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Applying For The US Visa Will Get More Expensive With The New Extra Fee Of US$ 250. Find Out How To Get The Visa For The US!
Brazilian citizens who wish to visit the United States should prepare to spend more. The US government announced the creation of an extra fee of US$ 250 (about R$ 1,390) for those applying for a visa to enter the country.
The measure was approved in early July after being included in a tax package signed by President Donald Trump.
Although the legislation is already in effect, the date for the start of the fee collection has not yet been defined.
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However, the change more than doubles the total cost of the process, raising the fee from US$ 185 to US$ 435 (approximately R$ 2,419) per visa.
The Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, has the authority to modify or regulate the application of the fee.
Why Did The US Decide To Increase The Visa Fee?
The new US visa fee arises as part of a tax strategy approved by Congress and aims to strengthen the budget focused on security and immigration.
The justification, according to US officials, is related to the need to maintain an efficient, secure system with the structure to meet high demand.
Even with the approval, the extra fee may be refundable in certain cases, as provided in the legislation, although criteria for this have not yet been fully detailed.
So far, the US Embassy in Brazil has not released information on when the new fee will take effect, leaving many Brazilians alert about the best time to apply for the document.
Understand What Is Necessary To Obtain The US Visa
To visit the US, tourists need to obtain a valid passport and then initiate the process of applying for a US tourist visa (category B2). Below is the complete step-by-step guide.
1. Have A Valid Passport On Hand
The first requirement to start the visa application is to have a valid Brazilian passport. This document is essential for international identification and must be within the validity period.
2. Complete The DS-160 Form
The DS-160 form is the first official step. It is available at ceac.state.gov/GenNIV and must be filled out in English. To assist, the page offers a translation tool (“View Tool Tip Help”) for Portuguese.
During the completion process, you will need to provide the application location, and at the end, an ID will be generated. Keep this code and the chosen security question for future access.
3. Access The CASV Website And Schedule Your Appointment
After completing the DS-160, access the Visa Application Support Center (CASV) portal at ais.usvisa-info.com/pt-br/niv.
Create an account or log in. Then:
Select category B2 (tourism);
Pay the current application fee, the MRV, of US$ 185;
Select how you want to receive your passport and visa after the interview;
Schedule your appointment at the CASV and the consular interview;
Print the appointment confirmation.
4. Attend The CASV For Data Collection
On the scheduled day, bring:
Current passport (and previous ones, if any);
DS-160 confirmation page;
Appointment confirmation;
Recent printed photo (5×5 cm or 5×7 cm), if you are going to the consulates in Porto Alegre or Recife.
At other locations, the photo will be taken at the CASV.
5. Attend The Interview At The Embassy Or Consulate
After the CASV appointment, attend the in-person interview at the scheduled consulate or embassy. Only individuals with appointments can enter. Everyone is subjected to security checks upon entry.
6. Receiving The Visa And Extra Fee
If your visa is approved, you will receive an email informing you when it will be available. The delivery can be made:
At the CASV itself;
By mail, if this option has been selected;
By authorized representative, with a copy of the holder’s document and a simple letter;
The new fee of US$ 250 will be charged during this final phase of the process, according to the US government.
Is It Worth Anticipating The Visa Application?
Yes. Since the extra fee is not yet in effect, those who start the process now can only pay the current amount of US$ 185. This savings can be significant, especially for families or larger groups.
Therefore, anyone who already has plans to travel to the US in the coming months should consider applying for the visa as soon as possible to avoid the impacts of the new extra fee.
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