Event: Rio Grande do Norte reported violent attacks in more than 35 municipalities across the state over the course of four consecutive nights resulting in disruption to basic services. Criminal elements have targeted public infrastructure, including municipal buses and offices, and private property. U.S. government personnel are directed to avoid travel to the state of …
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Location: Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais Consular representatives from U.S. Embassy Brasília will be in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on Thursday, March 30. A consular officer will be available to meet with U.S. citizens to accept U.S. passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) applications and to provide notarial services. NOTE: Adult passport renewal applications …
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1 – Go to the IRS website: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript 2 – Click on Get Transcript Online. 3 – Sign in or create an account. 4 – Click on Tax Records. 5 – Scroll to “Get Transcripts Online” and click on “Get Transcript”. 6 – A new page will open. Select a reason why you need a …
Read More» The caution area maps shown below were created to help U.S. Citizens travelers avoid potentially dangerous areas. The maps show areas most frequented by U.S. Citizens – they are not exhaustive representations of every informal housing development. The areas in red below indicate areas with greater numbers of known informal housing developments though they may …
Read More» Location: Countrywide Event: As the 2023 Carnaval season kicks off next week, U.S. citizens are reminded to remain vigilant while enjoying festivities throughout Brazil. We encourage everyone to consider the following steps to enhance their own safety and security. Actions to Take: Be aware of your environment. Avoid walking alone, if possible, especially during …
Read More» Media and police report that there were violent protests and road closures near the TV Tower (Torre de TV) area of central Brasília on Monday night, December 12. At this time, sporadic protests are ongoing in the general vicinity, some roads remain closed, and there is a heavy police presence in the area. Demonstrations and …
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In Brasilia, she led the participation of a U.S. delegation for the bilateral Consular Dialogue with counterparts from the Brazilian government
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Event: On April 18, the U.S. Department of State updated its Travel Advisory for Brazil from Level 4: Do Not Travel due to COVID-19 to Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to crime. Some areas have increased risk and remain at Level 4: Do Not Travel, including informal housing developments (commonly known as “favelas”), international …
Read More» Location: United States Subject: Travel to the United States on Expired U.S. Passports If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until June 30, 2022. However, please note that the Embassy and Consulates …
Read More» Brasília, December 3, 2021: The U.S. government has announced new travel requirements for foreign travelers entering in the United States. In addition to the vaccination requirement already in place, all air passengers aged two years and over departing to the U.S. beginning at 2:01 a.m. (Brasília Time) on December 6, 2021, are required to show …
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In keeping with the Department of State’s commitment to facilitate legitimate travel to the United States, Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 26 applied several National Interest Exceptions (NIE) to travel restrictions related to Brazil currently in effect as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to travelers originating in Brazil, this includes qualified applicants who have been …
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Location: United States Event: CDC Expands Negative COVID-19 Test Requirement to All Air Passengers Entering the United States Effective January 26, 2021, all air passengers, two years of age and older, traveling to the United States are required to have a negative pre-departure test result for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) within three days of their flight’s departure. Air passengers must provide written documentation of their laboratory test result (paper or electronic copy) to …
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Brasilia, November 24, 2020: On November 10, the United States announced a first-of-its-kind visa restriction on wildlife and timber traffickers. Wildlife and timber trafficking are serious transnational organized crime activities that threaten national security, undermine economic prosperity, fuel corruption, and spread disease. This new visa restriction, which relies on section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and …
Read More» Health Alert: October 22,2020 Location: Brazil Event: Suspension of Automatic Length of Stay Extensions Effective November 3, 2020, the government of Brazil has suspended the March 16, 2020 regulations that automatically extended the length of stay for permanent residents and legal visitors in Brazil during the COVID-19 crisis. Please note that a tourist visa (electronic or paper) is not required for U.S. citizens to travel to …
Read More» Health Alert: September 25. 2020 Location: Brazil Event: Extension of Brazil Travel Restrictions on Land and Sea Borders Effective September 25, Brazil extended the restrictions on entry of foreigners by land (unless for transit) and sea, through at least October 23. The entry of foreign visitors traveling by air is currently permitted. The September 24 …
