(Better late than never...) Yes, you can use ANY visa service with an office serving the consular location you need to use (any that are locaed in Houston). The fees for a US passport holder would be $160 ("reciprocity" based fee) for the visa, $20 for not being there in person, probably $5.00 for the visa service to purchase a U S Postal Service money order, and the visa company's processing fee (plus shipping and handling back to you).
These last two are variable, and you may find a significant difference between visa service companies for their fees. See the wikipost for specifics.
Originally Posted by
Psyclone*Jack
Hi, first time on this forum. Trying to navigate the process for obtaining visa's to Brazil for a trip in February.
I have already completed the Visa Request Form for my wife and I on the SCEDV site. I was then directed to the Travisa Online site to process photos and fees. So I am not sure the purpose of the SCEDV application I already submitted. Is Travisa the 3rd party processing I see mentioned on the Consulate's website? Can I use another provider?
The Travisa site seems expensive, in excess of $600 after all the fees, shipping, etc. Am I missing anything or is this the only way to get a Visa processed?
I am in Texas, but not near Houston so I am unable to make an appointment for an in person application.
Thanks