Is it possible to obtain a Brazil visa without confirmed travel plans? (US citizen)
I'm a US citizen and I will be traveling to Argentina this winter. While I'm there, I'd like to make a short one-week trip into Brazil.
I haven't picked the dates yet, so I don't have my travel itinerary. I'd like to apply for my visa in the US before I leave.
Is it possible to obtain a tourist visa in this situation? I've read conflicting opinions on the topic. I know that I may be questioned upon entering and that I should have an onward/return journey booked upon entry, but what is required for applying for the visa in the first place? Does anyone have first-hand experience applying for a Brasil visa without confirmed travel plans?
Best Answer
Why not just get a Brazilian visa at the Brazilian embassy in Buenos Aires or at one of the consulates in Cordoba, Mendoza or Puerto Iguazu while you are staying in Argentina? The entry requirements and costs will be the same as if you were applying in the USA.
Note, if you want to visit the Iguaçu falls, it used to be possible to do a day visit without a Brazilian visa, but I'm not sure if that's still the case. Also, the Brazilian consulate in Puerto Iguazu on the Argentinian side used to issue visas quickly with just a day or two wait, but again still not sure if that's the case.
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How does a U.S. citizen get a visa for Brazil?
Tourist Application Requirements for a Brazil VisaCan US citizens enter Brazil without a visa?
You will need: A valid U.S. passport. U.S. citizens do not need a visa if they are traveling to Brazil for tourism, business, transit, artistic or sport activities, with no intention of establishing residence.How long does it take to get Brazil visa for US citizens?
The processing time for a Brazil visa changes depending on the specific Embassy/Consulate handling your application. However, you can expect to wait for 10 to 15 workdays from the time you submit your completed application. It can take longer for long-term visas.How easy is it to get a Brazilian visa?
Obtaining a Brazil visa is not really that hard. You may have to go to the embassy and apply for one, and you may go through a tedious process, but if you are lucky, you can avoid that.How to get a long term visa in Brazil the easy way!
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