To visit , Fernando de Noronha and Atol das Rocas Reserves, you do need a Brazil visa. Brazil doesn’t issue visas on arrival so you must apply in advance. Here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll need to get the visa:

• A valid passport with an expiration date at least 6 months in the future. Also, check the back-you need at least 2 blank pages left for the visa.
• One Brazil visa application
• 2 passport-sized photos
• A copy of your itinerary showing the dates you plan to enter and leave Brazil.
• A  photocopy of your driver’s license or state-issued ID card. The copy must be neat and easy to read.
• A letter from your hosts, if you are visiting friends or relatives.

To enter Brazil, you may also need a yellow fever vaccination. Vaccines are required of travelers who have been to any of the following countries in the past 3 months (90 days): Angola, Bolivia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, French Guiana, Gabon, Ghana, Gambia, Republic of Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Peru, Sierra Leone, Sudan or Venezuela.

Also, keep in mind that Brazil has a “jurisdictional” visa system.  Before you apply, you need to determine which Brazilian embassy or consulate serves the city you live in, as each embassy only processes visa applications from certain regions of the country.

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The New York Times’ Frugal Traveler recently visited the park, and was quite impressed:

The barely off-white silky sands and endless cool oases of the Lençóis are such a visual stunner that, with apologies to Rio de Janeiro, the Canadian Rockies and my ex-girlfriends, they may be the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen.

You can get to Lençóis Maranhenses National Park by plane or by bus from São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro. Of course, first you have to get to Brazil, and that means you need a Brazilian visa. There are several things you need to know about Brazil’s visa system before you apply. First, you need to find out which Brazilian embassy processes visa requests for your city and state.  Brazil’s visa system, is “jurisdictional,” which means that each embassy serves a different region of the country and you must submit your application to the right location for it to be processed.

Once you know where to submit your application, check to be sure you have all of the following documents:

• Your passport. You need 2 or more blank pages to allow room for the visa, and your expiration date must be more than 6 months in the future. So, you may need to get a passport renewal or add pages before you apply.
• A Brazilian visa application
• 2 passport-sized photos
• A copy of your itinerary, which must have the dates you plan to enter and leave Brazil.
• A  clear, legible copy of your driver’s license or state-issued ID card.
• If you will be visiting friends or relatives, include an invitation letter from them as well.

If you travel frequently, you might also need a yellow fever vaccination. Vaccines are required of travelers who have been to any of the following countries in the past 3 months (90 days): Angola, Bolivia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, French Guiana, Gabon, Ghana, Gambia, Republic of Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Peru, Sierra Leone, Sudan or Venezuela.

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Visitors come to Rio for a variety of reasons. The vibrant nightlife is a huge draw, as are the gorgeous white-sand beaches that surround the city.  The colossal statue of Christ the Redeemer that looks over the city from the top of Corcovado is listed as one of the 7 new wonders of the world, and taking the glass cable-car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain provides yet another amazing view of the city.

If you’re looking for fun activities in Rio that are little less obvious, check out this post on the 6 Best-Kept Secrets of Rio de Janeiro from the Matador Trips site.  You’ll learn how to get your fill of samba performances, even if it’s not Carnival season, how to find the best clubs, and all about Brazilian ice cream.

Of course, to visit Rio, you first have to negotiate Brazil’s rather complex tourist visa process.  Brazil has a “jurisdictional” visa system, in which each Brazilian embassy only handles visa applications from a specific region of the US. Step 1, then is figuring out which embassy you need to apply at. Once you know that, here’s a rundown of what you’ll need to get a Brazil visa for regular tourist travel:

• Your passport. Check the expiration date in the back, as your expiration date must be at least 6 months into the future for you to get a Brazil visa. You’ll also need 2 or more blank pages in the back.  Before applying for your visa, get a passport renewal or add pages as necessary.
• One Brazil visa application
• 2 passport-sized photos
• A copy of your itinerary, which must have the dates you plan to enter and leave Brazil.
• A  clean, readable copy of your driver’s license or state-issued ID card.
• If you will be visiting friends or relatives, you also need a letter from your hosts.