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the United States Government (USG) is innovating and taking a new approach to help keep international air passengers healthy. The new, more effective strategy focuses on the continuum of travel and the individual passenger, including pre-departure and post-arrival education, efforts to develop a potential testing framework with international partners, and …
Read More» Health Alert: August 27, 2020 Location: Brazil Event: Extension of Brazil Travel Restrictions on Land and Sea Borders Effective August 26, Brazil extended the restrictions on entry of foreigners by land (unless for transit) and sea, through at least September 24. The entry of foreign visitors traveling by air is currently permitted. The August 26 …
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Brasilia, July 24, 2020: On July 24, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that nonimmigrant students can engage in distance learning in excess of regulatory limits due to the public health emergency generated by COVID-19. Students who satisfy the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) requirements as reflected …
Read More» Location: Brazil Event: Emergency passport Renewals The U.S. Embassy and Consulates General in Brazil continue to offer only emergency services for U.S. citizens in Brazil. Routine services not related to safety, such as passport renewals without imminent travel and notarial services, are not considered emergencies and will not be scheduled at this time. We will …
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Don’t wait – return your completed ballot right away! Remember: U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States. U.S. citizens who want to participate in the 2022 U.S. elections should return their absentee ballots to their local election officials as soon as possible, to avoid …
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Message for U.S. Citizens U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro April 24, 2020 https://br.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/riodejaneiro/ The U. S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro will host a Virtual Town Hall via Facebook Live on Tuesday, April 28 at 2:00 PM, to discuss your experiences during the current COVID-19 situation and answer your questions. For U.S. citizens in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Bahia and Espirito Santo, we want …
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Brasilia, April 13, 2020: The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil have no higher commitment than the safety and welfare of U.S. citizens traveling and living abroad. Ambassador Todd Chapman speaks to U.S. citizens in the following video. See message here . Follow Ambassador Chapman on his Twitter handle: @USAmbBR . In his personal video message, Ambassador Chapman …
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In response to significant worldwide challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of State temporarily suspended routine visa services at all U.S. Embassies and Consulates. The announced worldwide shutdown of routine visa services prompted questions about whether medical professionals on J/H visas were still allowed to travel to/stay in the U.S. In an attempt …
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As of March 17, 2020, the United States Embassy and Consulates in Brazil are cancelling routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments.
Read More» United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Officer Visiting Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on December 16, 2019 br.usembassy.gov Consular representatives from U.S. Embassy Brasilia will be in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on Monday, December 16 from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. A consular officer will be available then to meet with U.S. citizens, accept U.S. passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: Thanksgiving Message from Charge d’Affaires William Popp br.usembassy.gov On behalf of the entire U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Brazil, my family and I extend warm greetings and best wishes to everyone celebrating Thanksgiving in Brazil this year. Thanksgiving is an opportunity to express gratitude for what we cherish most – a loving …
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United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Officer Visiting Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on October 25, 2019 br.usembassy.gov Consular representatives from U.S. Embassy Brasilia will be in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A consular officer will be available to meet with U.S. citizens to accept U.S. passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) …
Read More» United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: National Voter Registration Day September 24th br.usembassy.gov The U.S. Embassy would like to inform all U.S. citizens that September 24th is National Voter Registration Day! Please use this link to register to vote in your state: https://www.fvap.gov/ If you need any assistance please contact a Voting Assistance …
Read More» United States Consulate General Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Routine Message for U.S. Citizens: Phone Outage at U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro August 31, 201 There will be a phone outage at U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, August 31, 2019 from 6 am to midnight. If you have an emergency involving a …
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The U.S. Consulate General in Porto Alegre will resume normal consular operations on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. Applicants whose interviews in Porto Alegre were cancelled should reschedule their appointments. All appointments for visas must be made online at https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-br/niv . Please consult our website and follow us on social media for information about U.S. Embassy and Consulate services and activities.
