• NEW VISA RECIPROCITY FEES FOR U.S. CITIZENS
  
  Beginning on May 2^nd 2012, new reciprocity fees will be applied to some categories of visas issued for U.S. passport holders. The new fees for American nationals are based on reciprocity and reflect a raise in fees applied by the U.S. Government to the issuance of visas for Brazilian nationals.
  
  IMPORTANT!!!!For those who apply BY MAIL, the new fee will be charged to applications sent from April 27th (posting day shown on the envelope) on.
  
  (REMEMBER: The Consulate General only accepts U.S. Postal Service Express Mail)

(TOTAL VISA FEE = SPECIFIC VISA CATEGORY FEE + US$ 160.00 OF NEW RECIPROCITY FEE)
 

General Information
(please read carefully before selecting and applying for a visa)

• Visa regulations and procedures vary in accordance with the passport you hold and the aim of your trip. Please, check here to verify if you enjoy a Visa exemption to enter into Brazil in accordance with those criteria.
   
• Holders of US passports need a visa to enter into Brazil.

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Jurisdiction

The Consulate-General of Brazil in Miami issues visas only for residents in its jurisdiction Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The applicant must present proof of residence (copy of driver's license) when applying by mail or through a third party.

If you reside out of this jurisdiction please refer to the list of Brazilian consulates in the USA to find the Consular office assigned to your area.


Visas at the Counter

Applicant must reside within the Consulate's jurisdiction when applying through an agent or third party.
Visa applications will be received from 10 am to 12 noon only (no appointments necessary).
If approved, the visa will be ready for pick-up in 5 business days, from 3pm to 4pm.

Please note that the Consulate does not issue same day visas, unless in case of a documented medical emergency or official instructions from the Brazilian Government.
 

Types of Visa
 

• Tourist Visa - Vitur
   
• Cultural Visa - Vitem I
   
• Business Visa - Vitem II
   
• Athletes/Artists Visa - Vitem III
   
• Student Visa - Vitem IV
   
• Work Visa - Vitem V
   
• Resident Journalists/Media Correspondents Visa - Vitem VI
   
• Resident Missionaries Visa - Vitem VII
   
• Permanent Visa - Viper

Visa inquiries/information

By email only: visa.miami@itamaraty.gov.br - Inquiries about the status of your visa application will only be provided if the processing time required by this Office has passed. Please confirm at the Post Office with your tracking number the exact date your application was received at the Consulate.