VITEM I - Academic

For foreign scientists, professors and researchers conducting academic research, teaching or academic extension activities.

Publicado em 12/07/2022 04h20 Atualizado em 02/10/2024 23h27

Eligibility

Foreign scientists, professors, researchers or other professionals that wish to establish temporary residency in Brazil, as follows:
- employed by a foreign educational or research institution to participate in science, technology or innovation cooperation projects under the umbrella of an international cooperation program with a Brazilian institution;
- recipient of a research grant from a Brazilian educational institution or support foundation;
- under the umbrella of an international agreement recognized by the Brazilian Ministry fo Foreign Affairs;
- employed by a Brazilian educational or research institution to conduct research, teaching or academic extension activities;
  - Note: visas issued in this case requires prior approval of residence permit by the Brazilian Ministry of Labour (see below).
Note: for a period up to 90 days, please see the Visit Visa section.
Eligible dependents of a VITEM I visa holder or applicant may apply for a Temporary Visa XI - Family Reunion.

Terms and Conditions

Based on Normative Resolutions No. 20/2017 and No. 24/2018 of the National Immigration Council.
Approval of residence permit by the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Safety is required, prior to visa application, only in the case of employment by a Brazilian institution (those under Normative Resolution No. 24/2018). Please check here for details on how to obtain such approval.
Temporary Visas are issued for up to 1 year and the residency period is determined by Brazil's Ministry of Justice and ratified by Federal Police upon registration in Brazil (see below).
- Those granted with a residence permit for more than 1 year may continue to enter Brazil throughout their temporary residency period with a valid passport and a Brazilian National Migratory Registry Card - CRNM (previously, National Registry of Foreigners - RNE).
Holders of any Temporary Visa must register with the Federal Police in Brazil within 90 days from first arrival in the country. Applicants will receive a Visa Application Form from the Embassy upon the issuance of the visa, which must be presented for such registration.

Required Documents

Document	Remarks
Application form	Fill-out the Online Visa Application Form Click "SEND" to receive your processing number and receipt; Print the receipt; Attach one PASSPORT SIZE color photograph over white background. Snapshots and computer pictures are not accepted; SIGN the receipt and deliver it to the Consular Section together with all other required documents (walk-in basis, no appointment needed).
Passport	Valid for no less than 6 months (damaged or defaced passports will not be accepted); With at least 2 blank visa pages remaining (exluding those marked for amendments and observations).
Proof of immigration status	For non-Singaporeans/PR, original or front and back copy of the applicable pass (EP, S Pass, DP, LTVP, Student Pass, etc.); For permanent residents, original or front and back copy of the NRIC ("blue IC").
Criminal background check	Issued within the past 90 days by the Singapore Police Force (Certificate of Clearance - COC) and for every country the applicant has lived in for the past 12 months; Documents not issued in Singapore must be apostilled by the issuing country's competent authority or certified by the Brazilian Embassy or Consulate in the country of origin.
Birth certificate	Original or clear copy, stating parents' full names, unless the applicant's passport already contains such information. Certified English translation must be provided if the document is not issued in English.
Purpose-specific documents	Recipients of research grants: Letter from the issuing educational institution or support foundation confirming the grant; Signed Term of Commitment, persuant to the Annex of Normative Resolution No. 20/2017. Under the umbrella of an international agreement recognized by the Brazilian Ministry fo Foreign Affairs: Terms of the agreement or equivalent document; Document proving applicant's professional experience or qualification compatible with the activities to be performed; Invitation letter from the Brazilian organization mentioning the agreement and defining activities to be performed and duration of stay in Brazil, as well as confirming that the recipient will not receive any payment from a Brazilian source, except from daily allowances, reimbursement of travel expenses, pro labore or prizes from science, tecnology or innovation contests. Under the umbrella of an international cooperation program with a Brazilian institution: Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation's Ordnance, authorizing the activity and its participation, where applicable; Signed Term of Commitment, persuant to the Annex of Normative Resolution No. 20/2017. Employed by a Brazilian educational or research institution: Prior permit of residence, applied for by the sponsoring institution and approved by Brazil's Board for Labour (Ministry of Justice and Public Safety) before the application can submited.
CPF (Brazilian Individual Taxpayer Registry)	If you already have, please provide it along with the other documents; If not, please click here and follow the instructions to apply for it.

Visa Fee and Processing Time

VITEM I fee is S$ 150.00.

On a reciprocity basis, distinct visa fees applies for citizens of:

Argentina: free of charge;
Germany: free of charge;
United Kingdom: S$ 322.50 (only if duration of stay exceeds 180 days);
USA: S$ 375.00.

Payment must be made through one of the following options:

PayNow transfer to PayNow ID (UEN) S68DP0048C or by scanning the QR code below;
FAST transfer or cash deposit at United Overseas Bank (UOB), account number: 339332338-6 - Embassy of Brazil;
Please input applicant's name or application number in the "reference" or "comment" field when using PayNow or FAST transfers;
In case of multiple applications, a single payment can be made for the total ammount.

Visas are processed in 24 hours, with collection on the next working day.

Please note that processing time may be extended in times of heavy workload or due to unforeseen circumstances.

Remarks

Please note that issuing or denying a visa is a sovereign act of Governments. It is a prerogative applied by every country and strengthened by international practice.
The requirements are not all-inclusive. When processing a visa submission, the Embassy may request additional information/documentation. All required supporting documentation must be issued in Singapore or be easily verifiable by the Consular Section.
The Embassy accepts visa submissions by the applicant in person or by a third party, acting on his/her behalf, or a travel/visa agency in Singapore. The Embassy cannot and will not recommend any such firm.
A visa shall be denied to any foreign citizen who, when submitting his/her application, behaves in an aggressive, insulting or disrespectful way.
General conditions are subject to change without prior notice.

For further questions, please write to visas.singapore@itamaraty.gov.br