VITEM V - Work

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All VITEM V applications require prior authorization of applicant’s temporary residence in Brazil from the Brazilian Ministry of Labor.This process is to be initiated by applicant’s employer in Brazil. Only after approval by the Ministry of Labor may the applicant submit his or her VITEM V 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’’x2’’)
• U.S. Postal Service Money Order (see Visa Fees page)
• Birth Certificate (original and one copy)
• FBI Background Check (recent)
• 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.

******The Consulate may request additional documentation******

For additional information please write to visa.houston@itamaraty.gov.br