TOURIST VISA INFORMATION Last Update: 04-Mar-2010 |
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To enter PAPERWORK: Visa applications will only be accepted by appointment or by mail. For tourist visa, the following documents are required: 1)
Your 2) Visa application. Please fill out electronically in the following website(https://scedv.serpro.gov.br ). Once you have done it, print it out the last page with barcode and sign it; 3) Two recent 2” X 2” color photographs, facing forward, against white background to be attached to the application form. 4)
A copy of your round trip ticket to For children under 18, the parents will have to bring
or send to the Consulate of Brazil the following, in addition to the items mentioned
above: 1)
The minor's birth certificate (original or certified
copy by the city clerk), allowing a Consular Officer to verify the parents’ names; 2)
A notarized
travel authorization letter. a. This is mandatory, even if both parents are traveling with the child. b. For a sample letter, click here. 3)
A certificate
of vaccination against polio (for children aged 3 months to 6 years old). 4)
Note: both parents should sign the application form
for applicants under 18. COSTS: Applications submitted by mail: US$ 150.00 per application (US$ 130.00 processing fee + US$ 20.00 handling fee). Notice: The US$ 20.00 handling fee does NOT pay for the return of your passport. You still have to provide us with a self-addressed, stamped, pre-paid envelope. Please read the "PICK UP AND TURN AROUND TIME" section below for more information. Applications brought in by a third party: US$ 150.00 per application (US$ 130.00 processing fee + US$ 20.00 handling fee). Applying in person for yourself: US$ 130.00 processing fee. Consular fees are payable ONLY
in money order, issued by the United States Post Office, to the order of the Consulate General of
When applying by regular or express mail, a self-addressed prepaid envelope for return of the passport must be enclosed. The Consulate does not accept responsibility for delayed, lost or stolen mail. Starting June 1st, 2008, only stamped USPS Express Mail will be accepted as pre-paid mail option. UPS, Fedex, DHL or other carriers will no longer be accepted for applications submitted by mail. If you come to the Consulate in person to
apply for a visa, the document will be ready for pick up after 6 working days. You may
come to the Consulate personally to pick up your passport or send someone else with the
receipt. If you lose your receipt, you will be required to show your ID to pick up your
passport and the Consulate will not turn it in to anyone else but you. If you prefer, you can apply for the visa by mail or through a courier office. OFFICE
HOURS:
The Consulate’s visa office is open
to the public Monday through Friday between
The processed visas may be picked up Monday through Friday between
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THE TOURIST VISA: Tourist visas for In the event that your passport expires before your Brazilian visa expires, you will NOT need to apply for a new Brazilian visa. Simply travel with 2 passports - the expired passport (with the valid Brazilian visa), and the new passport without a Brazilian visa and show them both to the Brazilian immigration authorities at the airport. FURTHER INFORMATION: If you are interested in applying for a
different type of Visa (i.e. Academic, Business, Student, Employment, Press Correspondent,
Missionary, Research or Permanent visa) or if you need further information about the
issuance of Tourist visas, please refer to our website (www.consulatebrazil.org),
send us an e-mail (cgbos@consulatebrazil.org) or call 617-542-4000, extension 3130 between
3 PM and 5 PM. rev03/10 |