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A country of eastern South America. The
largest country in the continent, it was ruled by Portugal from 1500 to
1822, when it became a separate empire ruled by Pedro I, son of King
John VI of Portugal. A republic was established in 1889.
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Brazil Facts
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Required Items/Steps Checklist |
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Passport Requirements: Send
us your original, signed
passport valid
for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page
available for visa stamp(s). The Amendment pages in the back of
the passport can't be used for visa stamp. |
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Visa
Application Form: Two visa application forms per applicant
properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on
each application. Improperly completed forms may delay the
processing of your visa. Please provide under "Purpose of
Trip/Comments" specific details concerning the purpose of your
trip to Brazil. If left blank, the application will be rejected
by the consulate. |
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Photo Requirements: Two
recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and
with a plain/light background. (snapshots are not accepted).
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Other Forms: A copy of
applicant driver’s license. Please enlarge for clarity. Address
on driver’s license must match address on visa application form.
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Proof of Departure:
Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel
agency, copy of airline ticket or a corporate letter stating
travel plans. A signed letter on the travel agency’s letterhead
confirming round-trip booking may also be submitted.
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Minors: A child (under 18)
who is not traveling with both parents or a legal guardian must
provide (1) a notarized copy of the birth certificate
and (2) a notarized
Letter of Consent signed by both parents listed on the birth
certificate or legal guardian authorizing the Brazilian consulate to issue a visa to
the minor. Proof of guardianship must be submitted. Both letter
of consent and guardianship document must be authenticated by
the Consular Service of the Brazilian Consulate. |
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Medical Requirements:
Yellow fever vaccination certificate if applicant has traveled
within the last 90 days to Angola, Benin, Bissau Guinea,
Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo 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, Surinam,
Tanzania, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda or Venezuela.
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For Business Travelers:
Business Letter - 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. |
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Complete the
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). |
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Service Fees
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•Regular
(15 day) Processing
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$89.00 |
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Visa Validity
Tourist visas are usually
valid for up to 5 years and allow a maximum stay of 90 days per
entry. First entry into Brazil must take place within 90 days
from date of visa issuance |
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Visa Processing Time
Visas are usually processed
in 15 working days. Rush and Emergency service may be
available for additional fees. Please visit our
Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is
defined as any attempt made by Passport Rush to retrieve the
visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to
process the visa.
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased
until all visas and passports are secured and in your
possession. |
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