JOURNALIST VISA

INCLUDE ALL ITEMS BELOW FOR YOUR BRAZIL VISA

Passport

Be valid for the next six months Have at least two consecutive
blank visa pages

Photographs (2)

Brazil Application Form

The Consulate of Brazil requires a visa application completed
online, found at: https://formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br/sci/pages/web/pacomPasesWebInicial.jsf

Click
the drop down in the top right to access the English language page and then
click the link for Visa

Proof of Residency

You must provide proof of your
current address of residency. The document must be either a notarized copy
of your driver’s license or a notarized utility bill:

Your notarized copy must display your home address as it appears
on your visa application form

The driver’s license must be notarized in the state it was
issued and display the notary’s commission number and expiration date

The driver’s license cannot be expired

If you must submit a utility bill the
consulate requires electric, gas, or a water bill; phone and cable bills are
not accepted

Invitation Letter

You must obtain an original official letter of invitation from
your sponsor. The organization you will be visiting is responsible for
obtaining the invitation. This

letter must:

Describe the activities to be performed

Specify the location and length of stay

State that you will not be paid by any source in Brazil

Be notarized

Be printed on your sponsoring organization’s official
letterhead

Proof of Travel Arrangements

(You must provide proof of travel
arrangements for the duration of your trip. Details of your intended
arrangements must:

Include a copy of an itinerary or e-ticket that displays your
round trip travel and entry and exit dates for your destination

Show
the traveler’s full name (as printed in his or her passport)

FBI Clearance

You must provide an FBI Clearance. The
Clearance must:

Be issued within the last three months

List the applicant’s full name, address, and the last four
digits of their social security number

Certify absence of criminal record

Be legalized by the Consulate of Brazil

You should obtain your FBI clearance from a reliable provider.
We recommend National Background Check, Inc., www.nationalbackgroundcheck.com, (877)
932-2435.)