Les citoyens de Brazil ont-ils besoin d'un visa pour United States ?
Oui. Les titulaires d'un passeport de Brazil ont besoin d'un visa pour entrer en/au United States dans la plupart des cas — les catégories visiteur, affaires, études, travail et famille nécessitent toutes une approbation préalable. Les informations ci-dessous décrivent la procédure standard et les motifs de refus les plus courants sur ce corridor.
Avant de faire la demande : le refus à surmonter
Section 214(b), the presumption of immigrant intent, is the most common US visa refusal worldwide. First-time Brazilian applicants who cannot prove strong ties to Brazil are refused, there is no appeal, and the $185 fee is gone.
Le point rassurant : ces refus sont presque toujours évitables. Ils tiennent à la façon dont votre dossier est présenté, pas à qui vous êtes :
- Preuve de fonds insuffisante ou incohérente — dépôts uniques importants sans origine documentée, soldes ne correspondant pas aux revenus déclarés
- Liens faibles avec Brazil — pas d'emploi, d'études, de biens ni d'obligations familiales documentés montrant que vous reviendrez
- Documentation incomplète ou incohérente — dates, noms et montants qui se contredisent d'un document à l'autre
- Objet flou ou peu plausible — un itinéraire ou un récit que l'agent doit deviner
Étape par étape : comment faire la demande
- Complete the DS-160 online. Fill out Form DS-160 at ceac.state.gov/genniv. Every answer must match your passport and documents exactly. Print the confirmation page with the barcode for your interview.
- Pay the $185 MRV application fee. Pay the machine-readable visa fee before scheduling; keep the receipt (valid 365 days). It is non-refundable. Budget separately for the $250 Visa Integrity Fee once the State Department begins collecting it at issuance (expected before 30 Sept 2026).
- Book your CASV and consular appointments. Use ais.usvisa-info.com to schedule your biometrics (CASV) and the interview. Compare wait times across São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Recife, Porto Alegre, and Brasília, and apply early, the big posts can run many months.
- Attend the interview and show your ties. The officer is assessing Section 214(b), whether you will return to Brazil. Answer briefly and honestly about your work, studies, family, and trip, and bring evidence of ties. Lead with a clear, consistent story; the interview is short and credibility-driven.
- After approval: passport return and the I-94. If approved, your passport is returned with the visa via the courier option you chose. The visa (often 10-year) lets you travel TO a US port of entry; CBP sets your authorised stay on your I-94 at arrival. Check it at i94.cbp.dhs.gov and never overstay.
Foire aux questions
Do Brazilian citizens need a visa to visit the United States?
Yes. Brazil is not part of the US Visa Waiver Program, so there is no ESTA for Brazilian passport holders, you need a B1/B2 visitor visa for tourism (B2) or business (B1). You apply through a US consulate in Brazil before travelling. Brazil operates five posts that handle visa applications: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Recife, Porto Alegre, and Brasília, all booked through the official ais.usvisa-info.com system.
How much does a US visa cost for Brazilians in 2026?
The B1/B2 application fee (the MRV fee) is $185 USD, paid before your interview and non-refundable whether or not the visa is approved; the receipt is valid for 365 days. A separate $250 Visa Integrity Fee was signed into law in July 2025 and will be charged at issuance, but as of mid-2026 the State Department has not begun collecting it, so applicants currently pay the $185. Once implemented (expected before 30 September 2026) the effective total rises to about $435. Confirm at travel.state.gov before paying.
How long is the wait for a US visa appointment in Brazil?
It depends heavily on the post, and you must check the live figure at travel.state.gov Global Visa Wait Times. In 2026 most Brazilian consulates have run around one to two months for a B1/B2 interview, but the busiest posts, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, can stretch to six to twelve months. If your nearest post is backed up, compare the other consulates and watch for released earlier slots. After the interview, processing typically takes 3-4 weeks before your passport is returned.
How long is a US visa valid for Brazilians?
B1/B2 visas for Brazilian citizens are typically issued with 10-year validity and multiple entries, subject to reciprocity. Important: the visa's validity is not your permitted length of stay. Each time you travel, US Customs and Border Protection decides how long you may remain and records it on your I-94 (commonly up to six months for tourism). Always check your I-94 at i94.cbp.dhs.gov after entry and never overstay it, regardless of how many years the visa itself is valid.
Why are B1/B2 visas refused for Brazilian applicants?
The dominant refusal is under Section 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. US law presumes every visitor-visa applicant intends to immigrate, and you must overcome that presumption by demonstrating strong ties to Brazil, stable employment, studies, family, property, or a business, that compel your return. A 214(b) refusal cannot be appealed, but you can reapply; only meaningfully stronger evidence of ties changes the outcome. There is no fixed bank-balance requirement, and unexplained recent large deposits tend to hurt rather than help.
Can I skip the in-person interview (interview waiver)?
Usually only for certain renewals. From 1 October 2025 the State Department narrowed the interview waiver to, in general, applicants renewing a full-validity B1/B2 visa that expired within the last 12 months, who were at least 18 when the prior visa was issued, who apply in their country of nationality or residence, and who have never been refused. First-time applicants must attend an interview, and an officer can require one in any case.
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Dernière vérification : 1 juin 2026 par rapport aux sources gouvernementales officielles. Les règles de visa changent sans préavis — confirmez toujours les derniers frais et délais sur le site de l'ambassade ou de l'immigration concerné avant de soumettre.