Whether you're going to Brazil to spend time on the beach, enjoy the nightlife in Rio de Janeiro or explore the Amazon rainforest, two items should be at the very top of your packing list: your passport and your visa. All American citizens traveling to Brazil are required to carry the appropriate type of Brazilian travel visa.  There are quite a few different types of Brazilian visas, so make sure you apply for the right one!   To help you out, we've listed some common travel situations along with the corresponding types of visas. Tourism The first type of Brazilian visa is the tourist visa. Obviously, if you're traveling to Brazil as a tourist, you'll need one of these.  However, there are several other situations that also require a tourist visa. For example, scientists an

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