Standard Business eVisa: $144.00
In addition to our service fees, visa applications require fees paid to the consulate and may be subject to supplemental processing fees. Shipping and additional service fees are separate. For a full list of fees consult your visa application kit. Work visas have higher service fees because of their complexity. To see the available processing times for your destination and the consular fees, click on the “Consular Fees and Visa Processing Times” link to the right.
Visa Exempt
The government of Brazil have implemented a visa-free regime starting June 17th, 2019. Travelers can enter in Brazil for a stay of up to 90 days, which can be extended for an additional 90 days. Please keep in mind that even if staying less than 90 days, you must:
Register your trip with the US Embassy:
The US State Department strongly encourages American citizens planning international travel to register with the US Embassy(s) in the countries they plan to visit. For just $20.00 per traveler, Travisa will complete the State Department Registration for the applicant. Official notifications about travel advisories and warnings will be sent to the traveler registered.
Click here to register your trip with the US Embassy in Brazil
If traveler intends to pass through immigration, a transit visa may be required. Please confirm with your travel agent or airline to determine if the itinerary is for direct airside transit. A visa is not required for direct airside transit through Brazil. Traveler must be in possession of a valid passport and onward ticket, and must remain in the airport's transit area.
Passport Requirements:
Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Brazil, and with at least one blank passport page available for Brazilian visa stamp. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.Residents of Connecticut and Rhode Island and Atlanta and Houston jurisdictions: Passport must contain two blank passport pages side by side.
Proof of State Residency:
Clear photocopy of applicant's driver's license or state issued ID. Address on the ID must match address on the visa application form.Applicants living in Connecticut and Rhode Island, or Houston or Atlanta jurisdictions: The driver’s license copy must be notarized in the state where it is issued, the notary seal must be on the same page as the image.
Proof of Travel Arrangements:
Confirmed round-trip or onward airline ticket.
Medical Requirements:
Yellow fever vaccination certificate if applicant has traveled within the last 90 days to endemic area.
Onward Destination Visa:
Valid onward destination visas (if applicable).
A valid passport and business visa are required to study in Brazil.
Send these documents to Travisa
Washington, DC: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Brazil, and with at least one blank passport page available for Brazilian visa stamp. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.
Brazil Visa Application Form:
One signed Brazil visa application form receipt plus one copy. To fill in the on-line form select "Visa Request" and follow the steps, every question must be answered. The signature must be inside the signature box on the receipt page. The form will expire within 30 days. The Consulate of Brazil requires a visa application be completed according to strict guidelines. Make sure your documentation is accurately prepared by making use of Document Preparation Service. After placing your order, you will receive an Application Kit which includes an optional form where you can provide simple answers. If you choose this service a Specialist will work with you to ensure the required documents are prepared according to government and consular requirements. Once your application form is complete, we will return it to you via a secure and encrypted email for your signature, keeping your personal information safe.
Photo Requirements:
Two recent 2 x 2 passport photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
OR - you can upload a photo when you place your order, instead of providing physical passport photos.
Other Forms:
Miami: If someone else is financially responsible for you during your trip, they must fill out the “Affidavit of Support” form found in your application kit. You must provide a notarized copy of this form AND a notarized copy of your sponsor’s ID. The ID must contain a photo and signature. The signature on the affidavit of support must match the one on the ID presented.
Letter Of Invitation:
Photocopy of the school registration or confirmation of acceptance, including address/names/qualifications of responsible parties in Brazil.
Clear photocopy of applicant's driver's license or state issued ID. Address on the ID must match address on the visa application form.
Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency.
Criminal Record:
Washington, DC: FBI clearance from the FBI Headquarters or FBI approved channelers.
Applicants Under the Age of 18:
Washington, DC: Minors (under 18) must submit a notarized or certified birth certificate and notarized letter of consent, signed by each parent listed on the birth certificate (or legal guardian, with proof of guardianship). A copy must also be carried with the passport. Letter of Consent Form
Proof of Insurance:
Washington, DC:
You must provide proof of health insurance coverage for trips outside the US. This must include:
Washington, DC: Original yellow fever vaccination certificate if the applicant has traveled within the last 90 days to an endemic area including Angola, Benin, Bissau Guinea, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Colombia, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guiana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Suriname, Tanzania, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda or Venezuela.
