Consulate information
| Address: |
1030 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005 Consular hours: Mon to Fri 9 am – 1 pm |
|
| Phone: | (202) 461-3000 | Website |
Important Facts
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (subject to change). Travelers entering or transiting through Brazil must have a medical certificate with a negative Covid-19 RT-PCR test result. The test must have been taken at least 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. Travelers who in the past 14 days have been in or transited through India, South Africa or United Kingdom (UK) are NOT allowed to enter or transit through Brazil. This does not apply to travelers younger than 2 years, travelers younger than 12 years and traveling with an older companion. The companion must have a negative RT-PCR teat result. For up to date information, please click this link
- CONSULAR JURISDICTION. The Embassy of Brazil in Washington DC has consular jurisdiction. It serves the following States: District of Columbia, North Carolina, Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, and all military bases, except Guam.
- Passport must have at least six (6) months validity remaining beyond stay and at least one (1) blank visa page.
- NO VISA REQUIRED for nationals of Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Russian Fed., South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, USA, UK, Uruguay and some other countries for a maximum stay of 90 days; for nationals of Venezuela for maximum stay of 60 days; for nationals of Indonesia and Singapore for a maximum stay of 30 days.
- For more information and questions contact the GC Visa office.
| Visa Application Requirements | NON-US |
|---|---|
| Valid passport | ✔ |
| Completed and signed application form The application must be typewritten. Not handwritten. | ✔ |
| Passport size photos - one (1) photo White background and should be free of shadows, in color and clear, without glasses. Applicants must directly face camera w/ a neutral expression and clearly visible eyes. | ✔ |
| Invitation letter (Business visa only) | ✔ |
| Copy of flight itinerary A round trip travel airline ticket with traveler's name. | ✔ |
| Copy of hotel reservation/Evidence of address while staying in the country. | ✔ |
| Copy of driver's license | ✔ |
| Proof of valid legal residency in the US (copy only) Be ready to show the original when applying in person. | ✔ |
Note: Certified copy of the birth certificate and the last 3 months bank statements are required for some countries including Nigeria.
Forms and Links
Processing Time
| Processing time | Service type | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 to 10 business days | Regular |
Fee per Visa
| Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry | Term of visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist/Business Visa - Non US | 80.00 | Single | Up to 90 days |
Additional Notes
- Allow (2) two extra days for GC Visa Office to process your application.
- For Long Term/Work Visa and Children under 18, Contact GC Visa Office.
- Please note that Embassies/Country Representative Offices change the requirements on a regular basis without notifying us.
- There is a GC surcharge for our services.
Last updated: July 19, 2022