BRAZIL BUSINESS VISA

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We process our clients’ visas for Brazil through the Consulate General of Brazil in Los Angeles. The Consulate does not process same day visas and their processing time is at least 12 working days. The Consulate in Los Angeles processes visas for applicants who live in the following states: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming.

Temporary Visa IIx (VITEM-II): You can apply for Business visa (VITEM_II) if the one or more of the following criteria applies to you.

• Travelers with business purposes, except in case of technical assistance;
• Media coverage or filming - on media assignment or filming in Brazil;
• Workshop/ Trade show – participating in a workshop or trade show in Brazil;
• Flight/ship crew members Not holding an international crew card;

Please prepare and submit the following items:

1. Passport - Your current signed Passport which must be valid for a minimum of 6 (six) months from the intended arrival date in Brazil and at least with at least two blank visa pages.

2. Passport-Style Photographs - One color passport size photograph 2”x2” on a white background with a full front view of face. Snapshots, machine, home or computer photographs are not acceptable.

3. Complete Visa Application - - Complete the online Application Form carefully, print the Protocol and sign it. You will to also print all four pages of online application to attach to your protocol. You will need to answer all items accurately, as the Consulate rejects incomplete/inaccurate applications.

4. Driver’s License – one copy of driver's license or valid State ID card as the proof of your current address. If the address on your driver's license is not your current address, you will need to provide a copy of your most recent utility bill which has your name and current address on it.

5. Travel Document – One copy of your round trip airline tickets (and cruise itinerary, if applicable) on travel agents/airline letter head showing travel to and from Brazil, passenger names, itineraries, flight numbers and arrival/departure dates.

6. Business Letter – original business letterand signature (on company’s letterhead) stating employee (applicant)’s name and title, contact in Brazil, description of the job to be conducted in Brazil, assuring the employee will not perform any technical work nor will be paid in Brazil, how long the employee has been working for the company, and assuming full responsibility for the applicant while in Brazil. If the applicant is self-employed, an additional letter will be required from his/her bank, containing financial references.

7. Non-US Citizens - A copy of the US Alien Resident Card for foreign residents and/or a valid visa, or document to return from Brazil to the US or other country.

8. For filming or documentary – A special authorization from the “Secretaria para o Desenvolvimento Audiovisual” of ANCINE is required, to be obtained directly by a Brazilian partner.

9. Additional Information - The Consulate may request additional information/documentation.

10. Payment: You may pay our service fee and the return shipping fee with one check or money order payable to “GLOBAL VIP SERVICES”.
    1. Consular Fee for US Nationals is $160, paid by Postal Money Order only, payable to the Brazilian Consulate . Please contact us for consular visa fees for other nationalities.

    2. Our Fees:
       • Service Fee: minimum of 12 business day: $70
       • FedEx Return Mail Service – Complete and sign Global VIP Services Order Form.

        

11. Send Us - All relevant Documents and Fees mentioned above Via FedEx Overnight Service To:
    
    GLOBAL VIP SERVICES
    6241 Glade Ave, # L201
    Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Business visas are good for multiple entries. All business visa holders, regardless of nationality or the length of time that the visa is given for 90 days, may only stay in Brazil for up to 90 days. An extension may be issued by the Federal Police, yet it will not exceed 180 days.