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Visa for United States as
brazilian.
Honest, up-to-date guide for 2026. No travel-blog cliches, no easy promises.
Do I need a visa?
Yes. Brazilian passport holders need a visa for any entry into the US. For tourism and business travel, the B1/B2 is the standard option — valid up to 10 years. Processing takes 4 to 12 months and costs US$185.
The B1/B2 is the go-to visa for Brazilians. Valid up to 10 years with unlimited entries.
At each entry, the border officer decides how long you can stay — up to 6 months.
In 2026, interview wait times in São Paulo run 4 to 8 months. Recife and Brasília are faster.
This page covers the B1/B2 process specifically for Brazilian passport holders.
The US runs one of the most demanding consular processes for Brazilian applicants.
This guide covers only the B1/B2. Other visa categories require qualified immigration counsel.
Required documents
Required documents.
Complete list of what to bring. Missing any can mean denied boarding or border refusal.
01
Valid passport
Must be valid at least 6 months beyond your planned departure from the US.
02
Completed DS-160
Full online application form.
03
US-standard digital photo
2×2 in (5×5 cm), white background.
04
MRV fee receipt
US$185.
05
CASV biometrics + interview appointments
Two separate bookings required.
06
Proof of ties to Brazil
Employment contract, company registration, or property deed.
07
Travel itinerary and financial documents
Bring to the consular interview.
08
Invitation letter (optional)
Form I-134.
Step-by-step.
Order matters. Skipping a step creates bottlenecks at the end.
- 1
Pay the MRV fee
US$185 at an authorised bank.
- 2
Fill out the DS-160
Set aside 1 to 3 hours.
- 3
Book your CASV biometrics appointment
Usually available within 1 to 2 weeks.
- 4
Schedule the consular interview
São Paulo: 4–8 months. Recife: 2–4 months.
- 5
Attend CASV
Fingerprints and photo — about 30 minutes.
- 6
Consular interview
2 to 5 minutes with the consul.
- 7
Wait for the decision
Passport returned by mail in 7 to 15 days.
- 8
Use the visa
Valid up to 10 years from issuance.
Costs and timeline.
Official 2026 fees. Don't pay middlemen for what you can do online.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| MRV fee (B1/B2) | US$185 |
| Digital photo | R$30–R$60 |
| DS-160 | Free |
| Time until interview | 2 to 10 months |
| Passport return | Included |
Where to apply.
Official consulates and embassies. Only the listed sites are valid.
Warning
Common pitfalls.
The mistakes that send travelers home before they reach the destination.
Errors on the DS-160
The most common cause of delays.
Lack of ties to Brazil
The consul must be convinced you will return home.
Lying in the interview
Permanent 214(b) refusal.
Failing to disclose previous travel
Systems cross-reference automatically.
Overstaying your authorised period
Visa cancelled plus a 3 to 10-year entry ban.
Birth tourism
A red flag for consuls since 2020.
Working on a B1/B2
Constitutes illegal employment.
Travel insurance
Is travel insurance mandatory?
Technically no. Practically yes.
Not required, but the US has the world's most expensive healthcare. ICU: US$8,000–20,000 per night.
A routine surgery can easily exceed US$50,000. Ambulance: US$1,500–3,000.
We recommend a minimum of US$100,000 in coverage, ideally US$250,000–500,000.
The US separates the prepared Brazilian traveller from the improvised one.
Once you have it, the visa is good for 10 years.
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