VITEM XII

VITEM XII - Artistic or Athletic Activities

(More than 90 days, under contract)

All VITEM XII applications 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 XII application to the Consulate.

- Original passport (signed, valid up to the end of Brazil trip, with at least 2 visa blank pages)
- Proof of residence in the U.S. (copy of visa or Green Card) for non-U.S. citizens
- Proof of residence in consular jurisdiction (copy of a valid driver's license or utility bill will be accepted as proof of residence)
- Visa Application Form Receipt: https://formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br/sci/pages/web/ui/#/servicos-estrangeiros
- Passport-style photo (2”x 2”, white background)
- USPS money order – see visa fees here
- Birth Certificate (original and one copy)
- FBI Background Check (issued within the past 60 days)
- Extra USPS Priority Express envelope, pre-paid and self-addressed (this will be used to mail your passport back to you)

The requirements listed above are not all-inclusive. Additional documents may be requested at the discretion of the Consular Authority.

Mail your application and documents to:

Still have questions that could not be clarified by this website? Send an email to visa.sf@itamaraty.gov.br