Investment
VITEM IX: Investment
All VITEM IX applications require prior authorization of applicant’s temporary residence in Brazil from the Brazilian Ministry of Labor. Only after approval by the Ministry of Labor may the applicant submit his or her VITEM IX application to the Consulate.
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
- Water, energy or gas bill in applicant's name
- Visa Application Form Receipt (printed and signed)
- Passport photo (2’’x 2’’)
- U.S. Postal Service Money Order payable to the Consulate General of Brazil in Atlanta (see Visa Fees page)
- Birth Certificate (copy) - if not born in the USA, Birth Certificate must be apostilled or legalized
- FBI Background Check (issued within the past 60 days)
- Pre-paid Priority or Priority Express Envelope from U.S. Postal Service
► Additional documents may be requested at the discretion of the Consular Authority.
HOW TO APPLY:
►Only USPS money orders are accepted and payable to the Consulate General of Brazil in Atlanta.
►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 .