Eligibility:
This type of Visa can be issued to persons traveling to Brazil for
pleasure or to visit friends or relatives, as long as the visitor has no
intention to remain indefinitely in the country or engage in any paid
activity. This type of Visa can also be issued to:
a) individuals taking part in artistic events or athletic
competitions for which there are no admission fees and no payment of
appearance fee, prize money or any other monetary prize.
b) short-term students, such as those attending
language school or exchange programs with Brazilian institutions;
c) scientists, professors, researchers attending
cultural, technological or scientific seminars or conferences, as long
as they do not receive payment or appearance fees from any
Brazilian-based entity, except reimbursement of expenses or per diem
allowances;
Tourist Visa Holders are not allowed to engage in any paid activity
in Brazil
Required Documents:
- Original passport (valid for at least 6 (six)
months prior to its expiration date). The passport must have at least
2 (two) blank visa pages.
- One recent individual passport photo, full-
frontal, white background.
- One visa application form ( Ms Word97 or PDF), duly
filled-out and signed. (Signature must be original and in “BLUE” ink,
no faxed forms).
- Photocopy of round-trip airline ticket, print-out
of itinerary or letter from travel agent/airline, confirming purchase
of round-trip ticket, including dates of departure and return from
Brazil. ( For airline employees, photocopy of airline ID card)
- Applicants under 18 years of age must present the
birth certificate and a notarized letter of consent signed by both
parents or legal guardian(s) authorizing the Consulate General of
Brazil to issue a visa for the minor applicant.
Please note: although Brazilian authorities do not legally require
written authorization for US citizens under 18 years of age to travel
without both or one of the parents, we do recommend that minors in
this situation entering Brazil or traveling within the country to
carry such a document
- Whenever applicable (i.e., for participants in
athletic competitions or performing arts events), copy of letter from
sponsor/organizer with detailed information on the event as well as
conditions of attendance.
- For children of Brazilian citizens, provide a
notarized letter stating that the child has never been registered as
Brazilian citizens in any Brazilian Embassy or Consulate, nor has had
a Brazilian passport previously. Please, note that Brazilian citizens
must travel to Brazil with a Brazilian passport. (Brazilian bearing a
American Passport that has renounced the Brazilian citizenship must
present proof).
Tourist Visa Fees:
The fee for American citizens is charged in reciprocity to
an identical fee paid by Brazilian citizens who apply for a visa to the
United States.
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Citizenship
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Cost
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Citizenship
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Cost
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American
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US$ 130.00
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Mexican |
US$ 30.00 |
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Australian
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US$ 35.00
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Nigerian* |
US$ 40.00
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Canadian
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US$ 65.00
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Russian* |
US$ 50.00
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Japanese* |
US$ 50.00
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All other
citizenships US$ 20.00
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An additional fee (for handling) of US$ 10.00 will
be charged for applications submitted by mail or through a third
party.
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This office will accept US Postal
Service money order payable to Consulate General of Brazil, or receipt
provided by the ATM machine located at the Consulate's main lobby.
The ATM only accepts cash and charges US$ 1.00 for the service.
Do not send cash, either for fee or
postage, by mail.
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Please check with the consulate for other specific requirements.
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Visa inquiries/information:
305-285-6200 (from 3pm to 4 pm only)
Email:
visa@brazilmiami.org |
