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Visas are not required for travel to Argentina for North Americans for stays of less than 3 months. However, as of December 28, 2009, a Reciprocity Tax will be collected upon arrival in Argentina (payment in pesos, US Dollars, Credit Card or Traveler's Check). Fee will be collected at any point of entry.
According to the Consulate of Argentina:
Entry Request Fee
When entering Argentine Territory, the national of the following countries must pay a "reciprocity fee" in accordance with the following chart (*)
The payment of this "reciprocity fee" IS NOT a Visa since Argentina does not require visa to nationals of the mentioned countries when traveling for tourism or business purposes.
The Argentine Governament set this entry fee on equal amounts to those Argentine citizens must pay when requesting a Visa to travel to those countries.
NOTE: At time of writing (1.1.2010) fees are only being collected at Buenos Aires Int'l Airport (Ezeiza), with other entry points to come online in the future.
| Nationality | Tax |
| Australians | $ 100.00 |
| Canadians | $ 70.00 (Single Entry) |
| US Americans | $ 131.00 |
Note: Rates subject to modification based upon reciprocity
*Or its equivalent in Argentinian pesos
- Forms of Payment:
Argentine Pesos, US Dollars, credit cards, Traveller's Checks
Information Desk:
(+54 11) 4317-0234/5/6/7/8
For other nations, and to find your local embassies and consulates, please click here
Visas are required for North Americans traveling to Brazil, and are "free". However, as the American consulates charge a fee of ca. $131 for Brazilians applying for a visa, the Brazilian government collects $131 for processing visas for North Americans to Brazil.
Click here for a list of other countries requiring a visa for Brazil
The visa can be obtained from the nearest Brazilian embassy or consulate or from a Visa & Passport Service: Apply online (for an additional fee)
(see below for U.S. Consulate addresses).
Canadians: Brazilian Visa info for Canadians
1. Who needs a tourist visa?
- U.S. citizens visiting Brazil for tourism; and
- U.S. citizens participating in sports or artistic events, - whenever they are not being paid for such activities (except for daily allowances, and hotel & travel expenses.)
- Citizens of other nations, please click here to see if your country requires a visa.
2. What do you need to bring to the Consulate to apply for a visa?
- Your passport, valid for at least 6 more months upon your arrival date in Brazil;
- One Visa Application Form (Click on VISA REQUEST) per applicant, completely filled out online, dated and signed by the passport holder or his/her parents/guardians. The application form is found at https://scedv.serpro.gov.br. (Click on VISA REQUEST - You will need to print only the receipt page with the bar code: sign it and glue the picture).
- One recent 2x2 passport-photo, front view, white background;
- A copy of your round-trip ticket or a booked itinerary showing travel to and from Brazil (confirming the purchase of the ticket, with passenger’s name, itinerary, flight number and arrival/departure dates);
- A copy of the U.S. Alien Resident Card for foreign residents and/or a valid visa or document to return from Brazil to the US or to another country;
- For minors under 18 years of age, see “Visa for Minors”; and
- Proof of residency (driver's license, utility bill) and;
- The Consulate may request additional information/documentation as deemed necessary.
3. How much does it cost?
- U.S. passport holders must pay a processing fee of $130.00 in reciprocity for an identical fee paid by Brazilian citizens who apply for a tourist visa to the U.S.;
- Tourist visa fees vary according to nationality: Australia: $35.00; Canada: $65.00; Japan and Russia: $50.00; Mexico: $30.00; Nigeria: $40.00 and all other countries: $20.00;
- An additional fee of $20.00 will be charged for any application not submitted in person by the applicant, regardless of nationality. This additional fee is not applicable to family members; and
- No cash, personal or company checks are accepted, only U.S. POSTAL SERVICE MONEY ORDER, made out to the Consulate General of Brazil.
4. Visas for Tourist Groups
- Processing time: five to eight business days.
5. Visa requirements for Minors (under 18 years)
- Valid passport (valid for, at least, another six months);
- One Visa Application Form (Click on VISA REQUEST) per applicant, completely filled out online. Print the receipt page, with the bar code, and affix the picture. Both parents/guardians must sign the receipt.
- One 2x2 passport photo;
- Original + one copy of birth certificate;
- When traveling alone: a notarized letter of consent, signed by both parents; and
- When traveling with one parent: a notarized letter of consent signed by the non-traveling parent.
