Teachers/researchers

To start a visa application:

• Check our visa application requirements

• Fill out the online form

• Pay the corresponding visa fee

• Schedule an appointment via e-consular

VITEM I may be granted to applicants going to Brazil for a stay of more than 90 days, not having employment ties to Brazilian research or teaching institutions, under the following conditions:

• Professors supported by an institution in their country of origin, under the terms of agreement between the interested Brazilian higher education institution and the foreign higher education or research institution;

• Recipients of scholarships granted by support foundations (CNPq, Capes, Finep etc.) to higher education, scientific and technological research institutions, for conducting research at a Brazilian higher education institution;

• Participants in research, teaching or academic extension projects established between a Brazilian scientific or technological institution, support foundation or teaching and research institutions and foreign institutions;

• Subscribers to a PhD program.

Besides the documents mentioned in the visa application requirements section, the following ones must be presented:

• Police clearance certificate;

• Proof of ties to the institution in the country of origin;

• Invitation letter from the Brazilian institution, with reference to the conditions of the stay, the activity to be developed, the intended period and a statement that the applicant will not have employment ties to the Brazilian institute;

• Statement issued by the institution responsible for financing the scholarship, followed by a signed Term of Commitment.

VIVIS may be granted for stays of less than 90 days.