Brazilian Cultural Visa, Temporary I Visa, Brazilian Consulate of Chicago

Brazil Visa Service will only accept Visas for Residents of: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

1. PASSPORT:

A valid and signed passport. Your passport must be at least 6 months valid from date of intended arrival in Brazil and having at least two blank pages left. Amendment pages 22, 23 and 24 are not visa pages. PLEASE NOTE: THE PASSPORT MUST BE SIGNED AND INCLUDED WITH THE APPLICATION. PLEASE INCLUDE IN YOUR PACKAGE A PHONE NUMBER AND E-MAIL ADDRESS WHERE YOU CAN BE REACHED.

2. BRAZILIAN VISA APPLICATION FORM:

The process for applying for a Brazilian visa has changed and the appliction MUST be completed online. The proper forms to be completed electronically are available by clicking the following link: https://scedv.serpro.gov.br Complete the appropriate electronic form, print the documentation and photocopy it, sign both documents and send them along with your other visa-application documents.

3. PHOTOGRAPHS:

1 (one) recent photographs, 2 in. x 2 in., passport type.

4. DRIVER'S LICENSE:

Provide a photocopy of the front of your driver's license or state identification card showing your photo and address.

5. LETTER:

A letter from the institution or governmental agency sponsoring the applicant's trip, explaining the precise purpose and description of the applicant's assignment in Brazil. Also, letter must include information about the financial responsibility for the applicant while in Brazil. The letter must be on the institution's or governmental agency's letterhead. The letter cannot be faxed, it must be the original copy. E-mail invitations will not be accepted.

6. SWORN STATEMENT WAIVER:

Print and complete the Applicant's Sworn Statement Waiver and include with your packet of visa application material.

PAYMENTS:

7. A Visa Fee of $230.00 per passport is required by the Consulate of Brazil, U.S. Post Office money order only!; the Consulate does not accept personal checks or other forms of payment. Please make payable to: Consulate of Brazil, 401 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL. Note: Brazil Visa Service can obtain the U.S. Post Office money order on behalf of a client for a $10 service fee.

8. A Service Fee of $60.00 per passport is also required (Cash, company check or money order -- personal checks are not accepted). Please make Payable to: Rita Richter. Send payment and materials to: Rita Richter, 3950 N. Lake Shore Dr., Suite 1820D, Chicago, IL 60613.

9. You are required to cover the cost of returning your passport with the stamped visa. Please include postage payment or provide a self-addressed, prepaid envelope for the delivery service desired (we recommend FedEx or UPS). Please note: Returning your package via the U.S. Postal Service, including Express Mail, Priority Mail, Certified or Registered letter, or any other SASE for the U.S. Postal Service, is NOT acceptable.

10. Applicants who will stay in Brazil for more than 90 days must present a police record check or good report issued by the applicant's local police department.

11. Round-trip ticket/reservation. A copy of a round-trip ticket/reservation, electronic ticket/reservation or electronic booking, or a signed letter from an issuing carrier or travel agent, on its letterhead, with the name(s) of the passenger(s), flight number or vessel, carrier name and dates of arrival in and departure from Brazil. Airline employees must present a copy of their airline indentification and a letter from the airline, on its letterhead, with dates of arrival in and departure from Brazil.

Please note: If your passport does not require a Brazilian Visa stamp or you are unable to obtain a Visa--for any reason--your passport will be returned to you and you will be charged the full service fee.

Important:

Portuguese Services and Brazil Visa Service are non-government-owned businesses not affiliated with nor employed by any Brazilian Consulate Office.