Visa applications for Portugal in Brazil will only be accepted in person starting April 17, as announced by the Embassy of Portugal in Brasília. This change aims to enhance efficiency and user proximity, with applications sent by post after April 16 being returned. Applicants will need to schedule appointments, which will be available weekly. The new process will affect those in remote areas, as not all states have VFS offices, necessitating travel for visa applications.

Update: Portuguese Consulates to Stop Accepting Visa Applications by Post

The Embassy of Portugal has confirmed that from April 17, all visa applications must be made in person at designated VFS offices across Brazil. This change is intended to improve efficiency and user accessibility, but it will require applicants from remote areas to travel, as not all states have VFS offices. The embassy will open weekly appointments for in-person services, although the number of available slots has not yet been disclosed.