Temporary two visas are also appropriate for non-Brazilian citizens traveling to Brazil for the purpose of adopting a Brazilian child.

The supporting documents are:

1) a notarized letter from the prospective adoptive parent(s) indicating:
     *     personal (name, nationality, passport number);
     *     travel (carrier, flight number and date of arrival); and
     *     adoption information (locality of adoption, name, address and telephone number of the attorney
            in charge of the process);

2) a valid passport or permit to reenter the US;
      *     non-US citizens are additionally requested to present one of the following:
             - a US resident alien card or
             - a valid entry visa to the US

3) filled out the  visa application form ;

4) ONE recent passport-type photographs;

5) a round trip ticket to Brazil or an itinerary print-out from a carrier or travel agent attesting to the 
    acquisition of the flight ticket, with flight information and date of departure to Brazil.

An ADOPTION visa extends for a period needed to accomplish the adoption proceedings and is also subject to a consular fee of US$60.00, plus the applicable fees.

For more information, e-mail cgbos@consulatebrazil.org.

Consulate General of Brazil
Attn: Visa Department
20 Park Plaza, Suite 1420
Boston, MA 02116