Visa-Passport-Preparation

Student Visa

• Must return to Consulate of home jurisdiction : Arizona is covered by LA
• Jurisdiction page: Brazil-Consulate-Jurisdictions

PassPort Related

• How to get and renew a passport
• How to renew a passport - expedited requires 2-3 weeks.

• Brazilian Visa Expires: 9-15-08
• Passport Expires: 5-28-2009

PassPort Renewal 1-8-2009

• Appears must have more than 6 monthes left on passport to get visa or renewal
• Need expedited passport renewal - example = rushmypassport.com/passport-renewal.html

Renewing passport: completing Form DS-82 online

• Form DS-82: Application for a U.S. Passport by Mail

• Included materials
  • old passport
  • check = 149.85 USD / with full name and date of birth printed on front
  • DS-82 form filled out
  • 2 passport photos

• 1/9/2009: Paid for expedited: sent overnite express: EB 270950042 US

Physical Deliver

Label/Receipt Number: EB27 0950 042U S Status: Delivered

Your item was delivered at 11:29 AM on January 9, 2009 in PHILADELPHIA, PA 19190 to 19190 EXP . The item was signed for by J MANERO.

Online status check of renewal

Online status check of renewal process available after 5-7 days

Brazil-Tourist-Visa

Tourist Visa Instructions

• A valid passport showing at least six months' validity from the date of entry in Brazil, containing one blank page;

• One Visa Application Form, filled out, dated and signed by the applicant (parents must sign for minors under 18 years old) - (click here to download the application form now)

• One recent (2in x 2in) passport-photo, front view, white background. Snapshots or computer pictures are not acceptable;

• A copy of a booking slip or a booked itinerary showing travel to and from Brazil, passenger names, itineraries, flight numbers and arrival/departure dates;

• Applicants not applying in person must also present a proof of residence within the consular jurisdiction for the past 12 months (i.e. utility bill, driver license or voter's registration);

Application Notes

• Sent application to 123Brazilvisa : 123brazilvisa.com/brazil-tourist-visa/
• Their checklist specifies using expedia.com print out from before purchasing tickets : I did this.
• Estimated time of receipt:

• • 2 days to LA
  • 10 Working days at consulate
  • 3 days back from LA

• Approximate return date: February 7,2009
• UpDate: Return Date: Consulate -> 123Brazilvisa.com == February 3,2009
• UpDate: Visa returned February 5, 2009
• UpDate: Total days to turn around Visa == Sent: 1/19/2009 Returned: February 5,2009 => 2.5 weeks.