Artist and Athlete Visa (VITEM XII)
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Artist and Athlete Visa (VITEM XII)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

30-60 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 professional artists, athletes, and supporting technical staff performing in Brazil under contract for longer than 90 days.

VITEM XII is for professional artists and athletes under contract to perform in Brazil for stays exceeding 90 days, including musicians, dancers, theater performers, circus performers, and professional athletes. Also covers supporting technical staff.

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Requirements

Personal

Passport Validity

6 months

Criminal Record Policy

Clean record required

Professional

Required Skills

Professional artistic activityProfessional sports activityTechnical support for arts or sports

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Signed with blank visa pages

Performance contract

Signed contract with Brazilian promoter or employer

Professional credentials

CV, portfolio, or demonstration of professional status

Criminal record

From home country

Passport photos

Recent photos

Sponsor Documents

Ministry approval

Approval from Brazilian Ministry of Justice

Promoter documentation

Information about Brazilian promoter/employer

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Advantages

  • Allows artistic and sports performance
  • Contract-based duration
  • Professional pathway
  • Extendable

Considerations

  • Requires performance contract
  • Ministry approval required
  • No other employment allowed
  • No pathway to permanent residency
  • Criminal record check required

Application Process

1

Secure performance contract

Contract with Brazilian promoter or employer

2

Obtain Ministry approval

Sponsor obtains approval from Ministry of Justice

3

Apply at consulate

Submit visa application with contract and approval

4

Document verification

Consulate reviews contract and credentials

5

Receive visa

Visa valid for performance period

6

Register with Federal Police

Complete registration in Brazil

Application Forms

Artist/Athlete Visa Application

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