Consular
Jurisdiction applies for Visa for Brazil. Travisa processes all Brazil visas
according to the state of residency of the traveler.
Please forward your application to the appropriate Travisa location for
processing. CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION
Valid/signed passport (valid 6 months; with at least one blank visa page.
(Applicants within the Houston Jurisdiction need to provide
two blank visa pages side by side).
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2 Visa application forms completed and signed. Application forms must be photocopied on one sheet of paper, front and back, not upside down. Question # 21/Comments must be filled out with specific details. Without this the application will be rejected by the consulate!.
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1 Passport photograph.
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Proof of departure--computer generated flight itinerary from the travel agent.
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Minors (under the age of 18) must submit visa application forms signed by both parents and notarized. Also a letter of consent is needed, signed by the non-accompanying parent or guardian authorizing to issue a visa. A notarized copy of the minors birth certificate or a guardianship document (if applicable) is also required.
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Miami
and Houston jurisdictions Only. For children between the ages of 3 months to 6 years, certificate of vaccination against polio is required. It should also state the type of the dosage of the vaccination.
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Special Instructions: Applicants within Chicago Jurisdiction: A
host letter is required for individuals traveling to Brazil as tourists but not
staying in a hotel. The letter must be signed and stamped with seal by a
Cartório (Notary) in Brazil.
It should be from the host(s) or contact(s) in Brazil, addressed to the Brazil
Consulate in Chicago and it should contain the following background information
about the host(s) or contact(s) in Brazil: (1) Name(s), (2)Complete Address,
(3)ID number if Brazilian citizen(s) or visa status and nationality if not a
citizen, (4)Reason why the person is living or staying in Brazil (if not a
Brazil citizen, (5)Relationship with the applicant (explain how you got to know
each other), (6) Profession or occupation, and (7) Employer's name. In addition,
the letter should provide an explanation of the purpose of your trip.
It is okay for this letter to be a copy (a fax for example), as long as the
notary’s seals and / or stamps are legible. It can be in English or Portuguese.
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Copy of your driver's license (please enlarge for clarity).
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Complete the Global Reservation Form.
This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with
all other supporting documents.
(NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply).
Valid/signed passport (valid 6 months; with at least one blank visa page).
(Applicants within the Houston Jurisdiction need to provide
two blank visa pages side by side).
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2 Visa application forms completed and signed. Application forms must be photocopied on one sheet of paper, front and back, not upside down. Question # 21/Comments must be filled out with specific details. Without this the application will be rejected by the consulate!.
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1 Passport photograph.
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Copy of your driver's license (please enlarge for clarity).
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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. The business letter must also indicate who will
be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact
information in host country. In addition, it is extremely important that the
business letter indicates that "no technical work or assistance" will be
provided during stay in Brazil. Note: Applicants within Miami jurisdiction must
provide a notarized business letter.
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Chicago and Houston jurisdictions
only. Invitation from the company in Brazil is required.
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Proof of departure--computer generated flight itinerary from the travel agent.
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Complete the Global Reservation Form.
This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with
all other supporting documents.
(NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply).
Visa Validity - Business visas are based on consul's decision. The type 2 visa can be issued up to 5 years and allowed to stay for 90 days. The technical type 5 visa is to be used within 30 days.
Visa Processing Time Non-refundable tickets
or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are
secured and in your possession.
Washington DC, New York, Florida, and San Francisco –
Visas are usually processed in 5 to 7 business days.
Chicago – Visas are usually processed in 8 to 9 business
days.
Los Angeles – Visas are usually processed in 10 business
days.
Houston – Visas are usually processed in 12 business days.
2 Visa application forms completed and signed. Application forms must be photocopied on one sheet of paper, front and back, not upside down. Question # 21/Comments must be filled out with specific details. Without this the application will be rejected by the consulate!.
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Two recent 2" x 2" passport-type photos, either in color or black and white, front view, full face, with a light background (snapshots are not accepted).
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Proof of financial ability to pay for the one's stay in Brazil.
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Good conduct record issued
by the local (i.e., applicant's place of residence) police department/authority.(This must be a notarized
copy for Los Angeles residents).
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Copy of the school registration or confirmation of acceptance, notarized parents' authorization (if applicant is under 18 years old), address/names/qualifications of responsible parties in Brazil.
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A copy of driver license is required.
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A copy of applicant’s birth
certificate is required. Original birth certificate is required if applicant is
within Los Angeles jurisdiction.
Document
Legalization: Applicant's Birth Certificate and Good Conduct Record must be
authenticated (legalized) by the Brazilian Embassy prior to the processing
of the visa. The total fees for the authentication of these documents are: Brazil
Authentication Fee - $30; Travisa Service Fee for Document
Authentication - $54 ($32 for first document and $22 for any additional
documents.) These fees are in addition to Consular Fees and Travisa Service
Fee for the processing of the Student visa. Please include these fees in
your total payment to Travisa.
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Complete the Global Reservation Form.
This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with
all other supporting documents.
(NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply).
Visa Processing TimeNon-refundable tickets or
reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured
and in your possession.
Washington DC, New York, Florida, and San Francisco
–
Visas are usually processed in 5 to 7 business days.
Chicago – Visas are usually processed in 8 to 9 business
days.
Los Angeles – Visas are usually processed in 10 business
days.
Houston – Visas are usually processed in 12 business days.
diplomatic
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Valid/signed passport (valid 6 months; with at least one blank visa page).
(Applicants within the Houston Jurisdiction need to provide
two blank visa pages side by side).
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2 Visa application forms completed and signed. Application forms must be photocopied on one sheet of paper, front and back, not upside down.
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2 Passport photographs.
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Copy of your driver's license (please enlarge for clarity).
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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, declaring that "technical support" will not be performed in Brazil, and guaranteeing financial support for the applicant while in Brazil, and return transportation. If business in Brazil is NOT of a technical nature, you must specifically state this on the business letter.
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Invitation from an organization in Brazil is required. (Chicago
and Houston jurisdictions only).
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Proof of departure--computer generated flight itinerary from the travel agent.
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Complete the Global Reservation Form.
This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with
all other supporting documents.
(NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply).
Visa Validity - Business visas are based on consul's decision. The type 2 visa can be issued up to 5 years and allowed to stay for 90 days. The technical type 5 visa is to be used within 30 days.
Visa Processing Time Non-refundable tickets
or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are
secured and in your possession.
Washington DC, New York, Florida, and San Francisco –
Visas are usually processed in 5 to 7 business days.
Chicago – Visas are usually processed in 8 to 9 business
days.
Los Angeles – Visas are usually processed in 10 business
days.
Houston – Visas are usually processed in 12 business days.
Consular
Jurisdiction applies for Visa for Brazil. Travisa processes all Brazil visas
according to the state of residency of the traveler. 
