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Visa Information

Visa Information

Visa Applications

As the Brazilian Foreign Office bases its actions on reciprocity, visitors from some foreign countries will require a visa which is usually processed within two working days by applying to the nearest Brazilian Embassy or Consulate. If unable to apply in person, applicants should allow one to two full weeks to work through this process via mail (if applicable) or through a visa service.

Attendees of scientific conferences may apply for a tourist visa. Requirements for a tourist visa for scientific conference attendees include a passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival, one passport size photograph, an invitation letter from the conference organizers and proof of a round trip ticket such as a copy of airline issued receipt or itinerary. Upon payment of ISMB registration, an invitation letter will be provided. Invitation letters are not required for family members traveling with conference attendees. Entry into Brazil must occur within 90 days from the date the visa was issued, so please plan accordingly. Most international airlines can further advise on visa requirements.

Please check both the Visa and Vaccination requirements, with the Brazilian Embassy in your country - you can find these information at: www.mre.gov.br/ingles/endereco/embaixadas.asp or for the USA, the Brazil Tourism Office at www.braziltourism.org/index.html.

Zierer VIsa ServicesFor paid assistance with obtaining a visa from the United States and Canada please click here. Delegates please note you must submit your invitation letter when requesting a visa. This should be accompanied with passport, completed visa application and current photo. ZVS may be able to assist delegates from other countries. Please visit: www.zvs.com

FAQ

1. Can I apply for a visa by mail?
2. Can someone apply for a visa in my name?
3. For How Long Can I Stay in Brazil?
4. In my visa it is written that I have to enter Brazil within 90 days from the date the visa was issued, but I will not be able to travel within that time frame. Can you extend my visa?
5. I have gotten my tourist visa and traveled to Brazil within 90 days of the date the visa was issued. Is it still valid?
6. I am scientist, professor or researcher and I am going to attend a cultural, technological or scientific conferences/seminars. Can I apply for a tourist visa?
7. I heard that I need a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate to enter Brazil. Is it true?
8. Do I need any vaccination to enter Brazil?
9. I am divorced and I plan to travel with my children (under the age of 18) to Brazil ? Do I need permission from their father/mother?

1. Can I apply for a visa by mail?
You should check the consulate of your jurisdiction, as it changes from consulate to consulate. For example, the consulates in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco do not accept visa requests by mail, so those living in the jurisdiction of these consulates will have to do it personally or through visa agencies/visa service. On the other hand, the consulates in Miami, Washington DC, Houston and Boston do accept visa requests via mail, with some restrictions.

2. Can someone apply for a visa in my name?
Yes. The person applying on your behalf must bring all the necessary documents, including your passport. Please note that there is an extra fee when the traveler is not applying in person.

3. For How Long Can I Stay in Brazil?
All Tourist Visa holders may only stay in Brazil for up to 90 days, regardless of nationality or the length of time that the Visa is given for. The Federal Police in Brazil may extend this 90-day period, yet stays in Brazil may not exceed 180 days per year under any circumstance.

4. In my visa it is written that I have to enter Brazil within 90 days from the date the visa was issued, but I will not be able to travel within that time frame. Can you extend my visa?
No. Once any visa is issued, it must be used within 90 days or it will expire. Then you will have to apply for another visa and pay another fee. If you are not yet sure about your travel plans, please do not apply for a visa. It is best if you wait until you have purchased your tickets. Also, it is best not to apply earlier than 60 days from the date of travel.

5. I have gotten my tourist visa and traveled to Brazil within 90 days of the date the visa was issued. Is it still valid?
The tourist visa for Americans and Canadians is valid for multiple entries for five years from the date it was first used (unless otherwise noted in ink in the visa). So, if you entered Brazil within ninety days from the date it was issued, yes it remains valid for several other visits for five years. The only restriction is that you cannot stay in Brazil for more than 90 days each time you go (up to 180 days per year if an extension of stay after the 90 days are over is granted by the Federal Police in Brazil). For all other nationalities, the tourist visa is valid for only 90 days. The validity of business visas for all nationalities is generally limited to 90 days. The business visa for Americans and Canadians can be valid for up to five years; the decision is made on a case by case basis.

6. I am scientist, professor or researcher and I am going to attend a cultural, technological or scientific conferences/seminars. Can I apply for a tourist visa?
Yes, but in this case, an invitation letter must be submitted.

7. I heard that I need a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate to enter Brazil. Is it true?
Brazil is trying to prevent the dissemination of yellow fever. You do not need a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate to enter Brazil if you are traveling directly from the United States. However, a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate is required if you have visited on the past 90 days or if you will visit one of the following countries before entering Brazil: Angola, Benin, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Colombia, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, French Guyana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Peru, Sierra Leone, Sudan and Venezuela.

8. Do I need any vaccination to enter Brazil?
No. The case when a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate is needed is explained in question 7. The only other vaccination requirement applies to children aged from three months through six years who will have to present a vaccination certificate proving they have been immunized against polio. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended if applicant intends to visit one of the following regions in Brazil:
Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Federal District, Goiás, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima, Tocantins.

9. I am divorced and I plan to travel with my children (under the age of 18) to Brazil ? Do I need permission from their father/mother?
Yes. A notarized letter from the children's other parent authorizing the Consulate to issue the visas for the minors must be presented together with the applications. There is only one exception to this rule: when the parent who is traveling is the sole guardian of the children as decided by a Judge (in that case, please present a certified copy of the Court order).

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