THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU START YOUR APPLICATION First thing to do is to fill out an application form electronically. The link to the electronic form is available when you click on one of the types of visas below. This is done in order to make you read the instructions carefully before filling out the form. This way, you know exactly how to proceed and which documents you should bring/send to the Consulate. After you fill out the form, you will be requested to print out what we call a "Protocol" form. You should sign it and glue your photo on the appropriate place and bring it to the Consulate together with your passport and other documents which vary depending on the type of visa you are applying for (see list below) To complete the application process, it is necessary to bring to the Consulate all required documentation. This can be done: personally or by a friend or relative: in this case, you must make an appointment on-line. Click here to see instructions on how to make the appointment; by a travel/visa agent: please click here to view a list of Agents that are registered to this Consulate. Please note that we do not accept visa requests by mail. You may only submit your application in person or through an agency. Also, you will have to bring money order(s) for Visa, processing, or handling fees, as applicabe. All money orders should be made to "CONSULATE GENERAL OF BRAZIL". American citizens: there is always a "reciprocity fee" of $130.00 charged for an identical fee charged to Brazilian citizens by U.S. authorities for processing all kinds of visa. The tourist visa is free, so, Americans pay for a Tourist visa only the "reciprocity fee" of $130.00. If you are not an American citizen, you do not have to pay the processing fee of $130.00 but you should pay a fee for all kinds of visa, including Tourist. Please click here to find out how much you should pay for each visa. If you don't come personally to apply for your visa, a "handling fee" of $20.00 is applicable for citizens of all countries. For TOURIST or VITEM-II applicants only: On the day of your visa appointment, you must bring the check-list so to assure your visa application will be accepted. THIS CONSULATE ACCEPTS ONLY MONEY ORDERS FROM THE US POSTAL SERVICE. WE DO NOT ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS, CREDIT CARDS, OR MONEY ORDERS FROM OTHER INSTITUTIONS. GENERAL INFORMATION The Visa Sector does NOT answer phone calls. Any inquiries should be sent by email to visas@brazilhouston.org. This Consulate only accepts submissions from applicants living in its jurisdiction. Please note that the Consulate does not give information on visa status. You can check the status of your visa on-line. Please click here to see instructions. If your visa was submitted by a Travel Agent, the Consulate recognizes the Agent as your representative. Any issues should be solved between the Agent and the Consulate. Individual faxes and emails from applicants are not acceptable. All inquiries should be done by the Agents to the Consulate. IMPORTANT: A completely new visa application/protocol form must be filled out and submitted: If there is a request for a change in status of the current visa; or If the application on-line was made more than 60 days ago. The visa application/protocol form is valid only for 60 days from the day you started your application. ATTENTION: All visa applicants for "in person" submission will be accepted by APPOINTMENT ONLY at this Consulate. You may only schedule an appointment after you have completed an online application. The link to the website where you can make your appointment is available when you click on one of the types of visas below. Please do NOT send email to make an appointment.