and three months (no more than six months stay during any 12 months period). Persons who are visiting friends or conducting activities other than sightseeing may be issued a more limited visa, valid for entry for only 30-90 days, for a stay of up to 30 days. The specific validity of each visa - 30 days, 90 days or 5 years for entry, or 30 days, or 90 days stay - is determined solely by the Consulate and cannot be changed.
Visa Notes:
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Int'l Certificate of Vaccination showing valid polio vaccination s required for all children aged between 3 months and 6 years. International Certificate of Vaccination for yellow fever is required if entering Brazil within 80 days of visiting from any area of an infected country.
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There are nine different Brazilian consular offices in the U.S.-- each issues its own application form and requirements may vary.
REGISTER YOUR TRIP:
The U.S. Department of State encourages all American travelers to register with their local Embassy or Consulate when arriving in a foreign country. Registration helps the Embassy to provide important services for American citizens residing or traveling abroad. Some of these services include:
- Locating individuals in cases of family or personal emergencies,
- Relaying important travel and safety information about the region,
- Arranging evacuation transportation in cases of natural disaster or civil unrest,
- Issuing replacement passports when originals are lost, and
- A number of other administrative services relating to personal documentation.
Without the information provided through registration, the Embassy is severely hindered in its ability to provide these services. Many of these services involve emergency situations and time constraints, therefore failure to register will almost certainly lead to delays at moments when you can least afford them.
INFORMATION AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
REVISED 07/2008
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