Everything Brazil citizens need to know about applying for a United States visa. Updated April 2026.
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| Visa Type | B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa |
| Application Fee | USD $185 (MRV fee); a $250 Visa Integrity Fee applies at issuance once collection begins (not yet charged mid-2026) |
| Processing Time | ~1-2 months at most posts; São Paulo and Rio can run 6-12 months — check travel.state.gov |
| Maximum Stay | Up to 6 months per entry (set by CBP on the I-94) |
| Official Portal | Official application site |
DS-160 online application required
Five consular posts: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Recife, Porto Alegre, Brasília
CASV biometrics + in-person interview for first-time applicants
Typically issued with 10-year multiple-entry validity (subject to reciprocity)
$250 Visa Integrity Fee collected at issuance once implemented
Book early and compare consulates — São Paulo and Rio can run 6-12 months — and prepare to prove strong ties to Brazil under Section 214(b) in a short interview.
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Yes. Brazil citizens need a B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa to visit United States. The application fee is USD $185 (MRV fee); a $250 Visa Integrity Fee applies at issuance once collection begins (not yet charged mid-2026) and standard processing takes ~1-2 months at most posts; São Paulo and Rio can run 6-12 months — check travel.state.gov.
The B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa application fee is USD $185 (MRV fee); a $250 Visa Integrity Fee applies at issuance once collection begins (not yet charged mid-2026). $250 Visa Integrity Fee collected at issuance once implemented Budget for the total cost including biometrics, service centre fees, and any required medical examinations.
Standard processing for Brazil citizens applying for a United States B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa takes ~1-2 months at most posts; São Paulo and Rio can run 6-12 months — check travel.state.gov. Apply well in advance of your intended travel date to allow for potential delays.
Beyond standard documents (valid passport, photos, financial proof), Brazil citizens must meet these corridor-specific requirements: DS-160 online application required. Five consular posts: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Recife, Porto Alegre, Brasília. CASV biometrics + in-person interview for first-time applicants. Typically issued with 10-year multiple-entry validity (subject to reciprocity). $250 Visa Integrity Fee collected at issuance once implemented. TravelReady generates a personalised checklist for the Brazil-United States corridor.
Book early and compare consulates — São Paulo and Rio can run 6-12 months — and prepare to prove strong ties to Brazil under Section 214(b) in a short interview. The most common rejection causes for this corridor are incomplete documentation, insufficient financial evidence, and weak ties to Brazil. TravelReady's Expert Document Validation checks your documents against embassy rules specific to the Brazil-United States route before you submit.
Data sources: Requirements sourced from official embassy and consulate websites, IATA travel regulations, and government immigration portals.
Update policy: Requirements are reviewed continuously and updated within 24 hours when policy changes are announced. Last reviewed: April 2026
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