Fulbright Program
Fulbright Program Participants and Dependents (VITEM I/IV)
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Passport (valid and signed with at least two blank Visa pages)
- Copy of proof of residence in the U.S. (visa or Green Card), for non-U.S. citizens
- Notarized copy of applicant's valid driver's license
- Visa Application Form Receipt (printed and signed)
- Passport photo (2’’x 2’’)
- Grant Authorization Letter from Fulbright Commission
- Birth Certificate (copy) - if not born in the USA, Birth Certificate must be apostilled or legalized
- Travel itinerary showing entry in Brazil
- Pre-paid Priority or Priority Express Envelope from U.S. Postal Service
► Additional documents may be requested at the discretion of the Consular Authority.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS
In addition to the visa application requirements stated above, applicants who are younger than 18 years of age at the time of application must present the following additional materials:
- Copy of birth certificate - if not born in the USA, Birth Certificate must be apostilled or legalized
- Authorization for Issuance of Brazilian Visa for a Minor, signed by both parents
Signatures must be notarized.
If only one parent is listed on birth certificate, only that parent’s signature is required.
If one parent has sole custody of applicant, a notarized copy of the court order awarding sole custody and exclusive parental rights must be presented.
If one parent is deceased, a death certificate must be presented.
- For children of Brazilian parent(s): Declaração de Não-Cidadania declaring that the applicant is not a Brazilian citizen, signed by Brazilian parent(s), if applicable.
- Copy of passports or other form of photo ID for both parents.
The name on the parent’s photo ID must match parent’s name on the child’s birth certificate. If said parent has changed his or her name since the issuance of the birth certificate, the parent must present documentation showing proof of the name change (e.g. marriage certificate or court order).
HOW TO APPLY:
►Money orders made payable to the Consulate General of Brazil in Atlanta and only from USPS are accepted.
►Visa fees are NON-REFUNDABLE!
Required documentation should be submitted exclusively by mail to the following address:
Consulate General of Brazil in Atlanta
Att: Visa Sector
3500 Lenox Rd NE, suite 800
One Alliance Center
Atlanta, GA 30326
Along with the required documentation for the visa, applicants must include an additional self-addressed, pre-paid return envelope (Priority or Priority Express flat-rate) from the U.S. Postal Service. This envelope will be used to return the visa to the applicant, and may be folded in half to fit inside the original sending envelope.
Applications by mail should also include the applicant’s contact information (address, phone number, and email) in case contact is necessary. Return envelopes with addresses outside the United States will not be accepted.The Consulate does not assume responsibility for any delays or loss by the postal service.
Questions? Send an e-mail to visa.atlanta@itamaraty.gov.br