Proof of Sufficient Funds:
You must provide proof of sufficient funds. This proof must include:
Country of Origin:
Children of Brazilian citizens can only apply for a visa if they have not yet been issued a Brazilian birth certificate and therefore are not eligible for a Brazilian passport. In that case, the Brazilian parent(s) must attach a notarized Declaration of Non-Citizenship stating that the child was not registered in any Consulate or in Brazil and, therefore, does not hold Brazilian citizenship.
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Houston: All temporary visa holders must register with the Federal Police within the first 90 days of arrival in Brazil regardless of the length of stay. A visa form will be issued by the Brazilian Consulate prior to arrival. Upon registration in Brazil, you must present your original visa form (VAF) along with your Apostilled birth certificate (which must be translated by a sworn translator in Brazil before being presented). Failing to register in time will result in daily fines.
This is Travisa's service order form, where you will provide your contact and shipping information, choose the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.
Click here for Brazil Consular Fees and Visa Processing Times
Visa Validity:
The visa validity and duration of stay per visit is at the discretion of the Brazilian Consulate. Long-duration visas (valid for 5 or 10 years, for instance) are valid from the day they were issued. Short-duration visas (valid for 30 or 90 days, for example) are valid from the date of first entry into Brazil. All visa holders, regardless of nationality or visa validity date, may only stay in Brazil for up to 90 days per year, unless otherwise noted on the visa. An extension of the original 90 days may be granted by the Federal Police Department in Brazil, yet total stay cannot exceed 180 days a year, unless otherwise noted. If your Brazilian visa is still valid and your passport expires, you can get a new passport and carry both the new (valid) passport and the old one (with the visa) when you travel to Brazil.
Visa Processing Time:
Once a visa application has been filed to a Brazilian Consulate, the passport will not be released early and there can be no request for expedited service. The processing time for Brazilian visas can vary greatly. In some cases an appointment is required (Travisa can set the appointment) in order for processing to begin. In some locations there are limits on applications that can be filed each day or week. If planning travel to other countries prior to visiting Brazil, please contact Travisa for advice on coordination.
The US State Department strongly encourages American citizens planning international travel to register with the US Embassy(s) in the countries they plan to visit. Registration notifies the US Embassy in each country of your travel plans and enrolls you in the State Department travel advisory and warnings program. Feel more secure about your international travels by having Travisa register your trip with the US Department of State; simply complete the form on your visa application kit after placing your order.
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.
Rotary exchange is for student applicants going to Brazil on an exchange program through an international organization that is not considered a study abroad program.
Letter Of Acceptance:
Original letter from a Brazilian school, college or university, on the appropriate letterhead, confirming the enrollment or acceptance of the student and informing the duration of studies. Original letter, on letterhead, from the Brazilian organization dedicated to student exchange programs stating: - The student is included in their exchange program; - Name and location of the educational institution where the applicant will be studying; - Name(s), address, and qualifications of responsible party(ies) of “host family” in Brazil Certified copy of the Brazilian organization dedicated to student exchange programs' bylaws ("Ata de Fundação" e/ou "Estatuto Social") issued by the Brazilian "Cartório" that holds its records; Copy of the Brazilian organization dedicated to student exchange programs' registration in the National Registry of Legal Entities ("Cadastro Nacional de Pessoas Jurídicas")
Evidence of sufficient funds to support stay in Brazil; three most recent bank statements. If parents are sponsoring the applicant; parents' bank statements, along with a notarized letter of support from indicating who will be financially responsible for the student while in Brazil and a copy of their photo ID matching the name on the bank statement.
A valid passport and Vitem I visa are required for scientific or research activities to travel to Brazil.This visa is specifically for: Scientists, professors or researchers, participating in scientific or technological studies, associated with Brazilian Institutions of academic studies or research and development, for a maximum of two years, without payment from a Brazilain source or to perform a "pro-labore" work within a ninety day period.
Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Brazil, with at least two blank passport pages available for Brazilian visa stamps. The Passport must contain two blank visa pages side by side. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Brazil visas.
One recent 2 x 2 passport photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
Washington, DC: Please submit: - Copy of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation's Ordinance ("Portaria do MCT") that authorized the research activity and the scientist's participation and/or letter issued by official Brazilian development entity (CNPq, CAPES, FINEP and others) financing the research grant. - Original, notarized Terms of Commitment Form: Terms of Commitment
A notarized letter of invitation from the host organization or sponsor in Brazil explaining the relationship to the applicant and the purpose of travel to Brazil. In addition, the letter must indicate the length of stay, place of stay, host’s contact information and who will be financially responsible for the traveler.
