Brazil Visas

Beltway Visa and Passport can provide prompt, professional and expedited visa services at the Brazilian Consulate in Washington, D.C.  Our experienced visa agents will give your application the special attention it deserves, discuss any problems with a Consulate officer and contact you directly to follow up.  We offer FREE pickup and delivery of your application materials in the Washington, D.C. Metro area.  Beltway Visa and Passport can secure your visa in a matter of days while the normal application procedure with the Embassy can take weeks.  However, we charge an expedited processing fee for our services (see prices below).  You always have the option of the lengthier, free processing procedure with the Embassy, where you only pay for the visa itself.  If you choose this option you should go to the Embassy’s website at:  www.washington.itamaraty.gov.br If you choose our expedited processing keep reading!  Follow the procedures below for the type of visa you need and ship to us for prompt service.

 

*****IMPORTANT NOTICE*****

The Brazilian Embassy in Washington, D.C. will only accept applications for those applicants residing within their jurisdiction.  Those states include: Washington, D.C., Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio and all American military bases besides Guam.  The Embassy will not accept non-jurisdictional submissions!

 

Brazil Tourist Visa Requirements

1. Brazil Visa Application Form

You must fill out your application completely on the Embassy of Brazil’s website:  www.washington.itamaraty.gov.br   Click on the British flag under Visa request to access the English version.  When you have completed the form, please print.  The printed form will have a barcode that the embassy will scan to access your information.  Be sure to sign your application within the box as indicated!

2. U.S. Passport

Provide your valid, signed passport.  Your passport should be valid for 6 months beyond your stay and have two adjacent blank pages available for the consulate to affix a visa.

3. Photograph

Please provide one (1) color passport sized (2” x 2”) photo.  They must have a white background, be on photo paper and be taken in the last six months.

4. Letter of Invitation

If your visa application form mentions “visiting friends”, please provide a notarized letter of invitation from your host in Brazil.

5. Itinerary

Provide a copy of your round trip airline tickets or a letter from your travel agent confirming that round trip tickets will be purchased.  Your itinerary must show the ticket numbers OR state that the tickets have been paid for.

6. Traveler Identification

Please provide a copy of driver’s license or state issued ID as proof of residency.

7. Beltway Visa and Passport Visa Order Form and Payment Form

Please fill out the forms completely with as much detail as possible.  CLICK HERE for the Visa order form.  CLICK HERE for the Payment form.

 

      *****Additional Requirements for Minors (under age 18) *****

1. Notarized Copy of Birth Certificate

2. Parental Consent Letter

In the event of an absent parent(s), a notarized letter of parental consent bust be provided, authorizing the Consulate General of Brazil to issue a visa.  The letter must be signed by the absent parent(s) or guardian(s).

3. Travel Authorization for Minors Form

This form must be notarized and provided for all applicants under the age of 18 who are either traveling alone or in the company of only one parent.  The minor will not be allowed to depart Brazil without the authorization of the absent parent(s).

Brazil Business Visa Requirements

1. Brazil Visa Application Form

You must fill out your application form completely on the Embassy of Brazil’s website:  www.washington,itamaraty.gov.br.  Click on the British flag under Visa request to access the English version.  When you have completed the form, please print.  The printed form will have a barcode that the embassy will scan to access your information.  Be sure to sign your application within the box as indicated!  

2. U.S. Passport

Provide your valid, signed passport.  Your passport should be valid for six months beyond your stay and have two adjacent pages available for the Consulate to affix a visa.

3. Photograph

Please provide one (1) color passport sized (2” x 2”) photo.  They must have a white background, be on photo paper and be taken in the last six months.

4. Business letter of Introduction

You will need a business letter from your company on company letterhead stating the purpose of travel.  This letter must state that the traveler “is going to Brazil for meetings and discussion only and no technical work will be performed.”  The letter must explain in detail the topic and purpose for these discussions and meetings.  Also provide the name and contact information for a representative of the company you will be visiting in Brazil.  Your company must also provide a financial guarantee of your expenses while you will be in Brazil.

5. Letter of Invitation

Provide a NOTARIZED letter of invitation from the company you will be visiting in Brazil.  The letter must be on their company letterhead.

6. Travel Itinerary

Provide a copy of your round trip airline ticket or travel agent itinerary.  Your itinerary must show the ticket numbers or state that the tickets have been purchased.

7. Traveler Identification

Please provide a copy of your driver’s license or state issued ID as proof of residency.

8. Beltway Visa and Passport Visa Order Form and Payment Form

Please fill out the forms completely with as much information as possible.   CLICK HERE for the Visa order form.  CLICK HERE for the Payment form.

Additional Information

–Vaccinations-Currently no vaccinations are required to enter Brazil from any country. However, yellow fever vaccination is recommended.  Please see Brazil’s website for additional information.

-Passports and/or replacing documents must be valid for period of intended stay in Brazil.

-All visitors must hold sufficient funds for their stay in Brazil

-All visitors must hold a return or onward ticket and all documents required for their next destination.

-An extension of stay is possible for those who are visa exempt.

-A passenger may enter with a valid visa in an expired passport provided it is accompanied by a valid passport of the same nationality.

-Passengers arriving with incorrect documentation will be deported back to the country of origin at the carrier’s expense.  Moreover, the carrier will have to pay the detention costs and a fine of USD $2,000.

 

Processing Times and Fees

Brazil Consular Fees

-Tourist Visa $160

-Business Visa $160

Beltway Visa and Passport Service Fees

-Brazil processing (10-12 business days) $175

*****WARNING*****

Beltway Visa and Passport is committed to processing your application in a prompt, efficient and professional manner.  We are further committed to follow your instructions in all cases.  However, SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT A VISA WILL BE ISSUED!    Visas for every country are issued at the discretion of the Consulate officer.  This includes whether to grant the visa, the type of visa, the length of visa and the time required to issue the visa.  Although we will do our best to advocate on your behalf, Beltway Visa and Passport cannot control the Consulate’s actions and cannot be held responsible for application rejection or visa denial.

 

Shipping Address

Beltway Visa and Passport, LLC

3421 Wake Drive

Kensington, MD 20895

Please ship to us by a means that is traceable.  We suggest FedEx, UPS or Express Mail.  It is not advisable to send your passport or vital records through regular service via the U.S. Postal Service.

 

Call Us

Please call us at 1-888-698-1703 to let us know your documents are on the way and by which method they will be arriving.  We will look out for them and call with any questions upon arrival.