Brazil•South AmericaAcademic Research Visa (VITEM I)
At a Glance
Processing Time
60-90 days
Application Fee
100 USD
Stay Duration
Up to 1 year
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Temporary visa for researchers, scientists, and visiting professors conducting academic research, scientific cooperation, or academic extension programs for stays exceeding 90 days.
VITEM I is designed for researchers, scientists, and visiting professors who wish to conduct academic research, scientific cooperation, academic extension programs, or teaching at Brazilian institutions for longer than 90 days. Sponsored by Brazilian academic institutions.
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Requirements
Personal
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Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Signed with at least 2 blank pages
Passport photo
Recent photo meeting visa specifications
Research project description
Letter from Brazilian host institution describing research
Academic credentials
CV and list of publications
Criminal record certificate
Apostilled certificate from home country
Sponsor Documents
Institutional sponsorship letter
From Brazilian university or research institution
Research protocol
Detailed research plan and timeline
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Advantages
- Supports academic research
- No employment contract needed
- Can receive daily allowances
- Institutional support provided
Considerations
- Complex application process
- Long processing time
- No paid work allowed
- Requires institutional sponsorship
- No pathway to permanent residency
Application Process
Secure sponsorship from Brazilian institution
Institution initiates application with Ministry
Submit application in Brazil
Institution submits documents to Brazilian Ministry
Receive authorization
Ministry transmits authorization to consulate
Apply for visa at consulate
Submit visa application with authorization
Receive visa
Visa stamped in passport
Register with Federal Police
Register within 90 days of arrival in Brazil
Application Forms
Visa Application Form
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