VITEM I - Research, Teaching or Academic Extension
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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)
- Proof of residence in the U.S. (visa or Green Card), for non-U.S. citizens
- Visa Application Form Receipt (printed and signed)
- Passport-style photo (2’’ x 2’’)
- U.S. Postal Service Money Order (see Visa Fees page)
- Fulbright Program participants are exempt from this requirement
- Birth Certificate (original and one copy)
- FBI Background Check (issued within the past 60 days)
- Fulbright Program participants are exempt from this requirement
- Proof of vaccination for COVID-19 with immunizations approved by the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) or by the World Health Organization (WHO) or by the authorities of the country where the traveler has been immunized, whose last dose or single dose has occurred at least fourteen days before the date of boarding.
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.
- Term of Commitment signed by applicant
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