You must send your valid U.S. passport. The passport must have at least 6 months of validity left, and have at least 1 blank visa page. (Blank endorsement pages in your passport are not acceptable.)

Photo must be 2x2, black and white, or color, with a white, or light background, and show a full, front view of your face. The photos must also be printed on photo quality paper. Photos printed on normal paper will be rejected by the embassy. Digital photos taken by the applicant are not accepted.

Please select the proper application form from the table below based on the state in which you maintain permanent residence:

Jurisdiction	States Included	Application Form
Boston	Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont	Please contact American Passport Express for forms and information at 1-800-455-5166
*Chicago	Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin	Visa Application Form Sworn Statement
Houston	Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas	Visa Application Form
Los Angeles	Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, and in the state of California, the counties of Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.	Visa Application Form
Miami	Florida, also Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas	Visa Application Form
New York	Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania	Visa Application Form
San Francisco	Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and in the state of California, the counties of Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Inyo, Kings, Lake, Lassen, Ladera, Marin, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Modoc, Mono, Monetrey, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Benedito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sierra, Siskyou, Salano, Sonoma, Stanislau, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare, Tuolunme, Yolo, Yuma	Visa Application Form
Washington D.C.	District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia	Visa Application Form
Atlanta	Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi, and Tennessee	Please contact American Passport Express for forms and information at 1-800-455-5166

You are required to submit a business letter from the US company sponsoring your trip on company letterhead. Letter must be signed by a senior manager (vice president or above) briefly introducing the applicant and specifying the status/position of the employee in the company as well as giving a detailed explanation of the applicant's job. The letter must also clearly state the precise nature of the business to be conducted by applicant while in Brazil. This letter must be addressed to the Brazilian consulate, and have an original signature. Photo copies and faxes will not be accepted.

The employer or sponsoring company shall also specifically attest to each of the following statements:

• That the visa applicant will maintain his/her residency in the United States.
• That the visa applicant's trip to Brazil is of a short-term nature.
• That the goal of the visa applicant's trip to Brazil is strictly for business meetings not involving any technical assistance and not exceeding the legally authorized stay per visit.
• That the applicant has no intention to immigrate to Brazil.
• The applicant's specific assignment in Brazil.
• That the company will assume financial responsibility for the applicant while in Brazil.
• The name, position, and job description of the applicant's contact in Brazil.

You will need to submit a notarized business letter from the Brazilian company inviting the applicant to Brazil. This letter must clearly explain the purpose of the applicant's trip to Brazil. A faxed or photo copied version of this letter is acceptable.

You will need to submit a copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary showing round trip flight numbers and times, or a cruise itinerary showing round trip boarding information. Please make sure the following information is also included on any proof of departure documentation:

• Confirmed travel to Brazil within 90 days of submitting the visa application.
• The applicant's name.
• The date of entry into Brazil.
• The date of departure from Brazil.

Please provide 2 (two) business cards. These business cards should include your name, position within the company, the name of the company, as well as contact information for you at that company.

Please provide a clear photocopy of your valid drivers license. Color copies are preferred, but black and white copies will also be accepted. Please make sure that the copy is clear enough so that all of the information can be easily read.

A yellow fever vaccination card is required for all applicants entering Brazil from any other South American country. It should be stapled into the passport you are sending with your visa application. It is recommended that all applicants supply a yellow fever vaccination card if possible.

1. Consular Fees: This fee must be paid by US Postal Service money order made payable to the Embassy of Brazil. DO NOT SEND PERSONAL OR COMPANY CHECKS. Include your name and date of birth on the money order. Do not include your address on the money order. This fee can also be paid by credit card, using the customer information form in step #2 below.

Type of Visa	4-6 Business Day Processing
Single Entry (3 month validity)	$200
Multi Entry (5 year validity)	$200

* Visas are valid for a stay of up to 90 days per entry.
* Applicants in the Chicago jurisdiction must pay an aditional $10 hand carry fee.

Timeframes may vary by jurisdiction

2. American Passport Express Service Fee:

• Rush Visa Processing: Departure in less than 15 days- $70
• Standard Visa Processing: Departure in more than 15 days $55

3. Please refer to the Customer Information Form in step #2 below for return shipping options and fees.

All applicants must complete and submit the customer information form.   After submitting the form online print a copy of the confirmation page which appears. The form gives our company information which is used to help accurately process your passport or visa order.

Please send the following via FedEx: Your valid U.S. Passport. 1 Passport Photo. The visa application form, completed and signed. Business letter from the company sponsoring you in the US. Invitation letter from the Brazilian company inviting you. A copy of your drivers license. Proof of departure. Yellow fever vaccination card if applicable. Payment for the consular fees, and service fees. The order confirmation page from the customer information form.

Please contact American Passport Express at 1-800-455-5166 to review your documentation, and receive shipping instructions.

On Your FedEx airbill mark the box that says "Priority Overnight" (Next Business Morning).

Send Using FedEx ONLY.

You will receive email confirmation with your order number and status the day we receive your application.