Brazil•South AmericaHumanitarian Visa (VITEM III)
At a Glance
Processing Time
Varies
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
2 years
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Humanitarian visa for nationals of Haiti, Ukraine, and Afghanistan seeking refugee or asylum status in Brazil. Work permit included. Can lead to permanent residency.
VITEM III is Brazil's humanitarian visa program designed to provide protection to nationals of Haiti, Ukraine, and Afghanistan facing humanitarian crises or conflict. Holders receive work authorization and temporary residence.
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Requirements
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: AF, HT, UA
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid travel document
Passport or national ID
Humanitarian documentation
Evidence of humanitarian circumstances
Background information
Personal and family details
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Advantages
- Includes work authorization
- Path to permanent residency
- Protects vulnerable populations
- Can bring dependents
- No visa fee
Considerations
- Limited to specific nationalities
- Requires humanitarian documentation
- Case-by-case evaluation
- Long processing times
Application Process
Contact Brazilian embassy or UNHCR
Initiate humanitarian visa application
Document humanitarian situation
Provide evidence of humanitarian need
Submit application
Complete humanitarian visa application
Await decision
Case review by immigration authorities
Receive visa
Visa granted for 2 years
Register with Federal Police
Complete registration for work permit
Application Forms
Humanitarian Visa Application
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