How to Apply for a Brazil Visa in Philadelphia : visasupply.com

Philadelphia is the largest city in the state of Pennsylvania and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. Founded in 1682 by Englishman William Penn, a social reformer and champion of liberty, he named the city Philadelphia using the Greek term meaning “brotherly love”. Philadelphia has the nickname “City of Brotherly Love” and is nowadays more casually known by locals and non-locals alike as “Philly”. The Philadelphia metropolitan area has over 6 million people and includes cities and towns in the states of New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland, in addition to Pennsylvania. The area is well known as a center of higher education and has more than 80 postsecondary institutions including the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University, which both have Portuguese language programs. Philadelphia was home to the first Brazilian consulate in the United States after the country gained independence from Portugal in 1822. Today there are 45,000 Brazilians living in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, many living in the northeast part of the city where there are dozens of small businesses along Castor Avenue catering to this immigrant community. Philadelphia is also home to Brazilian Day, a popular event held each September commemorating Brazilian Independence Day.

Brazil is a massive country of 215 million people and a land area of 3,287,956 square miles, making it the largest country in South America. Brazil is one of the largest economies in the world and is the largest democracy in the Western Hemisphere, after the United States. Although the country is well known for its abundance of natural resources, Brazil also has a robust manufacturing sector that is doing billions of dollars in trade each year with the United States. On the tourism front, Americans love Brazilian culture and are attracted to the country’s free-spirited people and their passion for music and dance. Other Americans may travel to Brazil to watch or participate in sporting events involving soccer, mixed martial arts, volleyball, basketball, or motor sports. The country is also famous for its many cultural events such as Festa Junina, Bauernfest, Boi-Bumba, Festival de Cachaça, and the legendary Carnival, which is known around the world for its elaborate parades in cities like Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, and Recife. First-time visitors from Philadelphia will likely have Christ the Redeemer or the beaches of Copacabana (both in Rio de Janeiro) on their to-do list, but others wanting to explore more parts of Brazil can experience the Afro-Brazilian culture of Salvador or cowboy culture of Rio Grande do Sul.

Obtaining a Brazil Visa from Philadelphia

Visas for Brazil are issued by the Brazilian government in the United States. The government of Brazil is represented by their embassy located in Washington, D.C. along with nine consulates located in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, Boston, Hartford, Miami, Atlanta, and New York. To apply for a Brazil visa from Philadelphia, you will fill out the visa application and bring your original passport and supporting documents (by appointment only) to the consulate located in New York City. Here is their address:

Consulate General of Brazil
225 East 41st Street
New York, NY 10017

It is important to review the requirements for visas on the Brazil consulate website and ensure your application and all supporting documents are accurate. Here is the link to the consulate website with detailed information: Consulado-Geral do Brasil em Nova York (itamaraty.gov.br) (Please note that you must initiate the process of scheduling an appointment and completing the visa application through the E-consulate platform: e-consular (itamaraty.gov.br))

You should include a self-addressed USPS (US Postal Service Express Mail or Priority Mail), FedEx, or UPS prepaid envelope (please make note of the tracking number) so the consulate can return your passport and visa to your home or office.

The government fee for the visa varies depending on the applicant’s country of origin and type of visa required. Please review the visa fees using the following link: Consulado-Geral do Brasil em Nova York (itamaraty.gov.br). The consulate only accepts payment by money order from the United States Postal Service and does not accept cash, cards and non-USPS money orders (it is not possible to buy money orders at the consulate—they must be purchased from the post office).

If you cannot appear in person at the consulate to submit your visa application, please contact our company and we can submit your documents to the consulate as a third-party agency.

Other things to consider:

Citizens of the United States no longer require a visa if traveling to Brazil for tourism or business purposes and can stay in the country for 90 days. The stay in Brazil can be extended for an additional 90 days at any federal police station.
If you are a U.S. citizen and are traveling to Brazil for work (i.e., you will be getting paid in Brazil or providing technical assistance) or for any purpose other than tourism or business, you must obtain the appropriate visa before starting your journey.
When completing the visa application form online, please make sure to upload all the necessary supporting documents and write your signature inside the rectangular box after printing out the application receipt.
Applicants under the age of 18 must provide a consent form that will be signed by both parents and notarized. They will also provide a copy of both parents’ IDs, their birth certificate, and the affidavit of support form. Both the consent form and affidavit of support form can be found on the following link: Consulado-Geral do Brasil em Nova York (itamaraty.gov.br)
It is recommended to purchase travel insurance before any international trip in case of medical emergencies. We advise getting the Geo Blue Voyager Single Trip Plan.

Emergency Assistance for Brazil Citizens in Philadelphia

If you are a citizen of Brazil living in the Philadelphia area with an emergency or require urgent assistance, you can reach the consulate in New York by calling 646-403-2676 (this number is only for Brazilian citizens faced with emergency situations such as hospitalization, death, or imprisonment). If you need to renew your Brazil passport, you can appear in person at their office (by appointment only) or renew by mail following the instructions on this link: Consulado-Geral do Brasil em Nova York (itamaraty.gov.br). Here is the link for the full list of contact information, including various email addresses: Consulado-Geral do Brasil em Nova York (itamaraty.gov.br)

We Can Help if You Need Assistance

If you live in the Philadelphia area or anywhere in the state of Pennsylvania and have difficulty applying for a Brazil visa, or require assistance with this process, please give our office a call at 404-682-5445 or schedule an appointment with our company. We are a private agency in Atlanta providing Brazil visa services for Americans and other U.S.-based residents. Our number one goal is to ensure your application documents for a visa are submitted accurately to the Brazilian government. Our services eliminate delays and give you the peace of mind to focus on your travel plans.

We provide the following Brazil visa services for our customers:

Brazil Tourist Visa (VIVIS)
Brazil Business Visa (VIVIS)
Brazil Temporary Work Visa (VITEM V)
Brazil Permanent (Retirement) Visa (VIPER)
Brazil Diplomatic and Official Visa
Brazil Study (Student) Visa
Brazil Religious Activity Visa
Brazil Volunteering Visa
Brazil Family Reunification Visa
Brazil Artistic or Sports Activities Visa
Brazil Hotel Accommodations