Read More» United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Officer Visiting Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on August 26 and 27, 2019 br.usembassy.gov Consular representatives from U.S. Embassy Brasilia will be in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on Monday afternoon, August 26, and Tuesday morning, August 27, 2019. A consular officer will be available to meet with U.S. citizens, accept U.S. passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens – U.S. Consulate Recife, Brazil July 18, 2019 Recife – Resumption of Routine Consular Services br.usembassy.gov The U.S. Consulate General of Recife would like to announce that we will resume regular consular operations beginning on July 18th, 2019. The latest information on visa appointment availability can be found on our appointment website …
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The U.S. Consulate General in Recife will suspend routine visa and American citizens services from June 20 to July 12 to renovate our facilities to provide better customer service for visa applicants and U.S. citizens. During this period, visa applicants and American citizens seeking routine services must apply through the U.S. Consulates in São Paulo, …
Read More» The U.S. Consulate General in Recife will suspend routine consular services temporarily from June 20 to July 12. American citizens and visa applicants may schedule appointments at our U.S. Consulates in São Paulo, Porto Alegre, and Rio de Janeiro or at the Embassy in Brasilia. During this time, we will be renovating our facility to …
Read More» United States Consulate General Recife, Brazil Routine Message for U.S. Citizens: Phone system restored at U.S. Consulate General Recife April 22, 2019 U.S. Consulate Recife’s phone system has been restored and operations are back to normal. U.S. Consulate General Recife Rua Gonçalves Maia 163 Boa Vista, Recife, PE — 50070-125 After-Hours Emergencies: (81) …
Read More» United States Consulate General Recife, Brazil Routine Message for U.S. Citizens: Phone Outage at U.S. Consulate General Recife April 22, 2019 U.S. Consulate Recife is experiencing problems with its phone system, and calls are not going in or out at this time. We are working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. If you …
Read More» United States Mission to Brazil Routine Message for U.S. Citizens: Closing of U.S. Embassy and Consulates throughout Brazil on December 5, 2018, in honor of President George H.W. Bush https://br.usembassy.gov/ President Trump has declared Wednesday, December 5, 2018, a National Day of Mourning in the United States, in recognition of the passing of former President …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: Thanksgiving Message from Charge d’Affaires William Popp br.usembassy.gov On behalf of the entire U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Brazil, my wife Milena and I extend warmest greetings and best wishes to everyone celebrating Thanksgiving in Brazil. Thanksgiving is of course a time to celebrate all the things …
Read More» United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Officer Visiting Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on December 14, 2018 br.usembassy.gov Consular representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia will be in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais on Friday, December 14, 2018. A consular officer will be available to meet with U.S. citizens, accept U.S. passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens — United States Consulate Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Temporary Closure of Salvador Consular Agency br.usembassy.gov The U.S. Consular Agency in Salvador, Bahia, will be closed from October 17-18, 2018. Normal business hours will resume on Friday, October 19, 2018. As a reminder, the U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro is able …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: Overseas and Military Voters Should Vote Now br.usembassy.gov Overseas and military voters, please vote now. Election offices nationwide were required to send absentee ballots by September 22 to those registered overseas voters who requested them. Those who do not receive their ballot in time to return it by their state’s deadline have …
Read More» United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Officer Visiting Anápolis, Goias on September 25, 2018 br.usembassy.gov Representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia are traveling to Anápolis, Goias on September 25, 2018. A Consular Officer will be available to meet with U.S. citizens, accept U.S. passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) applications, and provide notarial …
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United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Officer Visiting Rio Verde, Goias on August 28, 2018 br.usembassy.gov Representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia are traveling to Rio Verde, Goias on August 28, 2018. A Consular Officer will be available to meet with U.S. citizens, accept U.S. passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) applications, …
Read More» United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Officer Visiting Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on August 24, 2018 br.usembassy.gov Consular representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia will be in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais on Friday August 24, 2018. A consular officer will be available to meet with U.S. citizens, accept U.S. passport and Consular Report of Birth …
Read More» United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Officer Visiting Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on July 6, 2018 br.usembassy.gov Consular representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia will be in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais on Friday July 6, 2018. A consular officer will be available to meet with U.S. citizens, accept U.S. passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) applications, and provide notarial services on that …
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The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro honored on May 24 Matthew N. Jackson, Foreign Service officer and Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) agent with the U.S. Department of State (DOS), with one of its highest honors: the Medal of Friendship; recognizing his work in advancing international cooperation and public security in Brazil. Jackson is the …
Read More» United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Officer Visiting Belem, Para, on June 13, 2018 br.usembassy.gov Representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia will be in Belem, Para, on June 13, 2018. A consular officer will be available to meet with U.S. citizens, accept U.S. passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) applications, and provide notarial services on that date from 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For …
Read More» Our consulate in Porto Alegre temporarily faced technical problems on Monday, April 16 with the non-immigrant visa system, in that consulate only, but normal operations have resumed.
