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Other Consular Services
Laissez-Passer





A "laissez-passer" is a travel document which the Consular Service will issue to who have requested an entry visa to Brazil and holding a passport issued by a Government not recognized by the Brazilian Government.
 
Visas will be issued on a laissez-passer to individuals of  Bhutan, Central African Republic and Taiwan.





  
Requirements for a Laissez Passer:
 
1) Two (2) Laissez Passer application form
a) The form must be completely filled-out, with legible hand writing, signed by the applicant and must have an e-mail address for contact, or a phone number.
 
2) Passport
Valid for at least six months.
 
3) Green Card or US Visa
Proof of legal residency in the United States such as a photocopy of green card or of a valid visa in the United States, or an US Re-entrey Permit.
 
4) Three (3) photographs
            Passport size, in color or black and white, full-face only, on a white or clear background. Instant, digital, photocopies or scanned photos are not acceptable
 
5) Consular Fee
                  US$ 80.00 per Laissez Passer
           
Method of payment
The Consulate General in Chicago only accepts payments with Money Order issued by the U.S. Postal Service payable to “Consulate General of Brazil in Chicago”.
 
6) Processing Time
            Five (5) business days.
 
 
Additional Information
Please, send e-mail to the following address: passaportes@brazilconsulatechicago.org
 
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