The Visa Application Process for Brazil Vacations
A Brazil vacations expert from Brazil For Less explains the process of applying for a Brazil travel visa for all US citizens.
While making preparations for your Brazil vacation is an exciting part of the entire experience, visitors from certain countries need to keep one important detail in mind: applying for their entry visa at the right moment to avoid a Brazil travel headache.
Luckily, most nationalities do not need a visa to enter Brazil. Visitors from the UK and EU, parts of Asia, Africa and Latin America don’t need to worry about applying before setting off on their Brazil vacation.
However, for visitors from North America, Japan, New Zealand and Australia, applying for a visa before leaving home is vital.
If traveling from any of these countries, you will need to apply for your entry visa at the Brazilian embassy or consulate in your own country, making sure you give enough time to fit your travel plans.
This is particularly important for citizens of the United States, as significant changes to the application process may cause delays to the application process.
Perhaps most importantly, walk-in and postal applications are no longer possible. Now, visitors from the US must submit an electronic form before setting up a meeting to collect your visa and passport.
Applicants are also being asked to get their forms submitted well in advance, as processing time can be up to ten days. But take care not to submit your application too far ahead, as your visa only has validity for 90 days from when it is issued.
If you’re traveling from the US, you can find the electronic form at: https://scedv.serpro.gov.br/. Once you’ve done this you’ll be given an Individual Protocol Number with which you can set up an appointment with your consulate via their website.
Don’t forget to take with you the following necessary items:
- A passport valid for 6 months
- A recent passport style photo
- A copy of your travel booking slip with confirmation of your flight details
- A processing fee of $130
Follow these simple steps and very soon you will be back on track to the more exciting aspects of planning your Brazil vacation!
About the author
This guide to the Brazil visa application process was written by a Brazil vacations expert at Brazil For Less, specialists in Brazil travel and providers of excellent value, fully customizable Brazil tours.
Luckily, most nationalities do not need a visa to enter Brazil. Visitors from the UK and EU, parts of Asia, Africa and Latin America don’t need to worry about applying before setting off on their Brazil vacation.
However, for visitors from North America, Japan, New Zealand and Australia, applying for a visa before leaving home is vital.
If traveling from any of these countries, you will need to apply for your entry visa at the Brazilian embassy or consulate in your own country, making sure you give enough time to fit your travel plans.
This is particularly important for citizens of the United States, as significant changes to the application process may cause delays to the application process.
Perhaps most importantly, walk-in and postal applications are no longer possible. Now, visitors from the US must submit an electronic form before setting up a meeting to collect your visa and passport.
Applicants are also being asked to get their forms submitted well in advance, as processing time can be up to ten days. But take care not to submit your application too far ahead, as your visa only has validity for 90 days from when it is issued.
If you’re traveling from the US, you can find the electronic form at: https://scedv.serpro.gov.br/. Once you’ve done this you’ll be given an Individual Protocol Number with which you can set up an appointment with your consulate via their website.
Don’t forget to take with you the following necessary items:
- A passport valid for 6 months
- A recent passport style photo
- A copy of your travel booking slip with confirmation of your flight details
- A processing fee of $130
Follow these simple steps and very soon you will be back on track to the more exciting aspects of planning your Brazil vacation!
About the author
This guide to the Brazil visa application process was written by a Brazil vacations expert at Brazil For Less, specialists in Brazil travel and providers of excellent value, fully customizable Brazil tours.
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