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BRAZIL VISA SERVICE The First Step on Your Way to Brazil
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Brazil Visa Service, 3950 N. Lake Shore Dr., Suite 1820D, Chicago, IL 60613; Phone & Fax: (773) 525-0678. e-mail to: portserv9@yahoo.com INSTRUCTIONS FOR BRAZILIAN TOURIST VISA FOR U.S. PASSPORT HOLDERS Brazil Visa Service will only accept
Visas for Residents of: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, Michigan,
Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Eligibility for Tourist Visa as
follows: wLeisure
travel 1. PASSPORT: 2. BRAZILIAN APPLICATION FORM: Download 1 (one) Brazilian application form, complete fully and sign. 3. PHOTOGRAPHS: 1 (one) recent photograph, 2 in. x 2 in., passport type. 4. ITINERARY: Photocopy of round-trip ticket, electronic ticket or a signed letter from the carrier or travel agent, on their letterhead, with the name of the passenger, flight number, name of the company, itinerary and DATES OF ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE FROM BRAZIL. 5. HOST LETTER: A host letter is only required if you are going to stay in Brazil for 30 days or more. Please contact Brazil Visa Service for more information. If you won't be staying at a hotel, the consulate requests a notarized invitation letter from the host in Brazil, stating citizenship or type of visa, job occupation and address in Brazil, explanation of how and when they first met the applicant and detailed description of planned activities while in Brazil. This letter can be faxed and attached to your application form. 5A. HOST LETTER FOR PROFESSORS: Professors attending a conference or seminar are required to provide a signed invitation letter from Brazil. A faxed copy is acceptable. 6. IF MARRIED TO A BRAZILIAN CITIZEN: You are required to present your marriage certificate and a copy of your spouse's Brazilian passport including photocopied photograph. 7. MINORS: Application form for minors under 18 years of age must be signed and notarized by both parents. A Public Notary needs to notarize the parents' signatures. A photocopy of a minor's birth certificate is required. 8. A Visa Fee of $140.00 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. 9. A Service Fee of $40.00 per passport is also required (Cash, company check or money order--personal checks are not accepted). Please make Payable to: Rita Richter. Send the service fee payment and Consulate fee payment along with your documentation materials to: Rita Richter, 3950 N. Lake Shore Dr., Suite 1820D, Chicago, IL
60613. 10. 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--with tracking number--for the
delivery service desired (we recommend FedEx or UPS). Please note: When returning your package via the U.S. Postal Service, an envelope with a tracking number must be provided. 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.
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