Visa requirements for going to Brazil with a US passport

[tontod]

Do I need a visa if I have a US passport to go to Brazil? Planning on going to Rio for the Mardi Gras/carnaval celebrations.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: tontod
Do I need a visa if I have a US passport to go to Brazil? Planning on going to Rio for the Mardi Gras/carnaval celebrations.

yes. there is a good chance it is free and they'll just give it to you at the airport when you get there.

or not:

BRAZIL - *Passport with minimum validity of six months and visa required. Tourist visas are issued within two business days if applicant submits application in person. Visas are valid for multiple entries within 5 years for a period to be determined by the consular officer, for stays of up to 90 days renewable for the same length of stay by the Brazilian Federal Police. First entry into Brazil must be within 90 days of visa issuance. Visa requires 1 application form, 1 passport size photo, and proof of onward/return transportation. Travelers who have recently visited certain countries, including most other Latin American countries (check with the Brazilian Embassy) may be required to present an inoculation card indicating they had a yellow fever immunization. Children ages 3 months to 6 years require an international polio vaccination certificate. Minors under the age of 18, if not traveling with both parents, must provide notarized letter of consent signed by the non-accompanying parent(s) or guardian authorizing the consulate to issue a visa. There is a processing fee of $100 for tourists. Additional $10 fee for applications sent by mail, or by anyone other than applicant. Provide SASE for return of passport by mail. For information about traveling with [Brazilian] minors or other types of visas, contact the Brazilian Embassy (Consular Section), 3009 Whitehaven St. NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/238-2828) or nearest Consulate: CA (323-651-2664 or 415-981-8170), FL (305-285-6200), IL (312-464-0244), MA (617-542-4000), NY (917-777-7777) or TX (713-961-3063). Internet: www.brasilemb.org

http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/brochures/brochures_1229.html#b