General Info

[Kcrl01]

Does anyone have a link pertaining to the Retirement Visa (not sure of the official name). Cheers!

[Java Man]

That tourist Visa sounds like just what I would want. $44 is a lot better than $160.

That doesn't work for me. It's more expensive in the long run: $220 usd for the same 10 yr period. (I go yearly.) I think the $160 10 yr tourist visa is available at the consular offices. Looks like they've done away with the paper applications. My Consulate sends me to this webpage for the application https://formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br...Web.jsf?aba=-6.

[The Cane]

It's a "national penchant": https://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/27/w...ht-brazil.html.

[Exec Talent]

http://saofrancisco.itamaraty.gov.br/pt-br/

https://www.ivisa.com/brazil-blog/br...or-us-citizens

Official Site:

https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/brazil/online/home/index

I posted the official Brazilian Government site link for a reason. The other links are for commercial services which charge additional fees.

Sometimes more information is not better, it is just more information and causes confusion.

I am not against free enterprise and capitalism, have used visa agencies in the past for family members and even have recommended them. The reason was because the physical movement of documents was necessary and processing times. The Official eVisa site takes at the most 5 days.

Keep it simple.

[The Cane]

Any tips for visiting Sampa in early June? Does the "entertainment" slow down in the winter time?

I took my first trip to Sampa during Brazilian winter. It was not slow at all, and made me definitely want to go back. Being a Norte Americano, I also did not find it to be cold and walked around most days in a light pullover, or just a short-sleeved shirt. They knew I wasn't from there as the locals were freezing hahaha! My room did get a little chilly at night, but that was a matter of poor climate control in the rooms.

[WyattEarp]

Any tips for visiting Sampa in early June? Does the "entertainment" slow down in the winter time?

You might want to ask your question in the Sao Paulo thread. From my limited experience, Sampa does not slow down in the winter.

The boates and clinicas are just as active as anytime. Like anywhere in the cooler months, the "sightseeing" on the street is greatly diminished by the clothing choices of young women, but that's a minor thing I enjoy.

[World Travel 69]

http://saofrancisco.itamaraty.gov.br/pt-br/

https://www.ivisa.com/brazil-blog/br...or-us-citizens

Thanks for the info. That tourist Visa sounds like just what I would want. $44 is a lot better than $160.

[Jim00]

Any tips for visiting Sampa in early June? Does the "entertainment" slow down in the winter time?

[BayBoy]

I can confirm this link is valid. (I already had it saved).

Yesterday evening, I applied for a travel visa at the above link. As a US citizen, it cost me $44 to get a tourist visa. You will need a picture of your current / active US passport and a passport photo to upload to the online visa application. I do not know if this is typical, but I received by eVisa this morning in less than 24 hours! I can stay up to 90 days in Brazil and it expires in two years. I was hoping for 10 years, but I will not complain about the speed!

I hope this is useful to someone.

Thanks for the info. That tourist Visa sounds like just what I would want. $44 is a lot better than $160.

[Jim00]

Here is the link to the official eVisa site.

https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/brazil/online/home/index

I can confirm this link is valid. (I already had it saved).

Yesterday evening, I applied for a travel visa at the above link. As a US citizen, it cost me $44 to get a tourist visa. You will need a picture of your current / active US passport and a passport photo to upload to the online visa application. I do not know if this is typical, but I received by eVisa this morning in less than 24 hours! I can stay up to 90 days in Brazil and it expires in two years. I was hoping for 10 years, but I will not complain about the speed!

I hope this is useful to someone.

[Exec Talent]

You might want to check out this new option for a Brazil Visa:

https://www.bronlinevisa.com/

Here is the link to the official eVisa site.

https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/brazil/online/home/index

[Rio Bob]

How much is a Brazilian visa nowadays? I haven't been to Brazil in about 12 years.

You might want to check out this new option for a Brazil Visa:

https://www.bronlinevisa.com/

[BayBoy]

I paid 160 us 6 month ago and good for 10 years from USA.

MY Aussie friend paid 35 us so each country is different.

Thanks for the info. I'm considering going back to Brazil. It used to be $100.

[Scotch]

How much is a Brazilian visa nowadays? I haven't been to Brazil in about 12 years.

I paid 160 us 6 month ago and good for 10 years from USA.

MY Aussie friend paid 35 us so each country is different.

[BayBoy]

How much is a Brazilian visa nowadays? I haven't been to Brazil in about 12 years.