Research, teaching or academic extension

Publicado em 13/03/2023 15h12 Atualizado em 08/08/2024 16h10

VITEM I: Research, Teaching or Academic Extension (over 90 days)

The VITEM I visa may be granted to a scientist, professor or researcher, participating in scientific or technological studies, associated with a Brazilian academic or research institution, for a maximum stay of two years.

VITEM I applicants that will be receiving payment from a Brazilian source 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 I 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). Visa fees are non-refundable.
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)

Fulbright Program participants are exempt from this requirement

Flight itinerary showing entry in Brazil.

► Additional documents may be requested at the discretion of the Consular Authority.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS NOT RECEIVING PAYMENT FROM BRAZILIAN SOURCE

Letter from Brazilian academic or research institution, explaining applicant’s research activities in Brazil.
Copy of the Diário Oficial da União in which the applicant’s authorization from the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia, Inovações e Comunicações(MCTIC) is published.
Termo de Compromisso signed by applicant. Signature must be notarized.

HOW TO APPLY

The documentation listed above may be submitted:

► In person:

Applicants may deliver the documentation in a closed/sealed envelope at the Consulate, Monday through Friday, between 1pm and 3pm. No documentation will be analyzed at the time of delivery.
Applicants are responsible for checking visa status here. No e-mail will be sent to inform when the visa is ready for pick-up.
Applicants may choose to pick up the visa in person at the Consulate, Monday through Friday, between 1pm and 3pm (no third parties allowed) or leave a self-addressed, pre-paid return envelope (Priority or Priority Express flat-rate only) from the U.S. Postal Service envelope.

► By mail to the following address:

Consulate General of Brazil in Atlanta - Visa Section
3500 Lenox Rd NE, suite 800
One Alliance Center
Atlanta, GA 30326

Applicants must also include an additional self-addressed, pre-paid return envelope (Priority or Priority Express flat-rate only) from the U.S. Postal Service envelope. 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.

Return envelopes with addresses outside the United States will not be accepted.

Visas submitted by mail are the sole responsibility of the applicant. The Consulate is not responsible for any delays or loss by the postal service, nor will it track or provide information of the whereabouts of documentation sent.

Questions? Send an e-mail to visa.atlanta@itamaraty.gov.br