Brazil has extended the visa waiver period through April 10, 2025. Holders of passports from the United States, Canada, and Australia can travel for tourism or business for up to 90 days without a visa.
Passport
Please send your current valid and signed passport. U.S passport must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay and must have at least one blank visa page. Foreign Embassies cannot issue a visa on a page not labeled as a Visa page. Amendment and Endorsement pages in the back of the passport cannot be used for issuance of a visa.
If you need to renew your passport or apply for a new one click here
Photo
One (1) Passport Size Photo with a White Background.
Proof of Departure
Additional Documents
TOURIST & CONFERENCE:
- Copy of round-trip airline tickets -OR- letter from travel agent confirming round-trip tickets will be issued. Itinerary is NOT ACCEPTED unless showing ticket number(s), or that the ticket is paid for.
- INVITATION: If the visa application mentions “visiting friends or family” please provide a letter of invitation from the host in Brazil.
– Scientists, professors, or researchers (who are current University faculty), attending cultural, technological, or scientific conferences, seminars or meetings (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 be required. The letter must clearly state that the applicant services will be unpaid.– 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).– Participation in artistic or amateur sports competitions, whenever no monetary prize or paid admission is involved. An invitation from the host organization would be required. - Non-US citizen: Photocopy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa except B1/B2 visa type plus I-94 in passport)
- Proof of residency in the DC, KY, MD OH, VA and WV. (eg. Copy of drivers license, Utility bill etc)
Minor Children:(Under 18 Years)
- Brazil Online Visa Application Form, fully completed and signed, plus one copy.
– must be signed and notarized by both parents or legal guardians. - Travel Authorization for Minors Form (Notarized). Click here to download All applicants under 18 years of age, who are traveling alone, or in the company of only one parent, will only be allowed out of Brazil when duly authorized by the absent parent(s)
- Notarized photocopy of the birth certificate (not original)
- In the event of absent parent(s), a notarized letter of parental consent authorizing the Consulate General of Brazil to issue a visa, signed by the absent parent(s) or guardian(s).
- Copy of round-trip airline tickets -OR- letter from travel agent confirming round-trip tickets will be issued. Itinerary is NOT ACCEPTED unless showing ticket number(s), or that the ticket is paid for.
- Non-US citizen: Photocopy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa except B1/B2 visa type plus I-94 in passport)
- Proof of residency in the DC, KY, MD OH, VA and WV. (eg. Copy of drivers license, Utility bill etc)
BUSINESS (Business Negotiations, Sales and Marketing – Temporary II Visa)
- Proof of residency in the DC, KY, MD OH, VA and WV. (eg. Copy of drivers license, Utility bill etc)
- Copy of round trip airline tickets -OR- letter from travel agent confirming round-trip tickets will be issued. Itinerary is NOT ACCEPTED unless showing ticket number(s), or that the ticket is paid for.
- A letter of invitation from sponsor (either host company or individual) explaining the relationship to the applicant and the purpose of travel. In addition, the letter must indicate the length of stay, place of stay, and contact information (MUST BE WRITTEN IN PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE FOR ATLANTA JURISDICTION ONLY)
- NOTARIZED Business Letter from U.S. company. click here for sample letter
(The letter must explain all of the following)– Visa applicant will maintain his residency in the United States; that the visa applicant’s trip to Brazil is of a short-term nature; that the goal of the visa applicant’s trip to Brazil is strictly for business meetings not involving any technical assistance; the applicant intends to maintain his residency in the United States; and that the applicant has no intention to immigrate to Brazil. - Non-US citizen: Photocopy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa except B1/B2 visa type plus I-94 in passport)
BUSINESS (Performing Technical Work or Training – Temporary V Visa)
- Ministry of Labor Approval from Brazil, must be applied for by Sponsor in Brazil (Please advise with the Authorization Number)
- Proof of residency in the DC, KY, MD OH, VA and WV. (eg. Copy of drivers license, Utility bill etc)
- Copy of round-trip airline tickets -OR- letter from travel agent confirming round-trip tickets will be issued. Itinerary is NOT ACCEPTED unless showing ticket number(s), or that the ticket is paid for.
- Good conduct record issued by the local (i.e., applicant’s place of residence) police department/authority.
– Houston and New York: FBI clearance is required. - Birth certificate. Copy of birth certificate or any other official document that shows parents’ full names.
- Business Letter from U.S. company. click here for sample letter
- Non-US citizen: Photocopy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa except B1/B2 visa type plus I-94 in passport)
OFFICIAL or DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT HOLDERS ONLY
- Visa Cover Letter from U.S. Department of State
- Proof of residency in the DC, KY, MD OH, VA and WV. (eg. Copy of drivers license, Utility bill etc)
- Letter from sending department or agency addressed to:
“Embassy of (the country you are planning to visit),
Visa Section, Washington D.C.”
The letter must explain all of the following:
Applicant’s position and title
The purpose of the trip
Dates of the intended visit
Contact person in the country you are planning to visit
Previous Visa Copy
If you have been issued a visa prior to this application, you must include a copy of your most recent visa.
Visa Application Form
1. When you access the site above you may get a message stating “untrusted connection”. This is because the security certificate for the webpage was issued by the Brazilian Government and is not recognized by most web browsers in the United States.
2. For English click the “British Flag”.
3. As part of the application process you will need to upload your passport type photo, we recommend saving your photo to your desktop prior to starting the application form.
4. Once you have filled out all the of the fields you will be prompted to print a receipt like form that will have barcodes on it and the emblem of Brazil at the top.
5. Print this page and sign your name inside the rectangle at the bottom of the page (not below the rectangle). This page along with all supporting documents should be sent to PAVO for processing.
The Brazilian Consulates will only accept this web-based application form. No other forms will be accepted.
The Brazilian visa application MUST be submitted within one month of completion or it will expire. Please send to PAVO within 30 days of completing the application online.
Click here to download the Visa Application Form
Print a copy of the completed confirmation page and include it with the materials sent to PAVO for processing. Your signature must be within the Rectangle on the application, not below the Rectangle.
Fees Per Visa
Service Fee
$ 110.00 / Person / Visa
Consular Fee
$ 75.00 / Additional Out Of Jurisdiction | |
Tourist visa (Multiple entry) | $ 185.00 / Visa |
Temporary II Visa (Multiple entry) | $ 255.00 / Visa – Business visa |
Temporary V Visa (Multiple entry) | $ 325.00 / Visa – Business visa |
For official or diplomatic passport | $ 10.00 / Visa |
Note:
Requirements and fees are subject to change without prior notice. All fees are non-refundable if your application was denied by the consulate or the Passport Agency, or if you withdraw your application that has already been submitted to the consulate or Passport Agency.
Order Form
You must download to fill in and sign PAVO’s visa work order
After You have gathered and prepared all the required documents, in order for us to process your application, you also need to fill-in & sign PAVO’s visa work order.
Ship your documents
Please forward the completed requirements: sealed envelope, authorization letter, a copy of tickets or itinerary, and fee payment to:
Suite 200
Arlington, VA 22201
Note:
- Urgent applications should be shipped to PAVO using only UPS or FedEx.
- Please use “Priority Overnight”. Do NOT ship “First Overnight.” This will delay the delivery of your package.
- Please send all the required documents and payment (Money Order, Company Check, Cashier’s Check, American Express, Visa, or Master Card) by trackable mail method so that you can track and trace your package if there’s a delay.