6. Notes
- The Tourist Visa is generally good for 5 years with multiple entries. There are, however, exceptions for the duration of the visa, based on the documentation presented and purpose of the trip;
- The tourist visa must be used within 90 days from the date that it was issued;
- All 5-year tourist visa holders, regardless of nationality or the validity date of the visa, may only stay in Brazil for up to 90 days. The Brazilian Federal Police (http://www.dpf.gov.br) may extend the visa, yet it may not exceed 180 days per year, under any circumstances;
- The validity of the visa begins on the date of the first entry in Brazil
7. What do you need to know before applying for a tourist visa? Note: not all consulates accept postal applications - apply ONLY to the consulate in your jurisdication - see list below for your consulate and contact the consulate BEFORE sending any documents.
- No visa will be processed by any kind of mail including Airborne Express, DHL, FedEx, UPS, Fax, E-mail, etc.;
- Visas can be submitted by visa service companies. If you wish to use a Visa Service, please contact the Consulate of your jurisdiction.
- Visas can be submitted by a third party. Ex: a spouse can apply for the whole family;
- After all documentation is received by the Consulate, tourist visa applications take at least 5 (five) working days to be processed. Longer periods may apply. The Consulate has no rush/expedite service or fees.
- Anyone can pick-up the visa as long as they have the receipt.
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8. Vaccination/shots
YELLOW FEVER INTERNATIONAL IMMUNIZATION CERTIFICATE
See this link, for a complete list of nationals who need to have the certificate of vaccination.
This certificate is mandatory if applicant traveled within the last 90 days to any of the following Countries: Angola, Benin, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guyana, Gabon, Ghana, Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Peru, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo (ex-Zaire) or Venezuela.
It is advisable if applicantâs destination in Brazil includes any of the following States: Acre, Amap‡, Amazonas, Goi‡s, Maranh‹o, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Par‡, Rond™nia, Roraima, Tocantins and the Federal District.
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Children under age 18 not traveling with both parents must provide a notarized consent form, signed by the absent parent(s). This letter must be authenticated by the Brazilian Consulate, fee $45 per page.
Int'l Certificate of Vaccination showing valid polio vaccination s required for all children age 7 and under.
The Brazil tourist or business visa is usually valid for entry into Brazil within 90 days of issue date.
The tourist visa is then valid for multiple entry for five years, for a stay of up to 90 days each time and costs $130 ($140 if applying by mail, if allowed - see notes below).
Please note that the Consulate DOES NOT ISSUE SAME DAY VISAS, unless in case of a documented medical emergency.
Payments for visas, handling fees and other charges are accepted by US POSTAL MONEY ORDER ONLY
When applying by mail, applicant must reside within the consulate's jurisdiction. (not available in all areas; see information below for participating consulates)
Please allow 7 (seven) business days for processing of visa application and return of passport, not including transit time. This processing time applies from the moment application is received at the consulate.
The Consulate General of Brazil will receive correspondence sent by the U.S. Postal Service as well as all courier services (address the envelope to the attention of the VISA SECTION). However, the Consulate will only return documents via the U.S. Postal Service, such as First Class, Certified, Priority or Express Mail. Applicants must therefore enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of their documents. The consulate will not return any documents via courier services such as DHL, FEDEX, UPS, AIRBORNE or others.
The Consulate recommends that applicants use mail/courier services that provide a tracking number.
Incomplete or incorrect applications will be returned to sender within 5 business days.
The Consulate is not responsible for delayed, lost or stolen mail.
(updated January 2010)
These conditions change constantly. SouthAmerica.travel encourages travelers to contact the individual consulates for details, or utilize a Visa & Passport Service: Apply online
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Washington DC Mail in applicants must reside in: DC, KY, OH, MD, VA, WV
3009 Whitehaven St NW, Washington DE 20008
Tel. (202) 238-2828 Fax (202) 238-2818 consular@brasilemb.org http://www.brasilemb.orgLos Angeles Mail in applicants must reside in: AZ, HI, ID, MT, NV, UT, WY
+these Californian Counties: Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura)
8484 Wilshire Blvd Ste 730/711, Beverly Hills CA 90211
Tel. (323) 651-2664 Fax (323) 651-1274 brconsular@earthlink.net http://www.brazilian-consulate.orgSan Francisco (OR, WA, AK and following California counties: Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Inyo, Kings, Lake, Lassen, Ladera, Marin, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Modoc, Mono, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Benedito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sierra, Siskyou, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislau, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare, Tuolunme, Tolo, and Yuma)
!Does NOT accept mail-in Visa applications...walk-in and Visa & Passport Service: Apply online only!
