VISA INSTRUCTION GUIDE FOR BRAZIL
The Brazilian Government will resume the requirement of visiting visas for citizens of Australia, Canada and the United States.
- The decision was taken after consultations with these countries on the possibility of granting visa exemptions to Brazilian nationals, in compliance with the principle of reciprocity.
The measure will come into effect on April 10th, 2025.
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TOURIST VISA FOR NON-US PASSPORT
1. Passport, signed and valid for at least 6 months.
2.. One Application Form. Note: all visa applications must be filled out online, then printed. and signed.
3.. One passport size, passport quality photo, white background, color. Please click here to view the guidelines for the photograph to be uploaded.
4. Confirmation of round trip reservation (flight, ship, or bus reservation showing entrance by air, sea or land into Brazil and exit from Brazil).
5. Printed bank statement showing transactions for the last 30 days and showing at least US$ 2,000.00 for travel.Only for Tourism & Transit purposes.
6. Must provide a letter of intent / explaining trip purpose - reason for travelling to Brazil
7. Copy of their U.S. visa or green card, front and back.
8. A photocopy front and back of driver's license or state issued ID
9. Family visit: signed sponsorship letter and bank statement from the main applicant.
BUSINESS VISA NON-US PASSPORT (company meetings, consulting, auditing, site visits, signing of contracts, journalistic activities, cruise or airline crew members)
1. Passport, signed and valid for at least 6 months.
2.One Application Form-Note: all visa applications must be filled out online, then printed and signed.
3.One passport size, passport quality photo, white background, color. Please click here to view the guidelines for the photograph to be uploaded.
4. Confirmation of round trip reservation (flight, ship, or bus reservation showing entrance by air, sea or land into Brazil and exit from Brazil).
5. Business letter from your company in the U.S. stating purpose of travel (letter must state the traveler will be going to Brazil for ""meetings and discussions only and no technical work to be performed"" you MUST explain in DETAIL the topic and purpose for these discussions and meetings! ) dates of travel, name and contact of the company in Brazil and financial guarantee for all your travel expenses.
Business Letter for (company meetings, consulting, auditing, site visits, signing of contracts, journalistic activities, cruise or airline crew members.)The letter should be on company stationery and signed by a manager/director/supervisor, stating the following information:
-Nature of company's/organization's business or activities in Brazil.
-Applicant's title, job description and monthly salary.
-Nature of business and activities to be conducted by applicant in Brazil.
-Name(s) and address(es) of Brazilian company(ies) with which applicant will conduct business.
-Contact(s) in Brazil: name(s), phone number(s) and corresponding position(s).
-Expected travel dates.
-Affirmation of company's financial support of applicant while in Brazil.
-Affirmation that applicant will not provide any technical assistance or perform any salaried work while in Brazil (such activities require a VITEM V temporary work visa).
6..Printed bank statement showing transactions for the last 30 days and showing at least US$ 2,000.00 for travel.
7. Copy of their U.S. visa or green card, front and back.
8. A photocopy front and back of driver's license or state issued ID.
FEES:
EMBASSY & WPVS FEES: PROCESSING TIME 10 BUSINESS DAY $350.00
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PLEASE ADD $35.00 FOR RETURN OF YOUR PASSPORT AND VISA
Brazil Visa Application Procedures
1.Review instructions based on the purpose of journey to Brazil.
2.Complete, print and sign all visa application form.
3.Send all of the visa application requirements listed above to WPVS.
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WPVS - Washington, DC
1250 CONNECTICUT AVE NW Ste 700
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Tel: 202-234-7667
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A. Non-U.S. passport must send a copy of their U.S. visa or green card, front and back.
B. Documents received after 10:30am, processing will begin the next business day.
Revised 4/10/2025