To enter Brazil, you may also need a yellow fever vaccination. Vaccines are required of travelers who have been to any of the following countries in the past 3 months (90 days): Angola, Bolivia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, French Guiana, Gabon, Ghana, Gambia, Republic of Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Peru, Sierra Leone, Sudan or Venezuela.

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With 1,622 different known species of birds, Brazil is a birdwatchers’ paradise.  In fact, when it comes to sheer variety of birds, Brazil comes in third place among all the countries in the world, behind only Columbia and Peru.191 of those species are found nowhere else on earth, making Brazil a “must-visit” destination for birdwatchers with a taste for the exotic.

Brazil is home to over 70 different kinds of parrots, as well as countless other types of birds: flamingos, hummingbirds, hawks, eagles, toucans, penguins and many more.

Because Brazil is such a popular destination for bird-watchers, many companies offer “birding tours” to take you to the best places to view a variety of different species.  Or, you can hook up with local bird-watchers via sites like BirdingPal.Org.

To visit Brazil, you’ll need both your passport and a Brazilian visa.  Unfortunately, at times, navigating the Brazilian visa system can be like trying to get through a labyrinth.  To get started, you’ll need the following documents:

• Your passport. Check the date- to apply for a Brazilian visa, your passport needs to be good for at least 6 more months. Also, make sure there’s room in the back for the Brazilian visa, which will take up at least 2 blank pages.
• One Brazilian visa application.
• 2 passport-sized photos.
• A copy of your itinerary showing the dates you plan to enter and leave Brazil.
• A  clear, legible copy of your driver’s license or state-issued ID card.
• If you will be visiting friends or relatives, you also need a letter from your hosts.

To enter Brazil, you may also need a yellow fever vaccination. Vaccines are required of travelers who have been to any of the following countries in the past 3 months (90 days): Angola, Bolivia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, French Guiana, Gabon, Ghana, Gambia, Republic of Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Peru, Sierra Leone, Sudan or Venezuela.

Once you have all of your paperwork together, you need to apply at the correct embassy or consulate.  Brazil’s visa system is jurisdictional-each embassy is assigned a specific region of the US, and will only process visa requests from people who live in that region.

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Ecotourism in Brazil helps more than the environment. It also helps local communities, providing employment and providing an incentive to protect rainforests and other natural resources from development.

Although Brazil welcomes tourists, a visa is required for American citizens to enter the country.  To visit an ecolodge in Brazil, you must apply for a Brazilian visa with the following documents:

• A valid passport. To apply for a Brazilian visa, your passport must have at least 6 months left before it expires. Also, you will need at least 2 blank pages in the back for the visa.
• One Brazilian visa application
• 2 passport-sized photos
• A copy of your itinerary showing the dates you plan to enter and leave Brazil.
• A  photocopy of your driver’s license or state-issued ID card. The copy must be legible.
• If you will be visiting friends or relatives, you also need a letter from your hosts.

To enter Brazil, you may also need a yellow fever vaccination. Vaccines are required of travelers who have been to any of the following countries in the past 3 months (90 days): Angola, Bolivia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, French Guiana, Gabon, Ghana, Gambia, Republic of Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Peru, Sierra Leone, Sudan or Venezuela.

Brazil has what is known as  a “jurisdictional” visa system. That means that you must submit your application  at the Brazilian embassy or consulate that serves your area.

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]]> http://www.rushmytravelvisa.com/blog/2010/04/brazilian-visa-requirements-for-eco-tourism/feed/ 1 http://www.rushmytravelvisa.com/blog/2010/03/get-a-brazil-visa-to-visit-jau-national-park/ http://www.rushmytravelvisa.com/blog/2010/03/get-a-brazil-visa-to-visit-jau-national-park/#comments Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:34:37 +0000 admin http://www.rushmytravelvisa.com/blog/?p=503 To get to this week’s featured UNESCO World Heritage Site, you  must travel into the beating heart of the Amazon. Jaú National Park  is part of the Central Amazon Conservation Complex, the largest stretch of protected forest in the Amazon Basin.

