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Dreaming of Brazil? Get Your Visa Sorted!
So, You Want to Samba in Brazil? Here's How to Get Your Visa!
Hey globetrotters! Planning a trip to the vibrant land of Brazil? Good news! As a Vietnamese citizen, you'll need a visa, but it's totally achievable. The visa is valid for a whole year with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 90 days each time. The process might seem a tad intricate, involving both online and in-person submissions at the embassy, but don't fret! I got mine in just one week! The fee? Around $80.
Let's Break Down the Brazilian Visa Application Process:
Step 1: Gather Your Documents!
✔️ Common Documents:
- Digital Signature (JPEG): Just like the one in your passport, for online submission.
- Passport Photo (3x4 cm): One physical print and one digital file.
- Passport Information Page (Digital): A clear scan of your passport's information page (your passport should have at least 6 months validity and blank pages for the visa).
- Hotel Bookings: For your entire stay in Brazil (doesn't necessarily need to be confirmed, a reservation will do!).
- Flight Bookings: Round-trip flight bookings (again, a reservation works fine!).
- Trip Itinerary: A basic plan of what you'll be doing and where you'll be going in Brazil (no need to overthink it!).
- Travel Insurance: Not mandatory, but highly recommended!
✔️ Proof of Finances and Employment:
- Bank Statements: Credit card statements, credit limit confirmation, savings account statements (all in English - request these from your bank). Submit both digital and hard copies.
- Employment Documents: If employed, submit a salary confirmation letter, leave approval letter, and employment contract with company seal. If in Vietnamese, get them translated and notarized (both hard copy and digital version).
Step 2: Online Application Submission
- Head to: https://formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br/sci/pages/web/ui/
- Select "VISA" and fill in the information. When uploading documents, if a specific category isn't available, use "Other" to upload.
- Important: Keep the total file size under 5MB! Compress your files to the lowest possible size before uploading.
- Once done, hit "Submit." Print the confirmation form. You'll need it for the in-person submission.
Step 3: Paying the Visa Fee
- The embassy only accepts online banking transfers (double-check with them before sending!).
- Bank Details:
- Bank: Shinhan Vietnam – Hoan Kiem Branch
- Account Name: Embassy of Brazil
- Account Number: 700009403301
- Purpose: Visa fee – [Your Name]
- Fee: $80 (approximately 2,000,000 VND)
- Take a screenshot of the transfer confirmation and print it out. You'll need this for the next step.
Step 4: In-Person Submission at the Embassy
- Assemble all your hard copy documents from Step 1, the online submission confirmation from Step 2, and the payment receipt from Step 3.
- Head to the Embassy of Brazil in Hanoi: Room 401, 4th Floor, 44B Ly Thuong Kiet, Hanoi.
- Submit your documents. The staff will review them and may ask a few questions (duration of stay, destinations, travel companions). They'll let you know if any additional documents are needed. If all is well, you just need to wait for your visa and pick up your passport later.
- You can track your visa status online using the number on your online submission confirmation on the embassy website. When the status changes to "Ready for delivery," it means your visa is approved! You can call the embassy to confirm and arrange passport pick-up.
Pro Tip:
I followed this exact process in July 2023 and got my 1-year Brazil visa in just one week! Hope this helps you get your visa and explore the wonders of Brazil! Boa Viagem!
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