Visa Application for Brazil

You may be required to fill out a visa application for Brazil if you plan to visit. When you look at the list of requirements, it may cause you to rethink your plans!

Once you understand the process, submitting an application is rather simple. The key is to get it right the first time and read the information before you hand it in.

The best place to get updated information is either by visiting the website of your local Brazil consulate or using a visa service. Either way will provide you the most up-to-date list of requirements for entry.

The Brazilian Visa Process

First, you will need to fill out the online application. Visit https://scedv.serpro.gov.br/frscedv/index.jsp for the application. Click on Visa Request to begin your application. Thoroughly read the instructions prior to beginning the application. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will cause delays in getting your visa.

Fill in the answers to each section. You will have questions in four categories: General Data, Documents, Occupations, and Addresses. Give detailed information as much as possible.

• General Data will ask the purpose of your trip, information about you
• such as your address, age, and marital status, any previous names,
• nationality, and your parents.
• Documents will require you to provide information on the passport you
• are providing for the application.
• Occupations will ask for your profession and your employer's
• information.
• Addresses will have you list your permanent address, your current
• address, and your contact information in Brazil.

Once you have answered all of the questions completely, hit the submit button. You will receive a processing number and the application form; you will need to print out the form and sign it. Attach your picture and include the processing fee. For the US, there will also be a reciprocal fee.

Documentation for Your visa Application for Brazil

Once you have filled out the application and prepared it for submission, you will need to include the required documentation for your country. This will include your passport, along with other documents.

This may include a copy of your tickets or itinerary, a letter from your employer for a work visa, and a copy of a bank statement. For documents specific to your area, check with your local consulate.

You must present your documents and application to the consulate within thirty days of filling out the online application. If you let that time go by, you will have to resubmit your application.

If you wish to have your documents returned, include a self-addressed, postage paid envelope. At this point, you can use a visa service to deliver your application or you can take it yourself. At the consulate office, you will hand over all documentation and proof of payment of fees.

What You Need to Know for Your Visa Application for Brazil

When filling out a visa application for Brazil, you need to know which type of visa to ask for. The Brazil tourist visa is for people who are visiting Brazil for fun or vacation. They may be spending time with family or friends or taking a holiday to get a break with the daily routine.

A Brazil work visa allows you to have a job, conduct business, or work with a charitable or religious organization. You can do research or participate in an internship. However, there are different kinds of temporary visas, depending on the reason for your visit.

You will also need to know when you will be traveling to Brazil. For some countries, you must visit the country within ninety days of the date of validity on the visa. If you will be traveling farther in the future, you can get a visa dated for that time.

If you will be traveling with minors, there are further requirements for their entry into Brazil. For US residents, they must have their birth certificate and a polio vaccination if they are between the ages of three months and six years. If one or both parents do not accompany the child, a notarized letter is required.

Other countries do not require a polio vaccination, but do need the letter of consent and travel authorization.

No vaccinations are required for adults. However, it is recommended to get yellow fever vaccinations if you will be traveling in areas of Brazil where the disease is more likely.

You also need to know the specifications for the photo needed. Photos that do not follow these rules will be disregarded.

• Background should be plain off-white
• The person should be facing the camera with head and shoulders visible
• There should be no reflection, shadows, or glares; consider your
• jewelry or anything else you might wear that could cause problems
• The length between chin and forehead has to be between thirty-one and
• thirty-six millimeters
• You cannot smile, but have a neutral expression
• Your eyes have to be open and no colored lens are allowed in glasses;
• Taking off your glasses would be a better option to prevent glare
• You cannot cover your head, except for religious reasons
• Children cannot have a pacifier, or toys, and the person holding them
• cannot be seen

The easiest way to get the right photograph is by going to a place that does passport photos. This will ensure that everything meets standards.

To check on your visa application for Brazil, you can visit the site where you filled it out. Click on Check Visa and you will be taken to a form where you can either enter the application number and birthdate of the applicant or the full name and birthdate. Another option if you used a visa service is to contact them for a status update.

It will take between five and fifteen working days for the visa to be processed. It will say "ready for collection" once it is available for pick-up.

Visiting Brazil can be the experience of a lifetime, but you need to make sure you have everything you need before it is time to leave. Getting a visa application for Brazil is one of the first steps to take in planning your trip.