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Requirements for obtaining a Tourist Visa for Brazil

Brazil Expedited Visa Service

Country: Brazil

Visa Type: Tourist

The following are required to obtain a Tourist Visa for Brazil

At this time, due to requirements of the consulate of Brazil, please allow a minimum of 15 business days to process a tourist visa application.


EDS SERVICE REQUEST APPLICATION FORM

  • Complete and return this form with all required information.

EDS Service Request Application Form

PASSPORT

  • Original signed passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • Your passport must have at least 1 clear blank visa pages available for the visa stamp(s).
  • EDS can obtain passport services for you on your behalf if needed. Please see our PASSPORT section.

APPLICATION FORM

  • As of June 9th, 2008, a Visa Application Form must be completed online. Please visit this link to complete the form: https://scedv.serpro.gov.br A new page will open in a new window. Please click on Visa Request. Complete all of the relevant fields on-screen then click on "Next". Follow the instructions and complete the form. You will finish by printing the confirmation page.  Please do not forget to sign and date the printed confirmation.  Return this form to EDS along with your other documents. 

PHOTOGRAPHS

  • One recent 2" X 2" passport type photograph, in color, front view, and with a plain light background.

LETTER OF CONFIRMATION or INVITATION

None Required

COVER LETTER

None Required

OTHER DOCUMENTS

  • Proof of departure - computer generated flight itinerary from the travel agent.
  • Copy of your driver's license. (Please enlarge for clarity)
  • 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 the issuance of a visa. A notarized copy of the minor's birth certificate or a guardianship document (if applicable) is also required.
  • All non-U.S passport holders must include a photocopy of a green card or valid U.S. work visa.

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Visas cannot be changed or extended. If your travel plans change after the visa is issued you will need to re-apply for a new one.
  • For children between the ages of 3 months and 6 years, an international polio vaccination certificate is required.
  • Minors under 18 years of age not traveling with both parents or legal guardian(s) must provide a notarized letter of consent signed by the non-accompanying parent(s) or guardian authorizing Consular Section of the Brazilian Embassy to issue a visa. A copy of the minor's birth certificate or, as applicable, the guardianship document, is also required.
  • If you were born in Brazil and you apply for Brazil visa with a new U.S. passport, you'll be granted visa only if the decree regarding the lost of your citizenship has been published in the Brazilian official newspaper (Diário Oficial da União).
  • The Embassy of Brazil and its Consulates recently changed visa submission requirements. As a result, an additional fee of $20 will be temporarily assessed to cover the extra costs associated with strict jurisdiction enforcement imposed by Brazil.
  • Citizens of the following countries are not required to have a visa to visit Brazil for TOURISM purposes for up to 90 days: Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad Tobago, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vatican, Venezuela.
  • Maximum stay in Brazil: 90 days
  • Also note: Any visa applicant may be interviewed by a consular officer if necessary.
  • Please note: Validity of granted visa is contingent on entry to the country within 90 days of issuance. 
  • A visa obtained on an emergency basis for this country may incur an additional surcharge.  Please call or write to discuss your specific circumstances.

PAYMENT

  • The consulate only accepts United States Postal Money Orders for the cost of the visas. If you prefer, EDS can obtain the money order for the consulate. EDS accepts VISA, MasterCard, Discover Card, and American Express. Money orders and cash are also accepted.

Consular Rates

 Standard
8+ Business days		Rush
7 Business days
multiple entry$210.00$260.00
 

EDS Service Rates

Standard
8+ Business Days		Rush
5-7 Business Days		Emergency
1-4 Business Days
All applications from:
DC, VA, MD, NC, SC, KY, DE, TN, WV		$70.00$110.00$195.00
All applications from:
CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, PR, RI, VT		$125.00$165.00$240.00
All applications from:
AK, AR, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NE, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY		$125.00$165.00$240.00
All applications from:
IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, MO, ND, SD, WI		$125.00$165.00$240.00
All applications from:
AL, AR, FL, GA, KS, LA, MS, OK, TX		$125.00$165.00$240.00
 
A $10.00 surcharge is added for non-US Passport holders.
 
EDS accepts Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express Credit Cards


SENDING YOUR DOCUMENTS

When you have completed the visa application form, the EDS Service Request form, and this pre-shipping checklist, you may send all of your documents to the address below. We recommend using FedEx, UPS, DHL, or the USPS Express Mail for next-day delivery.

Embassy Document Services
Attn: Visa Processing
14908 Honey Locust Court
Woodbridge, VA 22193


All same day requests must be received by 8am. We recommend using FedEx, UPS, or DHL. Applications received after 8am will be submitted the next business day.