The park is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it shelters a unique variety of flora and fauna,  both on land and in the rivers that wind through it. For example,  the tropical rainforest ecosystem is home to jaguars, sloths, armadillos and uncountable numbers of birds.  In the rivers, you’ll find manatee, pink river dolphin, black caiman alligators, and the “living fossil” giant arapaima fish.

Watch out, though- Jaú National Park is also home to the widest variety of electric fish in world.

Currently, you need permission from the Brazilian government to visit the park, but that doesn’t mean that it’s impossible-just that you need t0 plan ahead and make sure you only deal with reputable tour operators who have the required permits to lead tours in the park.  This Wikitravel article is one good source of logistical information.

Brazil visa regulations require all American tourists to have a tourist visa in hand to enter the country.  Make sure to apply ahead of time, or you won’t be allowed to board your flight to Brazil.

Here’s what you need to apply

• Your US passport, which needs to have an expiration date at least 6 months in the future and also needs to have at least 2 blank pages in the back so that the Brazil embassy has room to add the tourist visa.
• One completed Brazil visa application
• 2 passport-sized photos of yourself
• A copy of your round-trip itinerary showing the dates you plan to enter and leave Brazil.
• A  photocopy of your driver’s license or state-issued ID card. The copy must be clear and easy to read.
• If you will be visiting friends or relatives while in Brazil, you also need a letter from your hosts.

To enter Brazil, you may be required to get a yellow fever vaccination. Vaccines are required of travelers who have been to any of the following countries in the past 3 months (90 days): Angola, Bolivia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, French Guiana, Gabon, Ghana, Gambia, Republic of Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Peru, Sierra Leone, Sudan or Venezuela.

You should also be aware that Brazil has a “jurisdictional” visa system. That means that you have to apply at the specific Brazilian embassy or consulate that serves your home address.

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Brazil’s most popular tourist destinations for international visitors are mainly natural attractions like the country’s lush rainforests and sugar-sand beaches. (See our article on Brazil’s beaches for a rundown on the most popular places to swim and sunbathe.)

Although Brazil welcomes tourists, American citizens still need visas to enter the country.  Here are the documents required to get a Brazilian tourist visa:

• Your US passport. Your passport must be valid, with at least 6 months of validity left before it expires. Also, you will need at least 2 blank pages in the back for the Brazilian visa.
• One completed Brazilian visa application
• 2 passport-sized photos
• A copy of your itinerary showing the dates you plan to enter and leave Brazil.
• A  photocopy of your driver’s license or state-issued ID card. The copy must be legible.
• If you will be visiting friends or relatives, you also need a letter from your hosts.

To enter Brazil, you may also need a yellow fever vaccination. Vaccines are required of travelers who have been to any of the following countries in the past 3 months (90 days): Angola, Bolivia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, French Guiana, Gabon, Ghana, Gambia, Republic of Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Peru, Sierra Leone, Sudan or Venezuela.

Also, keep in mind that Brazil has a “jurisdictional” visa system. That means that you have to apply at the correct Brazilian embassy or consulate that serves your area.

The Brazilian visa system is somewhat notorious for its complexity. A private visa expediting company like RushMyTravelVisa.com can make navigating it much simpler.  We’ll provide you with clear, easy to follow instructions to help you gather the information you need to apply and fill out the paperwork. Then, we’ll deliver your Brazilian visa application to the appropriate embassy or consulate, for the fastest possible service.

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Of course, you don’t have to be Catholic to enjoy Carnaval. In Brazil’s major cities, the event is celebrated by parades, costumes, samba dancing and partying in the streets. The types of music and parades differ from city to city, and the dates of the celebration may vary by a day or so as well. For example, Rio de Janeiro’s Carnaval celebrations occur on a Monday, while Sao Paulo happen over a long weekend, from Friday to Sunday. So, make sure to do a little bit of research before you make your travel arrangements.

