Brazil Visa
Please note: US Citizens traveling to Brazil from the United States are required to obtain a travel visa prior to departing the United States, in order to be able to enter the country of Brazil.
Brazil Tourist Visa
• Visa is Required
• Submit Your Passport, must be valid for 6 months from date of entry, and contain at least one blank visa page.
• 1 Fully completed and signed online Visa Application Form.
Please note: You must send or hand-in all documents and requirements directly to the Ambassador Passport and Visa Services address. Failure to do so will result in significant delays beyond our control.
After clicking on the below link provided (ignore notice regarding "Your server / connection is not secure..." or "there is a problem with this website's security certificate..." This is because the site is being hosted in Brazil, there is no problem.
In order to access the application, please click on the "Advanced" button, then "continue to this website" if on Firefox, "add exception". Once you get to the site, select the "English" landguage on the top right, then choose the "Visa" button, scroll down to the bottom left of the webpage and click on the button "Start new application" .
Proceed with filling out, printing and signing the receipt of the completed online application (receipt will come with a bar code, a "protocol number" and a bottom rectangle for the signature):
Click Here to Access the Brazil Online Visa Application Form
• 1 recent passport photograph
• 1 Copy of Drivers License or Valid State ID
• Copy of round trip airline tickets or travel itinerary If traveling on a Cruise Ship, copy of the Cruise itinerary with travelers name must also be provided.
• For Non - US Citizens: A copy of Green Card or Legal Status in United States Should also be Submitted
• Completed Ambassador Passport and Visa Cover Letter
Click Here for Ambassador Passport and Visa Cover Letter
Minors: (Children under age of 18)
• Visa is Required
• U.S. Passport, must be valid for 6 months from date of entry, and contain at least one blank visa page.
• 1 Fully completed and signed online Visa Application Form.
Please note: You must send or hand-in all documents and requirements directly to the Ambassador Passport and Visa Services address. Failure to do so will result in significant delays beyond our control.
After clicking on the below link provided (ignore notice regarding "Your server / connection is not secure..." or "there is a problem with this website's security certificate..." This is because the site is being hosted in Brazil, there is no problem.
In order to access the application, please click on the "Advanced" button, then "continue to this website" if on Firefox, "add exception." Once you get to the site, select the "English" landguage on the top right, then choose the "Visa" button, scroll down to the bottom left of the webpage and click on the button "Start new application."
Proceed with filling out, printing and signing the receipt of the completed online application (receipt will come with a bar code, a "protocol number" and a bottom rectangle for the signature):
Click Here to Access the Brazil Online Visa Application Form
• 1 recent passport photograph
• 1 Copy Drivers License or Valid State ID
• Notarized photocopy of the birth certificate
• 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) / guardian(s)
• Children under age 18 not traveling with both parents must provide a notarized letter of consent. This letter must be authenticated by the Brazilian Consulate, fee $20 per page
• Copy of round trip airline tickets or travel itinerary. If traveling on a Cruise Ship, copy of the Cruise itinerary with travelers name must also be provided.
• Completed Ambassador Passport and Visa Cover Letter
Click Here To Download the Ambassador Passport And Visa Cover Letter
Brazil e-Visa: A limited validity, short-term e-Visa (NOT the above 10 year, long-term traditional visa issued for tourist or business purpose) is available to U.S., Canadian, Australian and Japanese citizens. To Obtain an e-Visa, please click here.
Brazil Business Visa
• For business negotiations, sales and marketing only. If the purpose of visit or the nature of duties to be performed in Brazil includes any form of "technical support" e.g. installation, repair, start-up, software development, etc., the Temporary V Visa is mandatory
• Visa is Required
• Submit Your Passport, must be valid for 6 months from date of entry, and contain at least one blank visa page.
• 1 Fully completed and signed online Visa Application Form.
Please note: You must send or hand-in all documents and requirements directly to the Ambassador Passport and Visa Services address. Failure to do so will result in significant delays beyond our control.
After clicking on the below link provided (ignore notice regarding "Your server / connection is not secure..." or "there is a problem with this website's security certificate..." This is because the site is being hosted in Brazil, there is no problem.
In order to access the application, please click on the "Advanced" button, then "continue to this website" if on Firefox, go to "add exception". Once you get to the site, select the "English" landguage on the top right, then choose the "Visa" button, scroll down to the bottom left of the webpage and click on the button "Start new application" .
Proceed with filling out, printing and signing the receipt of the completed online application (receipt will come with a bar code, a "protocol number" and a bottom rectangle for the signature):
Click Here to Access the Brazil Online Visa Application Form
• 1 recent passport photograph
• 1 Copy of Drivers License or Valid State ID
• Copy of round trip airline tickets or travel itinerary
• For Non - US Citizens: A copy of Green Card or Legal Status in United States Should also be Submitted
• A business letter from your firm (on company’s letterhead), addressed to Consulate General of Brazil.
