| Making plans for Brazil vacations is all part of the fun, | | | | have asked applicants to submit their forms with plenty |
| but for visitors from certain countries there is one | | | | of time as processing time is between seven and ten |
| important detail that should be taken very seriously: | | | | days. But don't submit your application too far in |
| applying for an entry visa at the right time. | | | | advance, as your visa is only valid for 90 days from |
| Fortunately for most, many countries are exempt from | | | | the date of issue. |
| any visa requirements. This includes citizens of the | | | | The online application form is available at your nearest |
| United Kingdom, most European nations, some Asian | | | | Brazilian consulate's website. After completing this |
| and African countries, and most of South America. | | | | form you will be given a reference number (officially |
| For visitors from the United States, Canada, Australia, | | | | known as your Individual Protocol Number). Once you |
| New Zealand and Japan however, it is important to | | | | have your reference, you must arrange an |
| apply for the correct visa before setting off on your | | | | appointment with the consulate using the online booking |
| Brazil vacation. | | | | system at your consulate's website. |
| Travelers must apply for their visas at the Brazilian | | | | When attending your appointment, take the following |
| consulate in their own country and as with all visa | | | | items: your passport (which must be valid for at least |
| applications, timing is crucial. This is especially the case | | | | six months from the date of entry), a recent passport |
| with recent changes to the application process in the | | | | style photograph, a copy of your vacation or flight |
| United States. | | | | booking slip including arrival and departure dates, and |
| Walk-in applications are no longer accepted, neither | | | | the processing fee of $130. |
| are mailed applications. Instead, US visitors are required | | | | And once you've got your visa application out of the |
| to send an e-application form and then make an | | | | way, you can get back to planning your Brazil vacation! |
| appointment for a face-to-face meeting to collect their | | | | For some inspiration, check out the free Brazil Travel |
| visa and passport. | | | | Guide. |
| Also, to avoid a backlog, Brazilian consulate officials | | | | |