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REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN VISA TO ENTER BRAZIL
Tourist Visa
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.
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THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF BRAZIL IN NEW YORK ACCEPTS TOURIST VISA APPLICATIONS ONLY FOR RESIDENTS OF THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Proof
of residence in the Consulate's Jurisdiction required(eg. Copy
of drivers license)
Minor Children:(Under 18 Years)
Proof
of residence in the Consulate's Jurisdiction required(eg. Copy
of drivers license)
Notarized photocopy of the birth certificate (not orginal)
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.
Processing Instructions
Please forward the completed requirements detailed above to:
TRAVEL DOCUMENT SYSTEMS, INC.,
641 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1435
New York, NY 10022
Your application will be hand carried to the Consulate Office, and is usually processed in 48-72 hours. Groups of 10+ applications may take 4-5 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 from an infected area.
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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.
Holidays at the Brazilian Embassy in Washington in 2006
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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