Eligibility:

unpaid participation in athletic or artistic event or competition (in this case, an invitation letter from the sponsoring organization in Brazil is required)

unpaid participation in a scientific/academic seminar or conference sponsored by a research or academic institution (in this case, an invitation letter from the sponsoring organization in Brazil is required)

Terms and Conditions:

Tourist visa holders are prohibited to engage in business, work, or academic activities in Brazil.

First arrival in Brazil must take place within 90 days from the date the visa was issued.

This visa is good for multiple entries within the visa's duration. Please note that even when the validity of the visa exceeds 90 days, authorized stays are for a maximum of 90 days per visit (if necessary, an extension may be obtained with the Federal Police in Brazil if requested prior to the expiration of the authorized stay; special requirements apply).

Citizens of some countries do not require a visa to visit Brazil for tourism purposes, provided the trip is strictly for tourism and stay does not exceed 90 days.

Visa will be issued on a "laissez-passer" to nationals of the following countries: Bhutan, Central African Republic, and Taiwan.

Brazilian nationals must enter and leave Brazil with their Brazilian passport only.

Procedures:

The Consulate accepts visa submissions by the applicant in person, by a third party, acting on his/her behalf, or by a travel/visa agency in Houston.

If application is submitted through a third party, a copy of the applicant(s) driver's license is requird to be attached to the application form.  Visa processing time is ten business days once all requirements have been met.

Submission to the Consulate of one visa application form per applicant, properly filled out (first and second pages) and duly signed (parents must sign application forms for those under 18 years old and have their signatures notarized), together with the following documentation:

• passport with a minimum remaining validity of six months prior to its expiration date, and with at least 2 blank visa pages available for the visa stamp - excluding the pages reserved for Amendments and Endorsements

• if visa application is submitted by a third party, acting on his/her behalf, applicant's proof of residence in the consular jurisdiction is required

• for non-Americans returning to the USA, copy of green card or valid American visa allowing for re-entry into the USA

• for non-Americans without a green card or valid re-entry visa into the USA, valid visa to country of final destination after trip to Brazil (this requirement does not apply to applicants returning to country of citizenship)

• one recent 2"x 2" passport-type photograph of applicant, showing entire face (must be front view) in white background. Snapshots and computer pictures are not accepted

• photocopy of round trip ticket or signed letter by travel agency attesting to the acquisition of the ticket and informing confirmed round trip bookings

• as applicable (i.e., for unpaid participation in athletic or artistic event/competition or for unpaid participation in scientific/academic seminar/conference ), copy of letter by sponsors from Brazil with detailed information on the event and conditions of attendance

• as applicable (i.e., if applicant traveled within the last 90 days to any of the following countries: Angola, Bolivia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, French Guiana, Gabon, Ghana, Gambia, Republic of Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Peru, Sierra Leone, Sudan, or Venezuela), yellow fever vaccination certificate. Please note that yellow fever vaccination is advisable if applicant's destination in Brazil includes any of the following States: Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Federal District, Goiás, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima, and Tocantins.

• as applicable, polio vaccination certificate (only for children between the ages of 3 months and 6 years)

• appropriate payments, as applicable.

The requirements listed are not all-inclusive. When processing a visa submission, the Consulate may request additional information/documentation.