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Brazil - Technical Traveler |
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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: One original Brazil visa application
per applicant properly completed on-line, printed and signed,
plus one copy. Only on-line Brazilian visa applications are
accepted. Signature must be original on printed Brazil visa
application receipt.
Note: Improperly completed Brazil visa application forms
may delay the processing of your visa. 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
visa application must be submitted within that time or a new
on-line Brazil visa application form must be completed and
printed. The Brazilian Consulate will only accept on-line visa
application forms. |
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Photo Requirements: Three
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.
- A Power Of Attorney
form is a new requirement needed to obtain a visa.
Download the form
HERE
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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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Official Invitation from Brazil:
Prior authorization by the Ministry of
Labor must be obtained before applying for Technical visa. |
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Criminal Record:
Good conduct record issued by the local (i.e.,
applicant's place of residence) police department/authority.
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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, Camerun, Central
African Republic, Colombia, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo,
Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Gabon,
Gambia, Ghana, Guiana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenia, 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 Passport Rush
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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$198.00 |
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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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