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U.S. Passport Services
1. Select Visa Type
2. Select Office/State
3a. Check Requirements
3b. Fill & Print Application
4. Fill Online Order Form
Information on Visa Eligibility >For business negotiations, sales and marketing. If the purpose of visit or the nature of duties to be performed in Brazil includes any form of "technical support" e.g. installation, repair, start-up, software development, etc., the Temporary V Visa is mandatory. Travel for media coverage or filming; flight/ship crew members not holding an international crew card. Business visa holders are not allowed to engage in any activity under employment contract with a Brazilian organization/corporation.
Passport
Please send TDS your current valid and signed passport. It must not expire within 6 months and must have two blank facing visa pages. If you do not have any blank visa pages in your passport, TDS can assist you in applying for additional pages. If your passport expires within 6 months, you must renew your passport and then we will secure your visa with the new passport.
Photo
Please send 1 recent professional passport-type photograph.
Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable.
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Proof of Departure
Please send a copy of your round trip airline tickets, or itinerary or e-ticket, or letter of confirmation from a travel agent. The itinerary must show the applicant's name, date of arrival and departure from the country, and flight information.
Proof of Residence
Proof of residential address in the United States; clear copy of applicant driver’s license or state issued photo ID. Address on the Drivers License must match address on the visa application form.
A clear enlarged photocopy or scanned copy of your drivers license or ID is recommended.
Invitation Letter
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.
Sworn Statement
Completed and signed Sworn Statement Waiver. Failure to complete this form and enclose it with your application materials will delay the processing of your visa.
Business Letter
A business letterfrom your firm, on your letterhead, signed by a senior manager, equivalent to Vice President or higher, addressed to:
Consulate General of Brazil, Consular Section,
Chicago, IL
The letter must explain all of the following
Introducing the applicant; explain position held and employment status; the purpose of the trip in detail
The precise nature of the business to be performed while in Brazil, in exact detail.
The employer or sponsoring company shall also specifically attest to each of the following statements: that the 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 work or assistance; the applicant intends to maintain his residency in the United States; and that the applicant has no intention to immigrate to Brazil.
And guaranteeing financial support for the applicant while in Brazil, and return transportation.
NOTE: It is extremely important that the business letter includes the statement that "no technical work or assistance" will be provided during stay in Brazil.
TDS Service Fee
| Price | Processing Time |
|---|---|
| $65.00 | 10-11 Business Days |
Consular Fees
| Entry | Price | Period of stay | Validity | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single/Multiple | $185.00 | 90 Days | Up to 10 Years | 10-11 Business Days |
Application Form
The Brazilian consulates have introduced a web-based visa application form. To fill in the on-line form select Visa Request and follow the steps. Every question must be answered. Print a copy of the completed form, and include it with the materials sent to TDS for processing. The Chicago consulate will only accept web-based application forms. No other forms will be accepted. Please Complete and sign One application. Signature must be within the Rectangle on the application form, NOT below the Rectangle. The Brazilian visa application must be submitted within one month of completion or it will expire. Please send to TDS within 30 days of completing the application online.
TDS Order Form
You must complete the Online Order Form.
The order form gives TDS your name, address, shipping information and payment method. Multiple applicants can be entered using one order form. You only need to complete one TDS order form per request. Please print two copies of the confirmation page. Include one copy with the documents you ship to TDS and keep one copy for your records.
While completing the online order form in this step, you will be asked how you want to pay TDS fees. You may pay our fees online with a credit card or enclose a personal or business check or money order.
Shipping Address
Please forward the completed requirements detailed above to:
TRAVEL DOCUMENT SYSTEMS, INC.,
925 Fifteenth Street N.W. Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20005
Urgent applications should be shipped to TDS using only the FedEx Company.
Please use FedEx Priority Overnight. Do NOT ship "First Overnight." This will delay the delivery of your package.
FedEx Fees
| FedEx Return Shipping |  |
|---|---|
| Continental USA Only | Price |
| Next Business Day - up to 3 passports | $27.00 |
| Next Business Day - 4 or more passports | $30.00 |
| Saturday Delivery | $41.00 |
| Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI | Price |
| Next Day Letter (No Saturday Delivery) | $39.00 |
| International | Price |
| Call for a quote. | Call. |
Helpful Information (Visa Validity)
As of January 11, 2010, Brazil is no longer issuing visas that bear "first entry within 90 days from the date of issue" allowing travelers to schedule their trips more freely. Brazilian visas are usually good for multiple entries for the time of the visa's duration. If necessary, an extension may be obtained from the Federal Police in Brazil, if requested at least 30 days prior to its expiration, for a total stay of up to 180 days per year. If visa was issued prior to January 11, 2010, it must be used within 90 days of issue date, if not used the visa will expire.
The period of stay in Brazil, of each entry, may be between 30 days and three months.
Additional Helpful Information
The Embassy processing fee is non-refundable. Visa applications which are rejected by the Embassy for reasons of incomplete or missing documents, or lacking specific business letter details, may be returned WITHOUT the Embassy Consular fee.
Business visitors performing technical services, or business visitors holding technical qualifications, e.g. engineers, computer specialists, installation (start-up), or repair specialists, etc., will require visa approval for a Temporary V type visa, from the local Brazil Department of Labor, prior to visa issue. The host company in Brazil must arrange this approval. and visa processing cannot commence until approval is received by the Embassy in Washington DC.
As applicable, yellow fever vaccination certificate is required only if the applicant has traveled within the last 90 days to any of the following countries: Angola, Benin, Bissau Guinea, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Colombia, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guiana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenia, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Surinam, Tanzania, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda or Venezuela. Yellow fever vaccination is advisable if applicant's destination in Brazil includes any of the following States: Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Federal District, Goiás, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima and/or Tocantins;
Register with U.S. Embassy
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
By connecting on the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, State Department will be able to assist you better in the case of an emergency, such as if you lose your passport or it is stolen while you are abroad.
