Orientações Gerais
American citizens are required to obtain a visa before traveling to Brazil.
Please read all the options below carefully before proceeding.
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Please note that issuing or denying a visa is a sovereign act of Governments. It is a prerogative applied by every country and strengthened by international practice. The kind of visa, if it is granted, and its validity are also a sovereign decision of the Consulate. No discussion on this matter will be accepted.
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The Consulate, as a matter of policy, does not provide urgent, priority or expedited services.. Processing time: at least 10 working days. Please plan accordingly! Application and pick-up must be done in person by the applicant or by his/her immediate family or by friend or by a relative or by visa agency |
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THE CONSULATE DOES NOT ACCEPT OR RETURN VISA APPLICATIONS BY MAIL! Visa services are available weekdays, except Holidays.Visa applications: from 9am to 12pm with appointment ONLY. Visa pick-up: from 2pm to 3pm ONLY. The original receipt must be presented. Anyone holding the original receipt may pick up the passport on the day scheduled or any following weekday. Note: In case the receipt is not presented, the applicant must provide a copy of his/her ID and an additional (48) hours will be required to locate the applicant passport/visa. |
| The link to schedule your appointment at this Consulate can be found at the last item of each type of visa instruction page. PLEASE, NO WALK IN WITHOUT APPOINTMENT! No exception!. |
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If you are uncertain as to whether you need a visa to enter Brazil or not, please return to our "Who Needs a Visa?" section by clicking on the red arrow below:
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