• If you are bringing kids under the age of 18, each child will need a passport.

What Is Your Nationality?

• Brazil: NO

• United States: VISA NEEDED (Note: Follow additional steps below for children under 18, if applicable.)

• Canada: VISA NEEDED (Note: Follow additional steps below for children under 18, if applicable.)

• Portugal: NO

• Sweden: NO

• If traveling from outside of Brazil:

  • Follow the Step-by-Step Instructions for a Visa Application for children under 18, below (IF NEEDED).

  • If only one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must bring a signed, notarized letter from the other parent authorizing the trip.

  • In compliance with Brazilian child protection law, most hotels in Brasília will request the child’s original birth certificate at check-in.

• If traveling from another Brazilian city:

  • If only one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must bring a signed, notarized letter from the other parent authorizing the trip.

  •  In compliance with Brazilian child protection law, most hotels in Brasília will request the child’s Identification Card (RG) at check-in.

The eVisa is a new,  easier and faster process for travelers from the United States and Canada to visit Brazil.  The entire process is done online. Once your application is submitted and your uploaded documents are accepted, the eVisa should be processed and approved within a week.

1. Refer to Do You Need A Visa section above to check if you need a visa to travel to Brazil. If the answer is YES, you will need to apply for an eVisa online by following the steps outlined below. You cannot obtain a visa at the airport when you arrive in Brazil - you MUST print out and bring your approved eVisa with you.  But don't worry - the process is pretty quick and painless.

2. Gather required documents

a. ADULTS (18 AND OLDER)

1. • 1. 1. • Make sure that you have all of these documents before you begin the application online - the website times out often so you want to have everything on hand.

           • Passport, signed and valid for at least 6 months after your planned return trip. You will need a color scan of the bio page of your passport without any glare or fingers on it. Ensure that the MRZ code is fully visible. Click to see the sample file

           • Passport-style photo (color photo with a white background, sized 3.5 x 4.5 cm (413 x 531 pixels). Ensure that your nose, mouth, eyes and both ears are clearly visible. Do not wear glasses or head covering and ensure no teeth or shadows are visible in the picture). Please click here to view the guidelines for the photograph to be uploaded. Please Click here for assistance with your photo.

           • Flight itinerary

           • Hotel reservation confirmation

           • eVisa fee amount: $80.90.

b. CHILDREN UNDER 18

2. • 1. 1. • Make sure that you have all of these documents before you begin the application online - the website times out often so you want to have everything on hand.

           • Passport, signed and valid for at least 6 months after your planned return trip. You will need a color scan of the bio page of your passport without any glare or fingers on it. Ensure that the MRZ code is fully visible. Click to see the sample file

           • Passport-style photo (color photo with a white background, sized 3.5 x 4.5 cm (413 x 531 pixels). Ensure that your nose, mouth, eyes and both ears are clearly visible. Do not wear glasses or head covering and ensure no teeth or shadows are visible in the picture). Please click here to view the guidelines for the photograph to be uploaded. Please Click here for assistance with your photo.

           • Original birth certificate.

           • Authorization for Issuance of Brazilian Visa for a Minor, signed by both parents and notarized. If only one parent is listed on birth certificate, only that parent’s signature is required.

           • If one parent has sole custody of applicant, a notarized copy of the court order awarding sole custody and exclusive parental rights must be presented.

           • Copy of passports or other form of official photo ID for both parents. The name on the parent’s official photo ID must match parent’s name on the child’s birth certificate. If said parent has changed his or her name since the issuance of the birth certificate, the parent must present documentation showing proof of the name change (e.g. marriage certificate or court order).

           • Flight itinerary

           • Hotel reservation confirmation

           • eVisa fee amount: $80.90.

3. When you are finished gathering all of your required documents, click on the link below and go to “Apply eVisa Now”. Follow the steps to fill out the traveler’s info, upload documents, and pay the eVisa fee. Repeat the entire process for each traveler, including children. Note the additional documents required for children - see Step 3 above.

https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/

4. Print out two copies of your eVisa. These printed copies will be REQUIRED upon your arrival at the airport and at immigration control.