All US citizens traveling to Brazil must have the appropriate visa. Brazil is famous for its rather complex visa requirements, but here is what you need to get a visa to attend Carnaval as a tourist:

• Your US passport. You need at least 6 months left before your passport expires to go to Brazil. Brazilian visas takes up two pages, so you also need at least two blank pages left in the back.
• One Brazilian visa application
• 2 passport-sized photos
• A copy of your itinerary stating when you will be entering and leaving Brazil.
• A  photocopy of your driver’s license or state-issued ID card. The copy must be clear and legible.
• If you will be visiting friends or relatives, you also need a letter from them.

If you’ve been to any of the following countries in the past 90 days, you will also need a yellow fever vaccine: Angola, Bolivia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, French Guiana, Gabon, Ghana, Gambia, Republic of Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Peru, Sierra Leone, Sudan or Venezuela.

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According to About.com, the party on the beach at Copacabana was originally started by devotees of Brazil’s Candomble religion, who flocked to the beach to honor Iemanja, the goddess of the sea.  What started as a small religious festival has grown into a full-fledged party, with bands, fireworks and approximately 2 million people attending.

If you go, you should definitely wear white to the party. According to Ipanema.com, white is traditional for luck. You can wear accessories in other colors, depending on what you wish for in the coming year. For example, red  is for romance , yellow is  for wealth and green is for health.  Black is unlucky, so leave that little black dress in the closet for tonight!

You should also wear comfy shoes-according to South American Experts,  “the night of entertainment ceases only as the sun begins to rise.”

If you want to spend New Year’s in Brazil, you need to get a Brazilian visa first.  Brazil has a complicated visa system.  There are many different types of visas, and the application procedure is a little bit different for each type visa.

However, if you are visiting Brazil as a tourist, here is what you need to submit your application:

• Your US passport, which must be valid for at least the next 6 months. Brazil’s visa takes up two pages, so make sure you have two blank pages left in the back.
• One Brazilian visa application
• 2 passport-sized photos
• A copy of your  itinerary stating when you will be entering and leaving Brazil.
• A clear, legible copy of your driver’s license or state-issued ID card.
• If you will be visiting friends or relatives, you also need a letter from them.

You’ll also need a yellow fever vaccination to get a Brazilian visa if you’ve been to any of the following countries in the past 90 days: Angola, Bolivia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, French Guiana, Gabon, Ghana, Gambia, Republic of Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Peru, Sierra Leone, Sudan or Venezuela.

RushMyTravelVisa can research the visa requirements for your trip to make sure you have the documents you need. We can also help you collect the necessary documents and fill out the application, and then forward your information to the appropriate embassy or consulate for the fastest possible processing.

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For a quieter experience and some spectacular swimming, check out Ipanema, another gorgeous white sand beach near Rio de Janeiro.  Moving away from Rio de Janeiro and towards Sao Paulo, the sand is tinted a beautiful shade of gold on the beaches of Costa Verde. Even better, the rainforest runs right up to the sand in some places.

Before you can bask in the sun in Brazil, however, you do need a Brazilian visa. You’ll need to apply in advance, as Brazil does not issue visas on arrival. Their visa system can be somewhat difficult to navigate, and you should definitely verify the requirements for your trip in advance.

To get a Brazilian tourist visa, here is what is generally required :

• Your US passport. You must have at least 6 months to go before your passport expires, and at least 2 blank pages  in the back for the visa.
• A Brazilian visa application
• 2 passport photos
• A copy of your  itinerary. The itinerary must indicate when you will be  entering and exiting Brazil
• A copy of your driver’s license or ID. The copy must be clear and legible.
• If you will be visiting friends or relatives in Brazil, they also need to provide a letter.

Brazil also requires a yellow fever vaccination if you have been to a country where yellow fever is present in the past 90 days. You need an international certificate of yellow fever vaccination if you have been to any of the following countries within the 90 day time frame:  Angola, Bolivia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, French Guiana, Gabon, Ghana, Gambia, Republic of Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Peru, Sierra Leone, Sudan or Venezuela.

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