Read More» U.S. Consulate São Paulo https://br.usembassy.gov Phone (55 11) 3250-5000 São Paulo, Brasil February 6, 2017 The U.S. Consulate in São Paulo is pleased to announce an information session on voting for American citizens, scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 2 p.m. The information session will be held at the U.S. Consulate General in São …
Read More» Health Alert – U. S. Mission to Brazil (February 2, 2018) Location: Wenceslau Guimarães in Bahia State Event: Brazilian public health officials have reported an outbreak of locally-transmitted malaria in the town of Wenceslau Guimarães in Bahia State. Accordingly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued a Level 2 alert for …
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Brasilia, February 2, 2018: Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Carl Risch joined Ambassador P. Michael McKinley in leading a U.S. delegation in a collaborative and productive bilateral Consular Dialogue with the government of Brazil on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in Brasilia.
Read More» CONSULAR AGENCY FORTALEZA CLOSED DECEMBER 22, 2017 – JANUARY 2, 2018 Consular Agency Fortaleza will be closed for basic American Citizen Services (Consular Records of Birth Abroad, first time/renewal passports, and notary services) from December 22, 2017 – January 2, 2018. For any urgent matter please contact the U.S. Consulate in Recife via e-mail at …
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New operating hours and services aim to streamline and improve the process for visa applicants across Brazil Brasilia, November 1, 2017 – The U.S. Mission in Brazil informs that the Applicant Service Centers (ASCs) located in the cities of Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Porto Alegre, Recife, and Rio de Janeiro will begin new weekday operating hours – …
Read More» United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Message for U.S. Citizens: Notice Regarding Social Security Services The Social Security Administration (SSA) has consolidated its overseas operations into several regional offices that provide a full range of SSA services for U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States. Effective October 1, 2017, individuals residing in Brazil who require …
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Security Message for U.S. Citizens U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro riodejaneiro.usconsulate.gov Zuzu Angel and Mascarenhas Tunnels are currently shut down due to police operations. U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro has advised its personnel to avoid the area around those tunnels due to the current activity there. The Consulate takes this opportunity to remind you …
Read More» The U.S. Consulate General in Recife is pleased to invite you for a Town Hall on Monday, October 2, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. at Hotel Luzeiros Fortaleza Av. Beira Mar, 2600 – Meireles, Fortaleza – CE The event will feature speakers from the Federal Police Department of Immigration and Arpen (the Brazilian Notary Association). The U.S. …
Read More» Alabama Special Primary Runoff Election Scheduled for September 26 The State of Alabama will conduct a special primary runoff election on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, for the office of U.S. Senator to replace Jeff Sessions. A special primary election was held on August 15, 2017. With no candidate receiving more than 50% of the …
Read More» Security Message for U.S. Citizens U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro July7, 2017 Increased Crime on Corcovado Mountain Hiking Trails According to security authorities, there has been a steady increase in crime on and around mountain hiking trails, particularly since January 2017. Based on this information, the Consulate is temporarily restricting access for its employees …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Recife, Brazil Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Increased Violence in Public Transportation March 30, 2017 The U.S. Consulate General in Recife alerts U.S. citizens of an increase in criminal activity in public transportation in all northeastern states. According to the media, in Pernambuco specifically, criminal activity in public transportation is 97.2 …
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DELIVERING ON IMMIGRATION: President Donald J. Trump has taken a series of Executive actions to combat illegal immigration.
