Leisure travel
Visit friends/relatives
Scientists, professors or researchers who are attending cultural, technological or scientific conferences, seminars or meetings (services provided must not be paid by organizations/companies in Brazil, except for reimbursement of expenses or per diem allowances).
Participation in artistic or amateur sport competitions, where no monetary prize or paid admission is involved.

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, sign it and send it along with your other visa-application documents.

3. PHOTOGRAPHS:

1 (one) recent photograph, 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. 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.

6. SWORN STATEMENT WAIVER:

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

7. APPLICANT LETTER:

A detailed, signed letter (including hotel information or address where you're staying) from the applicant explaining what he/she will be doing in Brazil during the stay is only required if you are going to stay in Brazil for those staying 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

Visa applications for minors under 18 years of age also must include:

a) “Authorization for Brazilian Visa Issuance for Minors” document, signed by both parents or legal guardians. Both signatures must be certified by a notary public if the visa application is submitted by mail or through a third party. If the visa application is submitted personally by one parent or legal guardian, the signature of the other parent or legal guardian must be certified by a notary public;

b) Certified copy of the minor's birth certificate;

c) Photo ID of both parents or legal guardians (original or notarized copy);

d) Legal guardians must present official proof of guardianship.

10. A Visa Fee of $160.00 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.

11. A Service Fee of $50.00 per passport is also required (Cash, company check or money order--personal checks are not accepted).  Please make Payable to: Brazil Visa Service. Send the service fee payment and Consulate fee payment along with your documentation materials to: Brazil Visa Service, 3950 N. Lake Shore Dr., Suite 1820D, Chicago, IL 60613.

12. 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.