Research, teaching or academic extension
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)
- 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.
- 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 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:
►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