Read More» The U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro alerts U.S. citizens to monitor local media and take adequate precautions if traveling in or near Vitoria, Espirito Santo. Media reporting and social media postings indicate increased criminal activity in Vitoria and its greater metropolitan area. News outlets are reporting the absence of local police on the …
Read More» CONSULAR AGENCY FORTALEZA CLOSED FEB 3 TO FEB 20, 2017 AND FEB 24 TO MARCH 1, 2017. Consular Agency Fortaleza will be closed for basic American Citizen Services (Consular Records of Birth Abroad, first time/renewal passports, and notary services) from Feb 3 to the 20th due to staff training and from Feb 24 to March …
Read More» The U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro alerts U.S. citizens in Rio de Janeiro that media reporting and postings on social media indicate a large demonstration is planned for Rio de Janeiro on Monday, December 12, 2016.
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United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia alerts U.S. citizens in Brazil that demonstrations are planned throughout Brazil for December 4, 2016. Demonstrations are likely to occur in multiple cities. Please see the end of this message for the latest list of potential protest sites. Streets around demonstration areas will likely be …
Read More» Sao Paulo, December 1, 2016 – The United States Consulate General in Sao Paulo informs that the Consular Agency in Porto Alegre will close effective on December 12, 2016. This closure is in anticipation of the opening of the U.S. Consulate in Porto Alegre in early 2017. Should routine and emergency services be required between …
Read More» United States Embassy Brasilia, Brazil Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations Occurring in Brasilia November 29, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia alerts U.S. citizens that several unforeseen demonstrations are occurring on the Esplanada in Brasilia today, November 29, 2016. According to reports from the Military Police, approximately 4,000 people have already gathered, and the …
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The United States Embassy in Brasilia informs U.S. citizens that effective October 1, 2016, a Social Security number (SSN) is required for all passport applications.
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Announcing Phase-Out of Additional Visa Pages for U.S. Passports For cost and security reasons, the U.S. Department of State has begun phasing out the option of additional visa pages for U.S. passports. Since October 1, 2014, all embassies and consulates worldwide have been issuing only 52-page passport books for full-validity passports. Requests for additional …
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Social media and news reports are tracking gatherings that could lead to conflicts in the Southern Zone ( Zona Sul) of Rio de Janeiro involving local criminal elements today, Saturday the 26th of September, and tomorrow, Sunday the 27th of September. According to media reports, law enforcement are preparing for a rally in Ipanema at 10am of …
Read More» The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs continues to experience technical problems with our overseas passport and visa systems. This issue is not specific to any particular country, citizenship document, or visa category. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working urgently to correct the problem and restore full operability. Due to the …
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Visa validity is extended to four years and fee is reduced to US$20.00 The U.S. Department of State has extended the validity and reduced the reciprocity fee for non-immigrant I-category visas for Brazilian journalists and media professionals to make them commensurate with the validity and cost of visas issued by the Government of Brazil to …
Read More» The U.S. Mission in Brazil informs the public that our consular sections in Brasilia, Sao Paulo, Rio, and Recife are open for business as usual. We continue to interview applicants and to process and issue visas. The Centros de Atendimento ao Solicitante de Visto (CASVs) throughout Brazil also continue to operate as usual. The U.S. …
Read More» Public Notice The U.S. Department of State continues to work to restore visa systems to full functionality after major technical issues with a critical database. The consular sections in Brazil are continuing to process and send out approved visas although it may not always be within our typical service standard of 10 days. If a …
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