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THE ISSUE OR DENIAL OF A VISA IS THE ACT OF A SOVEREIGN STATE.

THE KIND OF VISA, IF GRANTED, AND ITS VALIDITY ARE ALSO A SOVEREIGN DECISION OF THE CONSULATE GENERAL.

This Consulate may have to keep the passport for analysis and/or consultation with Brazilian authorities.

TIME REQUIRED TO PROCESS A BUSINESS VISA: 3 working days.

To apply for the visa, it is necessary to make an appointment calling to the following telephone number: (5411) 4515-6525 (from Monday to Friday, from 09am to 2pm and from 3pm to 5pm).

Visa Requirements:

1) PASSPORT valid for at least six months;

2) 01 RECENT PASSPORT SIZE PHOTO (white backgroud, no white clothes);

3) VISA APPICATION FORM;

4) A ROUNDTRIP TICKET TO BRAZIL;

5) Two LETTERS, one FROM THE COMPANY THAT YOU ARE VISITING IN BRAZIL(*) and another FROM THE COMPANY THAT YOU WORK FOR (made on official company letterhead and signed by a high-ranked official) STATING:

- the precise nature of business and activities to be performed in Brazil and the applicant's employment status (job position in the company);

- if applicant will receive any kind of payment in Brazil;

- the name of persons and/or companies the applicant will be contacting (addresses and telephone numbers required);

- date of the trip;

- the length of stay in Brazil.

(*) The letter from the Brazilian company must be written in Portuguese

Payment of a PROCESSING FEE: Click on "Emolumentos/Aranceles"

U.S. citizens are charged a processing fee in reciprocity for fee charged to Brazilian citizens by U.S. authorities.

An additional fee will be charged for applications made by third parties. The Consulate General may require a personal interview with the applicant.

The Consulate General may ask for additional information and/or documents deemed necessary.

For additional information you can send an e-mail to: visatemporaria@conbrasil.org.ar

List of countries whose citizens do not need a business visa for Brazil