Visit Visas (VIVIS)

Citizens of the United States do not require a visa to travel to Brazil for tourism or certain business-related activities.

The visit visa will be issued to foreigners traveling to Brazil for staying up to 90 days without purposes of immigration or the exercise of paid activity (daily allowances, artistic paychecks, compensation or other travel expenses are allowed). Visit visas can be granted for those traveling for tourism, business, transit, artistic or sports activities, study, volunteer work, or to attend to conferences, seminars or meetings, among other purposes - provided there is no remuneration in Brazil and the stay does not exceed 90 days.  

 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Passport (signed, valid up to end of Brazil trip, 2 visa pages free)
• Proof of residence in the U.S. (visa or Green Card)
• Notarized copy of applicant's valid driver's license
• Visa Application Form Receipt
• Passport photo (2” x  2”, white background)
• U.S. Postal Service Money Order (see table of VIVIS fees above)
• Flight Confirmation (purchased ticket showing entrance into and exit from Brazil) AND Printed bank statements from the last three months showing adequate funds for travel
• U.S. Postal Service Priority or Priority Express envelope, pre-paid (this will be used to mail your passport back to you)

► Additional documents may be requested at the discretion of the Consular Authority.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSINESS-RELATED VIVIS APPLICATIONS

In addition to the materials listed above, applicants traveling to Brazil for business (company meetings, consulting, auditing, site visits, signing of contracts, journalistic activities, cruise or airline crew members, etc.) must present a letter from either their U.S. or Brazilian company. The letter should be on company stationery and signed by a manager/director/supervisor, stating the following information:

• Nature of company’s/organization’s business or activities in Brazil;
• Applicant’s title and/or job description;
• Nature of business and activities to be conducted by applicant in Brazil;
• Name(s) and address(es) of Brazilian company(ies) with which applicant will conduct business;
• Contact(s) in Brazil: name(s), phone number(s) and corresponding position(s);
• Expected travel dates;
• Affirmation of company’s financial support of applicant while in Brazil;
• Affirmation that applicant will not provide any technical assistance or perform any salaried work while in Brazil (such activities require a VITEM V temporary work visa)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS

In addition to the visa application requirements stated above, applicants who are younger than 18 years of age at the time of application must present the following additional materials:

• Original birth certificate and one copy
• Authorization for Issuance of Brazilian Visa for a Minor, signed by both parent. Signatures must be notarized
• If only one parent is listed on birth certificate, only that parent’s signature is required.
• If one parent has sole custody of applicant, a notarized copy of the court order awarding sole custody and exclusive parental rights must be presented.
• If one parent is deceased, a death certificate must be presented.
• For children of Brazilian parent(s): Declaração de Não-Cidadania declaring that the applicant is not a Brazilian citizen, signed by Brazilian parent(s), if applicable.
• Copy of passports or other form of photo ID for both parents.
  • The name on the parent’s photo ID must match parent’s name on the child’s birth certificate. If said parent has changed his or her name since the issuance of the birth certificate, the parent must present documentation showing proof of the name change (e.g. marriage certificate or court order).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CITIZENS OF CERTAIN COUNTRIES

HOW TO APPLY:

►Only USPS money orders are accepted.
►Visa fees are NON-REFUNDABLE!
►Visas can be requested by mail or by the drop box located at reception area of the Consulate-General in Atlanta.

Required documentation can be submitted by mail to the following address:

Consulate General of Brazil in Atlanta
Att: Visa Sector
3500 Lenox Rd NE, suite 800
One Alliance Center
Atlanta, GA 3032

Along with the required documentation for the visa, applicants must include an additional self-addressed, pre-paid return envelope (Priority or Priority Express flat-rate) from the U.S. Postal Service. This envelope will be used to return the visa to the applicant, and may be folded in half to fit inside the original sending envelope.
Applications by mail should also include the applicant’s contact information (address, phone number, and email) in case contact is necessary. Return envelopes with addresses outside the United States will not be accepted.The Consulate does not assume responsibility for any delays or loss by the postal service.

Questions? Send an e-mail to visa.atlanta@itamaraty.gov.br