Proof of continuous residence within the Consulate’s jurisdiction for 12 months:copy of driver’s license, utility bills, residential lease, bank statements and in some cases school documents are all acceptable documents as proof of jurisdiction.
Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency or copy of airline ticket showing entry and departure from Brazil.
Washington, DC: Apostilled FBI Criminal Background Check The consulate of Brazil requires an FBI Clearance Certificate. It must: • Be an original document issued within the past 60 days on a standard letterhead with contact information of the issuing authority. • Have sufficient information about the applicant to determine it is not a homonym. Examples: full name, residential address, date of birth, identification document (passport, driver’s license or state ID), social security number. • Reflect where the applicant has lived on the past 12 months. Clearances from the FBI Headquarters or FBI Approved Channelers are equally accepted. For the list of FBI approved channelers, please refer to FBI website: FBI Clearance.
Original or notarized bank statements; and/or letter from the sponsoring institution assuring grant, or scholarship or allowance; and/or paychecks. Applicant must have at least R$ 2.000,00 (two thousand reais) per month to be spent in Brazil.
Other Requirements:
An authorization letter from competent authorities will be required in the following cases: - The collection of data and specimens of Brazilian genetic heritage will require prior authorization from "Conselho de Gestão do Patrimônio Genético - CGEN"; - Carrying-out activities in indigenous areas will require prior authorization from "Fundação Nacional do Índio- FUNAI"; - Carrying-out activities in National Reserves will require prior authorization from "Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e Recursos Naturais Renováveis - IBAMA"; - Carrying-out activities in or close to border or national security areas will require prior authorization from "Secretaria de Assessoramento da Defesa Nacional - SADEN/PR". NOTE: If none of the activities listed will apply, the scientist/researcher must provide an affidavit declaring that he/she will not be pursuing any of those activities without consent of competent Brazilian authorities.
Three recent 2 x 2 passport photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/white background.
Ministry of Labor Approval required: you must obtain a Ministry of Labor approval letter from Brazil. Your letter will be sent directly to a local Consulate of Brazil. You will need to know which consulate your approval letter was sent to because that will be the consulate to process your visa application.
Business Cover Letter:
The Consulate of Brazil has strict requirements for the Business Cover Letter. In addition to the information on the sample included in your kit, your Business Cover Letter must:
Note: an original Letter of Invitation from the inviting or host company can be used in place of a Business Cover Letter if it contains all of the above required information.
To generate a Brazilian Business Cover Letter on-line, fill out this Business Letter Form and print the completed letter on your company letterhead.
Birth Certificate:
Washington, DC: You must provide a notarized copy of your birth certificate.
You must provide an original FBI Clearance. The Clearance must:
A valid passport and visa are required to travel as a crew member to Brazil.
Original letter from employer or sponsoring company, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant's employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit to Brazil. It is extremely important that the business letter includes the statement that "no technical work or assistance" will be provided during stay in Brazil. The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact information in host country. The Consulate of Brazil requires an official business letter to support your application. To generate a Brazil Business Cover Letter on-line, simply request this service and provide your information using the simple online form in your Visa Application Kit, which you will receive once you place your order.Washington, DC: An original letter of introduction from your US-based company is required. Included in your application kit are sample Business Cover Letters for your reference. Please use the Sample Business Letter for standard business purposes and the Conference Sample if you are traveling to attend a conference. Please have your company use the exact language and format provided in the samples in order to prevent a rejection and possible delays with your visa request. In addition to the language provided in the sample, your Business Cover Letter must clearly state that "No technical assistance will be performed while in Brazil".
Boston: evidence of sufficient funds to support stay in destination such as a copy of most recent bank statement.
A valid passport and visa are required to work in Brazil.
The following letters are required from the Brazilian company: a. A letter of invitation from the Brazilian entity inviting applicant to provide technical services in the country. b. A letter from the entity specifying the place and condition of the work to be performed by the applicant. c. A letter from the Brazilian entity assuming responsibility for all maintenance expenses associated with applicant's stay in Brazil as well as his repatriation to his/her country of origin upon the termination of his work in Brazil. d. An official document from sponsoring entity in Brazil (such as statute, founding charter, etc.) as well as proof of the entity’s registration with the competent regulatory body.
