Visa Requirements

 Tourist Visa

Eligibility for Tourist visa service as follows

• Leisure travel (sightseeing only)
• Visit to friends and relatives (does not include religious visits)
• Scientists, professors, or researchers (who are current University faculty), attending cultural, technological, or scientific conferences, seminars or meeting (services provided must not be paid by organizations/companies in Brazil, except for reimbursement of expenses or per diem allowances). An invitation from the host organization would usually be required.
• Participation in artistic or amateur sport competitions, whenever no monetary prize or paid admission is involved. An invitation from the host organization would usually be required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS

The new visa application form must be filled out electronically at:

Please make sure your signature is only in the signature box.  If you have a middle name on your passport please put it next to your first name on your application so it will print out on your application.

Brazil Visa Application Link

Once you reach the site, please find the “Visa Request” link in the third box on the left.

1. Authorization for Issuance of Brazilian Visa

Applicants under 18 year of age are considered MINORS and DO NOT SIGN THEIR  VISA APPLICATION FORMS. Both parents must fill out and sign the “AUTHORIZATION FOR ISSUANCE OF BRAZILIAN VISA FOR MINOR” form and the minor’s visa application form. Their signatures on the authorization form and the visa application form must be notarized.

Original or notarized copy of BIRTH CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENTED.

If the applicant (minor) was not born in the United States, please note that:

A) Documents not issued within the United States must have their originals either legalized by a Brazilian consular office responsible for the jurisdiction of the country the document was issued or certified by the embassy or consulate of that country in the United States.

B) Documents not issued in English, Portuguese, Spanish or French will require either:

– A sworn translation made by a competent translator in the United States with its signature acknowledged by a US notary public; or

– A translation done by or certified by the Consulate or Embassy of issuing country in the United States; or

– A sworn translation made by a competent translator outside of the United States to one of the four accepted languages above and duly legalized by the Brazilian consular office responsible for the jurisdiction of where the document was issued.

Minors’ visas will not be issued without consent from both parents, except if:

*One of the parents is deceased: in which case the death certificate (original, certified or notarized copy) must be submitted; or

*One of the parent’s is not listed on the birth certificate; or

*Court Order or Divorce Decree granting not only full custody but exclusive parental rights to one of the parents or legal guardian(s). The original or notarized copy of the complete document must be presented along with the other requirements.

. Children of Brazilian Citizens

Tourist Visa Requirements

1.A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Brazil, and contain at least two consecutive blank visa pages. Side by side blank pages.

2. Fully completed and signed pre-Brazil Visa Application Form from this link

Please make sure your signature is only in the signature box .Make sure to sign INSIDE THE BOX -Please say within the box when signing.    If you have a middle name on your passport please put it next to your first name on your application so it will print out on your application.

Brazil Visa Application Link

• Your signature must be within the Rectangle on the application form, NOT below the Rectangle.
• The Brazilian visa application must be submitted within one month of completion or it will expire. Please send within 30 days of completing the application online.

3. Professional passport photograph (digital photographs not accepted)

4. Proof of Residency: Provide a clear Notarized photocopy of driver’s license as proof of residency

5. Copy of round trip airline tickets -OR- letter from travel agent confirming round-trip tickets will be issued

6. If both parents are not on your Birth Certificate you will need a Notarized Copy.

If you do not mention both parents names on your visa application, a Notarized copy of your birth certificate, showing only the one parent, is required.

7. International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever Required if a Arriving from an infected area within 90 Days.

8.  A PHOTO COPY OF OF YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE WITH THE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED

Persons making short visits to religious organizations, churches, missionaries, or humanitarian organizations in Brazil, should present a letter from the church or institution responsible for organizing the trip.

The letter should explain what the group is going to do in Brazil, the name and contact information of the institution they will be visiting and what kind of volunteer assistance they will provide (brief or incomplete explanations are usually rejected, causing delays).

Business/Technical Visa

Brazil Business Visa

(Temporary II Visa)

For business meetings, negotiations, sales and marketing only.

(Temporary V Visa)

For Technical Business and Services

1. Valid signed US Passport, must be valid for 6 months from date of entry, and contain two consecutive blank visa pages. Side by side blank pages.
2. Fully completed and signed application form.Please make sure your signature is only in the signature box. Make sure to sign INSIDE THE BOX -Please say within the box when signing .  If you have a middle name on your passport please put it next to your first name on your application so it will print out on your application.   Brazil Visa Application Link
3. Your signature must be within the Rectangle on the application form, NOT below the Rectangle.

The Brazilian visa application must be submitted within one month of completion or it will expire. Please send within 30 days of completing the application online.

4. Proof of Residency: Provide a clear Notarized photocopy of driver’s license as proof of residency

5. Professional passport photograph (digital photographs not accepted)

6. If both parents are not on your Birth Certificate you will need a Notarized Copy.

If you do not mention both parents names on your visa application, a Notarized copy of your birth certificate, showing only the one parent, is required. 

7. Copy of round trip ticket, or itinerary from an air carrier or travel agent attesting to the acquisition of the ticket, showing flight information and dates of departure to and from Brazil.

Brazilian visas are usually good for multiple entries for the term of the visa’s duration.

8.  A PHOTO COPY OF OF YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE WITH THE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED

9. A  NOTARIZED LETTER  ExampleBrazilVisaLetter is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Brazil or Jurisdiction. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:

1. state the nature of business to be performed, in detail;
2. include the name and address of the company to be visited;
3. guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
4. guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.
5. International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever Required if a Arriving from an infected area within 90 Days.

In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply:  As of 08/ 06/2014 

Consulate Fee VITUR (Tourist) and VITEM II( Business):  $160.00 Non-technical  Validity 10 year multiple entry for US Citizens.

Consulate Fee VITEM V (Technical ) :  $290

Consulate Fee for Non US Citizens- Please call for a quote

Consulate fees must be paid by US POSTAL money order which can ONLY be purchased at your local post office. If you would prefer for IRATEX to make the money order for you, there will be a $10.00 MONEY ORDER FEE incurred to cover the cost and time to obtain it.

Helpful Hints For new Brazil Application

Application Prep fee $35.00 includes all uploads of documentation.

Only Signature and Photo should be uploaded.  Please do not upload any other documentation.

8-21-2018   New Requirement for Work, Cultural or Student Visa’s  For a (work, cultural, student visa, presentation of the applicant’s birth certificate, duly apostilled, is required by the Federal Police when the applicants register in Brazil.