How can I get my passport from the Brazilian consulate in Los Angeles after it issues my visa?
I live in Utah and must fly to Los Angeles to get my Brazilian visa. I read this on their site:
Plan your visa application in advance, as it takes the Consulate at least 5 business days to issue a visa (the processing time does not include Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays and only after presenting in person your visa application, the processing time will start counting).
With the return flight and accommodations in mind, does this mean I have to stay in LA up to 5 days before I receive my actual visa stamp in my passport?
Best Answer
Unlike some other Brazilian consulates in the US, the Los Angeles consulate will not mail your passport back to you after processing.
The Consulate cannot be held responsible for mailed passports or visa applications and will not mail applications or visas back.
Your options are to either pick it up yourself, or to have someone pick it up on your behalf and send it to you.
The consular agent will tell you the date and time your passport will be returned and will hand you a receipt. On the specified date, anyone can pick up the passport(s) on your behalf, provided that he or she have the original receipt.
On having someone pick it up: You can also have your application submitted by a visa agency on the approved list. If you use one of these agencies, you do not need to go to the consulate at all, and they will handle everything for you, including returning your passport. You should allow 12 business days (and possibly more) if you use a visa agency.
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