The business letter should state all of the following:
-Name and title of applicant Purpose of trip and contact in Brazil
-The nature of duties to be performed in exact detail and assuming full responsibility for the applicant while in Brazil and return transportation.
-The letter should be signed by a company executive other than the applicant.
-The following sentence must also be added in the Business Letter: "The applicant will neither perform any technical work nor will he/she be remunerated (paid for services rendered) from Brazilian Sources."
Click Here For A Sample Of The Business Letter
• For Non - US Citizens: A copy of Green Card or Legal Status in United States Should also be Submitted
• Completed Ambassador Passport and Visa Cover Letter
Brazil e-Visa: A limited validity, short-term e-Visa (NOT the above 10 year, long-term traditional visa issued for tourist or business purpose) is available to U.S., Canadian, Australian and Japanese citizens. To Obtain an e-Visa, please click here.
Processing Instructions
Please view the states under each Embassy / Consulate below to determine which jurisdiction location Ambassador Passport and Visa will submit your Brazil Visa on your behalf.
EMBASSY / CONSULATE:
Consulate of Brazil - Los Angeles Jurisdiction Covering: AZ, HI, ID, MT, NV, UT, WY, and in California- the counties of Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura.
Consulate of Brazil - San Francisco Jurisdiction Covering: Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Northern California.
Embassy of Brazil - Washington DC Jurisdiction Covering: District of Columbia, states of Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Consulate of Brazil – New York Jurisdiction Covering: Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and the Bermuda Islands.
Consulate of Brazil – Chicago Jurisdiction Covering: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Consulate of Brazil – Houston Jurisdiction Covering: Texas, Colorado, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.
Please note: For tourist visas within the Houston Consulate Jurisdiction, in addtion to all listed requirements, the visa application form and copy of applicant's driver license should be notarized.
For business visa applicants, in addition to all listed requirements, the visa application form, copy of applicant's driver license, and business letter (from the US company with the original signature) should be notarized.
Consulate of Brazil – Miami Jurisdiction Covering: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
Fees
Consular Fees
American Citizens, Tourist or Business Visas: $180.00
Non- U.S. Citizens - Tourist Visas:
Citizens of Australia: $55.00
Citizens of Canada: $85
Citizens of Nigeria: $85.00
Citizens of Japan: $45.00
Citizens of Russia : $70.00
Citizens of Mexico: $50.00
All other nationalities: $80.00
Non - U.S. Citizens - Business Visa:
All Nationalities except U.S.: $80.00
Consular fees should be paid by Postal Money Orders only (which Ambassador Passport and Visa can purchase on your behalf)
Ambassador Passport and Visa Fees
Please note: Due to recent changes at the Brazil Embassy and Consulates, Processing Times can vary from 6 Business Days up to 30 Business Days, based on your jurisdiction and type of visa - please contact an Ambassador Passport and Visa Services representative for the latest information and most accurate processing time for your Brazil Visa.
Ambassador Passport and Visa Fees: (For all Jurisdictions except Los Angeles):
Regular Processing - $200.00 (Turn-around time frame varies based on jurisdiction)
Rush Processing - $280.00 (Turn-around time frame varies based on jurisdiction)
Ultra Rush Processing- 10 to 15 Business Days (Please contact an Ambassador Passport and Visa representative at 310-828-7878 for availability and price)
If you need your visa faster than 10 Business Days, please contact one of our agents at 310-828-7878.
Los Angeles Jurisdiction:
Regular Processing - $120.00- 30 to 35 Business Days
Rush Processing:- $200.00 - 25 to 28 Business Days
Ultra Rush Processing - 10 to 15 Business Days in the Consulate (please contact an Ambassador Passport representative at 310-828-7878 for availability and price)
If you need your visa faster than 8 Business Days, please contact one of our agents at 310-828-7878.
There is a charge of $20.00 to obtain money orders
Note: There is a 5% charge for all government and consular fees paid by credit or debit cards.
Visa Information
If you are applying for a Brazil Vitem I Visa, contact us after you have clicked on the following link, and reviewed the requirements:
Click Here to Review The Requirements and Eligibility for Brazil Vitem 1 Visa
Shipping Charges
Federal Express Charges:
(Continental USA Only)
• FedEx 2nd Business Day: $45.00
• FedEx Letter (Priority Overnight): $48.00
• FedEx Letter (First Overnight): $130.00
• FedEx Letter (Saturday Delivery): $78.00
• Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI - Fedex Priority Overnight Letter (No Saturday Delivery) $88.00
Please Forward All The Above Documents and Requirements To:
Ambassador Passport and Visa Services, Inc.
2811 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 720
Santa Monica, California, 90403
(310) 828-7879
