A passport and visa are required. Tourist visas are valid for 90 days, must be obtained in advance, and are free of charge (although there is a US$20 processing fee levied on Americans). Minors (under 18) traveling alone, with one parent or with a third party, must present written authorization by the absent parent(s) or legal guardian, specifically granting permission to travel alone, with one parent or a third party. This authorization must be notarized, authenticated by the Brazilian embassy or consulate and translated into Portuguese. If you are caught entering illegally, you must leave the country voluntarily within 3 to 8 days. The Ministry of Justice can hold you for 90 days before deporting you.
For current information concerning entry and customs requirements for Brazil, travelers can contact the following:
Brazilian Embassy
3006 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Tel: (202) 745-2700
Fax: (202) 745-2827
Web site: http://www.brasil.emb.nw.dc.us/
Brazil also has consulates in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Miami, New York, Chicago and San Juan.
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