- Effective January 1st, 2008:
- US passport holders must pay a processing fee of US$130.00 in reciprocity for an identical raise of the fee paid by Brazilian Citizens who apply for a visa to the US.
- By January 15th, 2008, Canadian passport holders must pay a processing fee of US$65.00 in reciprocity for an identical raise of the fee paid by Brazilian citizens who apply for a visa to Canada.
- Brazil's Ministry of Health strongly recommends a Yellow Fever vaccination at least 10 days prior to arrival in Brazil for travelers six months of age and older.
- It is mandatory that at least one blank page of the passport is available, in order for a visa to be stamped.
- No visa will be processed by any kind of mail including Federal Express, DHL, etc.
- Payment in US Post Office Money Order only, payable to the Brazilian Consulate.
- Important Note on Visa Applications
- Where should I get my visa?
- Do I need a visa to enter Brazil?
- F.A.Q. - How To Obtain a Tourist Visa to Brazil
Listen to information regarding Visas. Important Note on Visa Applications
Due to periodic high demand for visas, the visa reception at the Consulate General in New York shall follow a system of daily quotas. Effective immediately, the Consulate General in New York will receive visa applications until its daily processing capacity is reached. (Please see Business Hours.)
Where should I get my visa?
Brazilian visas are issued at one of the Brazilian Consulates in the U.S. or at the Brazilian Embassy in Washington (see Jurisdiction).
The Brazilian Consulates will process tourist visa applications regardless of the place of residence of the applicant, provided that he or she comes in person to one of our Consulates. If you need a tourist visa but cannot come in person to a Brazilian Consulate, you will have to direct your application to the Brazilian Consulate of your jurisdiction.
No visa will be processed by any kind of mail including Federal Express, DHL, etc.
You must verify with the Consulate General beforehand if any of these circumstances apply:
- children who were born outside Brazil of Brazilian parent(s);
- children who were born in Brazil of non-Brazilian parent(s);
- Brazilian citizens who acquired another nationality.
If your travel agent can't supply you with our current visa application form, please mail a self-addressed stamped envelope, requesting the form to our Visa Department or download the form.
Do I need a visa to enter Brazil?
If you are an American citizen, you need a visa to enter Brazil. The type of visa that you should apply for depends on the purpose of your trip to Brazil. The two most common types of visa are tourist and business visa. If your trip does not fit those descriptions, please click here for more information on other types of visa.
If you are the bearer of a non-American passport, please click here to see if your country requires a visa or contact our Visa Department for more information, as Brazil has visa waiver agreements with certain countries. Also, if you are the bearer of a non-American passport, regulations may require the Consulate General to request that prior authorization from the Ministry of External Relations in Brazil be granted in order for the visa to be issued. In this case, an extra fee of US$ 25.00 will be charged and some delay should be expected.
You must verify with the Consulate General beforehand if any of these circumstances apply:
- applicants under 18 years of age (must be authorized to travel by both parents or by legal guardian);
- children who were born outside Brazil of Brazilian parent(s);
- children who were born in Brazil of non-Brazilian parent(s);
- Brazilian citizens who acquired another nationality.
"The Consulate General of Brazil in New York is constantly endeavoring to improve its service to the public. Therefore, we would like to hear from you whether the information provided above is adequate and sufficient to your needs. You can do that by sending us an e-mail."
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1) HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET A VISA? ONE DAY (APPLY IN ONE DAY, PICK UP THE FOLLOWING DAY)
2) CAN I SEND MY DOCUMENTS BY MAIL? NO, WE DO NOT PROCESS ANYTHING AT ALL THROUGH THE MAIL.
3) DO YOU TAKE CASH OR CHECK? WE JUST TAKE MONEY ORDER FROM THE POST OFFICE. NO CASH. NO CHECK. NO CREDIT CARD.
4) WHERE IS THE CONSULATE LOCATED? 1185 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, 21ST FLOOR, BETWEEN 46TH AND 47TH STREETS.
5) CONSULATE’s HOURS? FROM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY BETWEEN 10 AM AND 12 PM FOR APPLICATIONS AND BETWEEN 2:30 AND 4:00 TO PICK UP.
6) WHO DO I MAKE THE MONEY ORDER OUT TO? BRAZILIAN CONSULATE.
7) CAN I PICK UP MY VISA NEXT WEEK? YES YOU CAN.
8) WHICH DOCUMENTS DO I NEED DO GET A TOURIST VISA? PASSPORT, PASSPORT PICTURE, APPLICATION FORM, ITINERARY OR AIRLINE TICKET (CAN BE E-TICKET) AND MONEY ORDER FROM THE POST OFFICE, ONLY, FOR A HUNDRED AND THIRTY DOLLARS IF YOU ARE AMERICAN AND COME IN PERSON. IF ANYONE ELSE IS APPLYING FOR YOU THERE IS A 10 DOLLARS HANDLING FEE MORE.
9) WHAT DOCUMENTS DO I NEED TO GET A BUSINESS VISA? PASSPORT, PASSPORT PICTURE, LETTER FROM THE COMPANY AND A MONEY ORDER FROM THE POST OFFICE, ONLY, FOR A U$ 190.00 IF YOU ARE AMERICAN. If ANYONE ELSE IS APPLYING FOR YOU A HANDLING FEE OF 10 DOLLARS IS REQUIRED.
10) IF MY VISA IS VALID AND MY PASSPORT EXPIRES WHAT SHOULD I DO? GET ANOTHER PASSPORT AND CARRY BOTH WHEN YOU TRAVEL TO BRAZIL.
11) DO YOU HOLD MY PASSPORT THERE? YES, WE NEED IT TO ISSUE THE VISA.
For more information, read our main TOURIST VISA PAGE.
ATTENTION TO THE INFORMATION BELOW:
- Before you come to the Consulate, check the hours of operation.
- Have to call us? see the hours we have reserved to answer your questions.
- No cash, personal or company checks are accepted, only US POSTAL SERVICE MONEY ORDER, made out to the Consulate General of Brazil..
