Many Brazilians visit the 10 Brazilian Consulates in the United States daily. However, when it comes time to pay for the requested consular service, they do not have a money order on hand. Consequently, this delays the process, as this is the only form of payment accepted by the Consulates.
After all, what is a money order?
A money order is a safe and convenient way to send money, very common in the United States. You can buy one at banks, markets, post offices, and other locations, choosing the desired amount. If it is lost, it is possible to request a replacement, provided you have the receipt information.
Another interesting feature of this payment method is that you can purchase it without worrying about the expiration date, because it simply doesn't expire! Finally, this is also a more reliable form of payment than traditional checks, as it is very difficult to forge.
How does the money order work?
Money Order serves to transfer money in a safe and reliable way, especially when other payment methods are not viable or desirable (example of consulates, mentioned in the introduction). It is widely used for:
- Bill Payments: When electronic payments are not accepted.
- Sending Money: For family or friends, especially internationally.
- Purchases: In locations where credit cards or personal checks are not accepted.
- Secure Transactions: To avoid using cash, reducing the risk of loss or theft.
Money order is a safe alternative to cash and personal checks, ensuring that the recipient receives the specified amount.
Where to buy the money order for the Brazilian consulate?
This is a very important question! Brazilian Consulates in the United States only accept USPS (United States Postal Service) money orders as a form of payment for consular services, both at the Consulate headquarters and at mobile consulates.
In other words: no cash, credit or debit cards, checks, or money orders from other institutions to pay your consular fee! And don't forget: the amount on the money order must be the exact amount of the service required.
How to fill out money order for the Brazilian consulate
See below how to fill in each field of the money order:
- Pay to: Always write Consulate General of Brazil.
- Address (below pay to): In this field you must enter the full address of the Consulate where you will request the service.
- Memories: The service you are requesting (passport, power of attorney, life certificate…).
- From: Your full name.
- Address (below from): Your full address.
If you are still having trouble, see the image below that the Consulate General of Brazil in Miami published. It shows an example of how to correctly fill out the USPS money order. Remember to fill it out according to your details and the details of the Consulate that will assist you.
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