300 Montgomery St Ste 900, San Francisco CA 94104
Tel. (415) 981-8170 Fax (415) 981-3628 brazilsf@brazilsf.orgMiami Mail in applicants must reside in: AL, FL, GA, MI, NC, SC, TN, PR, US-VI, Bahamas click here for updated info to apply in person or by mail
80 SW 8th St - 26th Floor, Miami FL 33130-3004
Tel. (305) 285-6200 (From 4pm to 5pm ONLY) Fax (305) 285-6229 consbras@brazilmiami.org http://www.brazilmiami.orgChicago (Jurisdiction IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, MS, NB, ND, SD, WI)
!Does NOT accept mail-in Visa applications...walk-in and Visa & Passport Service: Apply online only!
401 N Michigan Ave Ste 1850, Chicago, IL 60611
Tel. (312) 464-0244 Fax (312) 464-0299 central@brazilconsulatechicago.orgBoston Mail in applicants must reside in: ME, MA, NH, RI, VT
The Statler Building, 20 Park Plaza - Ste 810, Boston MA 02116
Tel. (617) 542-4000 Fax (617) 542-4318 cgbos@consulatebrazil.org
http://www.consulatebrazil.orgNew York (Jurisdiction CT, DE, NJ, NY, PA, Bermuda Islands)
!Does NOT accept mail-in Visa applications...walk-in and Visa & Passport Service: Apply online only!
1185 Avenue of the Americas (6th Ave), New York NY 10036
Tel. (917) 777-7777 Fax (212) 827-0225 consulado@brazilny.org http://www.brazilny.orgHouston (Jurisdiction AK, CO, KS, LA, NM, OK, TX)
Park Tower North, 1233 West Loop South, Ste 1150, Houston TX 77027
Tel. (713) 961-3063/961-3064/961-3065 Fax (713) 961-3070 consbras@brazilhouston.org http://www.brazilhouston.org
Visas are not required for travel to Chile for North Americans for stays of less than 3 months. However, an "entry card" is required upon entering Chile, and can be obtained on the spot. The cost is $131 for U.S. citizens, and $132 for Canadians, payable in cash, traveler's checks, Visa, Mastercard and American Express (current as of 1 Sept 2008). The amount reflects the monies charged to Chileans for an Entry Visa to the United States.The card remains valid for the entire validity of the passport. For other nations, and to find your local embassies and consulates, please click here
Visas are not required for travel to Peru for North Americans for stays of less than 3 months. For other nations, and to find your local embassies and consulates, please click here
Visas are required for travel to Bolivia for US-citizens. For other nations, and to find your local embassies and consulates, please click hereThe Bolivian tourist Visa fee, for Citizens of the United States is:
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$ 135.00 when obtained in any Bolivian Consulate.
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$ 135.00 when obtained upon arrival to any Bolivian international airport or at any checking point on border.
GENERAL REMARKS:
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Beginning December 1 st 2007 , immigration authorities of the Republic of Bolivia will require that citizens of United States of America traveling as tourists to Bolivia have a Visa.
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The Visa will be valid for five (5) years since the date of issue and will permit entrance to Bolivia for a total of ninety (90) days each year.
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A visa holder will be able to use it for three (3) times in one (1) year for a total of ninety (90) days. Only in very special cases will the Bolivian immigration authorities extend the period of permanency over ninety (90) days.
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The visa application can be done by mail or in-person at any Bolivian Consulate.
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To apply by mail, the user must send the Consular Office all required documents and a pre-paid envelope with return address in order to receive their passport once the visa has been issued.
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If the applicant will be traveling with Bolivian friends or relatives who live in United States , they may write the letter of invitation specifying the host address in Bolivia.
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Any person older than twelve (12) month travelling to Bolivia, must bear the International Yellow Fever Vacination Certificate. If a pediatrician or primary physician decides that for health reasons a person cannot receive a Yellow Fever vaccine, they may issue corresponding certification. This certification must be translated into spanish and the passenger must hold a copy of both Certificate and tranlation, to be submitted before Bolivian Immigration Authorities.
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