Notarized business cover letter addressed to the Brazilian Consulate explaining the purpose of the trip in detail, and the nature of duties to be performed in exact detail, guaranteeing financial support for the applicant while in Brazil, and return transportation.The Consulate of Brazil requires an official business letter to support your application. To generate a Brazil Business Cover Letter on-line, simply request this service and provide your information using the simple online form in your Visa Application Kit, which you will receive once you place your order.
Copy of medical insurance policy indicating full coverage for the duration of stay in Brazil.
Yellow fever vaccination is recommended if applicant will travel to one of the following regions in Brazil: Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Federal District, Goiás, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima, Tocantins.
A valid passport and business visa are required to visit Brazil. Below is a summary of the necessary documents and requirements for obtaining a visa to Brazil:
Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Brazil, and with at least one blank passport page available for Brazilian visa stamp. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.Residents of Connecticut and Rhode Island: Passport must contain two blank visa pages side by side.Washington, DC: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Brazil, and with at least two blank passport pages side by side, available for Brazilian visa stamps. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.
An original notarized letter of invitation from the sponsor in Brazil. The letter must be printed on the sponsor’s letterhead, explaining the relationship to the applicant and the purpose of travel to Brazil. In addition, the letter must indicate the length of stay, place of stay, host’s name, contact information, and state that the applicant will not be paid by any source in Brazil.
Washington, DC: An original letter of introduction from your US-based company is required. Included in your application kit are sample Business Cover Letters for your reference. Please use the Sample Business Letter for standard business purposes and the Conference Sample if you are traveling to attend a conference. Please have your company use the exact language and format provided in the samples in order to prevent a rejection and possible delays with your visa request. In addition to the language provided in the sample, your Business Cover Letter must clearly state that "No technical assistance will be performed while in Brazil".
Clear photocopy of applicant's driver's license or state issued ID. Address on the ID must match address on the visa application form. Please Note: If the applicant must submit a utility bill the consulate requires electric, gas, or a water bill; phone and cable bills are not accepted.
Washington, DC: You must provide one copy of your birth certificate showing both parents' names.
Washington, DC: Police Clearance. The clearance must: • Be obtained from the applicant’s city or county's jurisdictional police department • Bear the official stamp or seal from the police department or be notarized • Be original
Copy of yellow fever vaccination certificate if the applicant has traveled within the last 90 days to an endemic area including Angola, Benin, Bissau Guinea, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Colombia, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guiana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Suriname, Tanzania, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda or Venezuela.Washington, DC: The original vaccination certificate is required.
A valid passport and visa are required for official missions to Brazil.
A letter from the US Department of State, Diplomatic Mission or International Organization stating the nature and duration of the mission. The letter must include the following information, in this order: - Full name (first/middle/last): - Passport Number: - Official Title: - Government Department/Agency/Organization: - U.S. point of contact for questions regarding this mission: - Departure date from the USA: - Date of arrival in Brazil: - City place of arrival in Brazil: - City/cities place of official mission: - Duration of stay in Brazil: - Purpose of the trip (detailed): - Point of Contact in Brazil and their contact information: To generate a Brazil Business Cover Letter on-line, simply request this service and provide your information using the simple online form in your Visa Application Kit, which you will receive once you place your order.
This visa is issued for the duration of the mission, as approved by authorities in Brazil, or on the basis of reciprocity.
A letter of invitation from the religious organization in Brazil containing the following:
Good conduct record issued by the local (i.e., applicant's place of residence) police department/authority. Houston and New York: FBI clearance is required.
Washington, DC: Minors under the age of 18 must submit a notarized birth certificate, a notarized consent letter signed by both parents (the form is found here: http://sistemas.mre.gov.br/kitweb/datafiles/CgWashington/en-us/file/Visa%20authorization%20Form-2.doc) which must also be carried with the passport.
Evidence of sufficient funds to support stay in Brazil; three most recent bank statements.
If the purpose of the visit falls under an international cooperative agreement: Copy of both the original cooperation agreement and the memorandum of understanding, additional protocol or equivalent, in which the applicant is named. If the applicant's spouse accompanies applicant and/or dependent: Copy of marriage certificate and birth certificate of dependents. This document must be legalized by the Consulate. All of the following are required:
Religious Visas will be issued for a maximum of one year, though they may be extended in Brazil by the “Departamento de Polícia Marítima, Aeroportuária e de Fronteiras (DPMAF)”. Extensions must be requested at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the visa.
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