Contacts of Trade Ministries/ Associations

Ministry of Public Works and the Economy, Industry and Foreign commerce	Dutch Brazilian Chamber of Commerce	Trade Promotion Department (DPR)
Esplanade of the Ministries Block "J" CEP: 70053-900 - Brasília/DF Tel.: +(55)-(61)-21097000	Rua Marquês de Itu 503 - cj 62 01223-001 São Paulo - SP - Brasil Tel.: +(55)-(11)-32215899 Fax: +(55)-(11)-32219242 E-mail: info@dutcham.com.br Website: www.dutcham.com.br	Esplanada dos Ministérios, bloco H, Anexo I, sala 220 70170-900 - Brasília - DF Tel.: +(55)-(61)-34116240 Fax: +(55)-(61)-34118790 Website: www.braziltradenet.gov.br
Trade Information Division (DIC)	Trade Promotion Programs Division (DPG)	Trade Promotion Operations Division (DOC)
Esplanada dos Ministérios, bloco H, Anexo I, sala 516 70170-900 - Brasília - DF Tel.: +(55)-(61)-34118932 Fax: +(55)-(61)-34118954 Website: www.braziltradenet.gov.br	Esplanada dos Ministérios, bloco H, Anexo I, sala 528 70170-900 - Brasília - DF Tel.: +(55)-(61)-34118989 Fax: +(55)-(61)-34118967 Website: www.braziltradenet.gov.br	Esplanada dos Ministérios, bloco H, Anexo I, sala 427 70170-900 - Brasília - DF Tel.: +(55)-(61)-34118531 Fax: +(55)-(61)-34116007 Website: www.braziltradenet.gov.br
Trade Fairs and Tourism Division (DFT)
Esplanada dos Ministérios, bloco H, Anexo I, sala 523 70170-900 - Brasília - DF Tel.: +(55)-(61)-34118960 Fax: +(55)-(61)-34118957 Website: www.braziltradenet.gov.br

Business Visa Rules
To obtain business visa to Brazil, the following documents are required:

• Valid/signed passport (valid 6 months; with at least one blank visa page).
• 2 Visa application forms duly filled and signed. Application forms must be photocopied on one sheet of paper, front and back (not upside down).
• 2 Passport size photographs
• Copy of driving license (enlarge it for clarity).
• Notarized business cover letter addressed to the Brazilian Consulate explaining clearly the purpose of the trip, and the nature of duties to be performed, declaring that "technical support" will not be performed in Brazil, and guaranteeing financial support for the applicant while in Brazil, and return transportation. If business in Brazil is not of a technical nature, specifically state it on the business letter.
• Invitation from an organization in Brazil is required. (for Chicago Jurisdiction only)
• Proof of departure is required, computer generated flight itinerary from the travel agent.
• Complete the Global Reservation Form. Consular fees are non-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted, new consular fees will apply. Visas are usually processed in 5 working days.
• Visa Validity - Business visas are based on consul's soledecision. The type 2 visa can be issued up to 5 years and allowed to stay for 90 days. The technical type-5 visa is to be used within 30 days.
• Visas are usually processed in five to seven business days.

Business Hours
Official Business Hourss are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Higher ranking individuals usually begin work later in the morning and end up later in the evening.

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