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Home / Visas / Scientific Research Visas: Vitem1
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Please note that effective November 5th, 2001, this Consulate General is no longer accepting applications for visas submitted by mail. The Consulate accepts only visa submissions brought in by the applicant in person or by a family member/third party properly identified and
authorized by a document signed by the applicant(s). Applicants who cannot comply with those procedures may use the services of a visa service/visa
agency (please check your phone book for addresses).
According to the Normative resolution no.
65/05 of the Brazilian National Council for Immigration (CNIG), Temporary Visa I
are meant for non-Brazilian experts and authorities in
particular fields of knowledge traveling to Brazil to make
presentations at meetings, seminars or to engage in teaching,
training, research and other specialized activities. This
kind of visa can also apply to graduate or post-graduate
students to pursue academic work in Brazil.
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All Candidates for a Temporary Visa I, must present the following documents:
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A passport (please make sure that the validity of your passport is longer than at least six months from the date of arrival).
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Two
Visa Application Forms provided by this Consulate, duly filled out in type or print, dated and signed by the applicant.
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Two passport-type photographs, in color or
black and white, front view. Sorry, but
snapshots and computer photos will NOT be accepted. |
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A) letter of
invitation from the Brazilian sponsoring
institution:
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As applicable for
activities under an international cooperation
program signed by the Brazilian Government.
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As applicable for programs
of international organizations approved by the
Brazilian Government.
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As applicable for grant
programs sponsored by the "Conselho Nacional de
Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico -
CNPq" and/or CAPES, FINEP or other
state foundation operating in the research area.
B) Copy of the government
decree (Portaria) issued by the Ministry of
Science and Technology and published on the government
gazette
(Diário Oficial da União):
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A non-criminal record statement, issued by the Police Department of the applicant's city of residence |
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Applicants whose stay exceeds 90 days, will be required to present proof that they hold a research grant for the duration of their stay.
In some cases, visas will be issued only upon authorization from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
NOTES:
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Bearers of a Temporary Visa I must register with the Brazilian Federal Police
Department (Delegacia de Estrangeiros) within 30 days from the date of arrival in Brazil.
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Bearers of visas must enter Brazil no later than 90 days from the date of issuance of the visa.
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Visa fee: $ 60.00. There is an
additional $ 10.00 fee for a visa
request not made in person by the
applicant.
Payments must be in U.S. Postal money order made out to the
Consulate General of Brazil. Personal checks
and cash will not be accepted. |
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In addition to the amounts indicated above,
a non-refundable processing fee of $ 130.00
will be charged to all US passport holders in reciprocity for an identical fee paid by Brazilian citizens who apply for a visa to the USA.
Payment must be in U.S. Postal money order made out to the
Consulate General of Brazil. Personal checks
and cash will not be accepted. |
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An
International Immunization Certificate
against yellow fever is required if the traveler
has been to any of the following countries
within the last 90 days or will visit any of
them before entering Brazil: Angola, Benin,
Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon,
Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia,
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador,
Equatorial Guinea, Guyana, Ethiopia, French
Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea,
Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia,
Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Peru,
Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome &
Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan,
Suriname, Tanzania, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago,
Uganda and Venezuela. List of countries endemic
for yellow fever available at
www.who.int. |
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As a general rule, the visas are ready in
SEVEN working days
(excluding the day when applications are received by the
Consulate). Some visas (depending on the applicant's nationality or personal status) may require a longer processing time. If the Consulate is busier than usual, the processing time for visas may be extended. The Consulate does not have an
expedite fee.
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Please read the list of frequently asked questions about visas |
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