VITEM IX - Temporary Visa IX - Investors
This visa may only be issued upon approval of the Ministry of Labour of Brazil. Therefore, the application process starts directly through such Ministry. Only after the Embassy receives the approval notification you may present the documentation listed below.
According to the Normative Rulling n. 11/2017, this visa is appropriate for a Manager, Director or Executive with managerial powers to represent civil or commercial society, group or economic conglomerate that carries out external investment in a Brazilian company, with the potential to generate jobs or income.
Moreover, this visa is also appropriate for individuals who intend to use their own financial resources (external origin) to invest in a legal entity in Brazil, in a project with potential for employment or income generation in the country (Normative Rulling n. 13/2017).
Application Requirements
Once the process is approved by the Ministry of Labour, the Embassy will be notified and the applicants must send the following documentation to the Embassy:
A.Original Passport valid for a minimum of six months or for the duration of the visa, whichever is longer.
B.One recent professional passport size photograph (3x4 cm), frontal, with white background (please follow specifications given in the internet form). No other photos are accepted. Photos over 6 months old will not be accepted.
C.Visa Application form filled-out online. Please fill it out, print the receipt, sign it and attach the photo mentioned above in the appropriate box (for further instructions, please see below).
D.Original Criminal Check Certificate issued by the Ministry of Justice within the last 90 days;
E.Self-addressed stamped envelope (or courier bag) for the return of the passport. A mail/courier service that provides a tracking number is strongly recommended – please keep a copy of the tracking number.The Embassy is not liable for the loss, theft or delay of mailed documents.
Visa Application Form
Click here to fill the Visa Application form. Once filled out and submitted, your online application form will be valid for thirty (30) days. After this period your online form will no longer be valid and it will be necessary to complete a new one.
Instructions:
* Select your preferred language for the online form (language tab) Click “Visa” (if the English flag was selected).
* Read the instructions.
* Fill out the form as accurately and completely as possible Click “Submit” to receive your application number and receipt. Upload your documents at the "Send Files" tab. After sending the files, the system will generate your protocol number and RER, which should be printed.
* Save the Visa Form Delivery Receipt (Recibo de Entrega de Requerimento) as a PDF file.
* Upload delivery receipt to the E-consular platform: https://ec-wellingaton.itamaraty.gov.br/
* After validation, instructions will be sent on how to mail and pay your request.
* For more information, please contact consular.wellington@itamaraty.gov.br
Fees
To see the visa fee and methods of payment, please check our page on Consular Fees.
Processing Time
The usual processing time of visa applications is 5 business days for validation of appointment on the e-consular system, plus 5 business days after receipt of the documents.
If the online application form is not filled out by the applicant themselves, the processing time will be up to thirty (30) days.
Please note that the Embassy DOES NOT ISSUE SAME DAY VISAS, unless in case of a documented medical emergency.
Further Information
Visas are good for multiple entries
Registration with the Federal Police within 30 days of first arrival in Brazil is mandatory;Please note that the Consular Sector DOES NOT ISSUE SAME DAY VISAS, unless in the case of a documented medical emergency;
Applications will only be accepted if all required documents are enclosed. Incomplete applications will be returned at the applicants' expense.