Although many places have free wifi, including airports, if you have not traveled to Brazil before, you will likely want to have access to the internet from your phone.  The biggest reason you will want some kind of internet service aside from wifi is to use Uber if you want to move around Brasília. This is easily the most inexpensive and efficient way for visitors to get around.

These are your main options:

1. You can check with your current service provider for your mobile phone to see if they provide roaming in Brazil.  You can confirm if there are additional fees or not.

2. You can purchase a SIM card or eSIM online to provide phone/internet service when not connected to local wifi that provides service in Brazil.  The physical SIM cards can be purchased in airports in Brazil.  If you have purchased SIM cards for travel internationally before, this is the same process.

For those traveling to Brazil for the first time, you will want to get a travel charger.  We recommend this one:

 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM3DRXQH?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

It has many different USB and USB-C power outlets to charge most modern devices and also can allow pass-through for traditional power plugs from many countries.  This can even charge many laptops directly via USB-C. Test yours first at home.

The critical connection looks like this:

Brasília Palace Hotel

https://www.plazabrasilia.com.br/en/brasilia-palace

From the drop-down menu, select Brasília Palace.

• For your convenience and a fun group experience, we strongly advise all guests requiring hotel accommodations to stay at the wedding venue, Brasília Palace Hotel. We encourage guests to make reservations as soon as possible, as we are unable to secure a block of rooms.

• Use this coupon code for a 20% discount if you are staying anytime between May 20th and May 26th:

ISABELEMATTHEW

Note: The discount will only be applied to reservations made directly via the hotel website.

• Breakfast Included daily, between 6am and 10am.

• Free Wifi included.

• Check-in Time: 2pm; Check-out Time: 12pm

• Cancellation Policy

  • • Free cancellation if requested prior to 24 hours before check-in time.

    • To request a change or cancellation, contact (+55) (61) 3319-3543 or reservaspalace@plazabrasilia.com.br

    • We are happy to contact the hotel on your behalf if you need help at any point – just reach out to Isabel or Matt.

• Hotel Policy for Children Under 18 Years Old: You will be requested to present each child’s original birth certificate (if not Brazilian) or Identification Card (if Brazilian) at check-in. If only one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must also present a signed, notarized letter from the other parent authorizing the trip.

For your convenience and a fun group experience, we strongly advise all guests requiring hotel accommodations to stay at the wedding venue, Brasília Palace Hotel. If you are unable to or prefer not to stay at Brasília Palace, the hotels below are located next door to the venue.

Hotel Golden Tulip Brasília Alvorada

https://brasilia-alvorada.goldentulip.com/en-us/

• Breakfast included in most fares; this will be specified in the details of each room on the reservation website.

• Free Wifi included.

• Check-in Time: 2pm; Check-out Time: 12pm

• Free cancellation included within the timeframe specified on the reservation website.

• Hotel Policy for Children Under 18 Years Old: You will be requested to present each child’s original birth certificate (if not Brazilian) or Identification Card (if Brazilian) at check-in. If only one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must also present a signed, notarized letter from the other parent authorizing the trip.

Hotel Royal Tulip Brasília Alvorada

https://royal-tulip-brasilia-alvorada.goldentulip.com/en-us/

• Breakfast included in most fares; this will be specified in the details of each room on the reservation website.

• Free Wifi included.

• Check-in Time: 2pm; Check-out Time: 12pm

• Free cancellation included within the timeframe specified on the reservation website.

• Hotel Policy for Children Under 18 Years Old: You will be requested to present each child’s original birth certificate (if not Brazilian) or Identification Card (if Brazilian) at check-in. If only one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must also present a signed, notarized letter from the other parent authorizing the trip.

360 Hotel Lake Side

https://hotels.app.link/PTp3Oaek1Qb

• Apartment-style hotel with full kitchen in each suite; breakfast not included.

• Free Wifi included.

• Check-in Time: 3pm; Check-out Time: 11am

• Non-refundable

• Hotel Policy for Children Under 18 Years Old: You will be requested to present each child’s original birth certificate (if not Brazilian) or Identification Card (if Brazilian) at check-in. If only one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must also present a signed, notarized letter from the other parent authorizing the trip.