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Other Consular Services
Tourist Visa

Tourist Visa (VITUR)

I- Application Requirements
 
1) Passport
Original (no copies), signed by the applicant, with a minimum remaining validity of six months and with at least two contiguous blank pages left.
 
► Non-US citizens must also present proof of legal residency, such as a photocopy of either a green card, a valid visa issued by the United States government, or an American Re-entry Permit.
 
► Please note the additional requirements for visa applications for minors under 18 years of age listed after Application Requirements.
 
2) Delivery Receipt ("Protocolo") printed upon completion of ONLINE VISA REQUEST FORM
 
a)       Complete the ONLINE VISA REQUEST FORM by clicking HERE. Click on “VISA REQUEST” on bottom left-hand side of screen and follow instructions.
·         Please disregard the message about the website's security certificate. (See the image after these instructions.) 
·         ALL fields must be filled out, not only those indicated with an asterisk. Incomplete forms will be returned.
·         The information provided by the applicant will be used for issuing the VISA (e.g. spelling of name, address, date of birth).Be very careful to accurately complete the visa request form.
 
b) Print and sign the DELIVERY RECEIPT (“Protocolo”) by visiting the same web site and clicking “PRINT VISA FORM DELIVERY RECEIPT” on bottom left-hand side of screen.
 
3) One photograph
·         Passport size, in color or black and white, full-face only, on a white or clear background.
·         Instant, digital, scanned or photocopied photos are not acceptable.
·         Please attach the photo on the first square of the Delivery Receipt (“Protocolo”).
 
4) Round-trip-ticket
Applicants must present one of the following items:
·         A copy of the round-trip-ticket, e-ticket or e-booking.
·         A signed letter from the airline or travel agent, on their letterhead, with the itinerary, name(s) of the passenger(s), flight number or cruise information, and dates of arrival and departure from Brazil.
·         For airline employees and their dependents: a copy of their airline I.D. card and a letter from the airline, on company letterhead, with the itinerary.
 
5) Proof of residence in consular jurisdiction
A photocopy of a valid driver's license or utility bill will be accepted as proof of residence.
 
6) Consular Fees
 
7) International Certificate of Vaccination 
Applicants who have visited certain countries and territories (view list here) within 90 days prior to applying for a visa/entering Brazil are recommended to present a Yellow Fever International Certificate of Vaccinationupon entering Brazil.
 
8) Letter by Sponsor or Invitation Letter
·         (Applicable only for participants in amateur athletic, scholarly, or performing arts events and/or competitions who will not receive payment from a Brazilian entity for their activities.)
·         Copy of letter by sponsors or invitation letter with detailed information about the event and the context of the applicant’s attendance (e.g. as speaker, participant, etc.).
 
9) Invitation letter for conference/seminar/workshop
·         (Applicable only for participants in cultural, technological, or scientific conferences, seminars, and workshops.)
·         A letter from the institution or committee organizing the event declaring whether or not the applicant will receive any compensation for their participation. If the applicant is only attending the conference and will not receive compensation, a confirmation or receipt for their registration will be sufficient.
 
10) Individuals applying for a Tourist Visa who will stay over 30 days must include either a bank statement OR a notorized letter of invitation from the individual(s) with whom they will stay or the institution that will coordinate their accommodations while in Brazil.
 
 
PLEASE NOTE: The documents listed above are not all-inclusive. The Consulate-General may request further documents at its discretion.
 
 
IMPORTANT
 
Visa applications for minors under 18 years of age 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.
 
 
The documents listed above are not all-inclusive.
The Consulate may request further documents at its discretion.
 
 
II-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”.


Multiple applications submitted together may be covered by one single money order for the total sum. When submitted by mail, multiple applications may be covered by one single money order only if they are sent in the same U.S.P.S. envelope.

 
III - How to submit your completed visa application
 
HOW TO APPLY- For detailed instructions on how to submit your completed visa application in person, through a third party, or by mail, click here.
 
 
IV - Processing time and checking the status of your visa application
 
PROCESSING TIME - Be sure to plan your visa application in advance. After all application requirements are met, the processing time is approximately:
·         Three (3) working days, if applied in person;
·         Seven  (7) working days, if applied by mail; and
·         Ten (10) working days, if applied through a travel or visa agency.
 
 These estimated processing times do not include:
·         The time an application is held by a travel or visa agency;
·         The time the applicant takes to provide additional information/documents subsequently required by the Consulate;
·         The time in the mail.
 
VISA STATUS - Applicants can check the status of their visa application here (Click “CHECK VISA”). When your application status is listed as “No Application Pending,” your visa application has been processed.
·         Individuals who have applied for a visa in person or through a third party: Your visa will be ready for pick-up on the date specified on the Delivery Receipt (“Protocolo”) issued the day of your application.
 
·         Individuals who have applied for a visa by mail: Please use the tracking number on your USPS envelope to see when the Consulate has received your visa application. Then, use the tracking number on the USPS return envelope included in your application to see when your passport and visa have been mailed to you. 
 
PLEASE NOTE: The processing time may increase for group visas and other special cases, and in times considered high season.
 

Additional Information
For additional information, please email visas@brazilconsulatechicago.org.
 
©2012 Consulate General of Brazil in Chicago