pursue scientific, technologic, or volunteer activities under the umbrella of an international cooperation program

pursue professorial studies/ research/ teaching and/or pursue scientific/ technologic activities at an university, research, or similar organization

work as an unpaid intern benefitting from a scholarship under the umbrella of a program sponsored by a Brazilian governmental agency, an international organization, or an authorized exchange students institution

receive technical training in the operation and/or maintenance of machinery or equipment produced in Brazil

Visa holders are prohibited from holding any paid job in Brazil. A professor, scientist, or researcher pursuing activities at an university, research, or similar organization is allowed to be paid a "pro-labore" by a Brazilian party for short term activities. Scholarship payment by a Brazilian party is otherwise permitted.

For extended stays (a minimum of 6 months) the same type of visa can be issued to immediate family members. Those are, however, prohibited from engaging in any paid activity in Brazil.

First arrival in Brazil must take place within 90 days from the date the visa was issued.

This visa is good for multiple entries within the visa's duration. If necessary, a visa extension may be issued by the Federal Police in Brazil, if requested at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the authorized stay (special requirements apply).

Whenever the planned stay exceeds 90 days, visitors must register with the Federal Police in Brazil within 30 days from first arrival in the country (together with the passport, you must submit the original visa application form that will be returned to you by the Consulate once the visa is issued).

Visa will be issued on a "laissez-passer" to nationals of the following countries: Bhutan, Central African Republic, and Taiwan.

Brazilian nationals must enter and leave Brazil with their Brazilian passport only.

The Consulate accepts visa submissions by the applicant in person, by a third party, acting on his/her behalf, or by a travel/visa agency in Houston.

If application is submitted through a third party, a copy of the applicant(s) driver's license is requird to be attached to the application form.  Visa processing time is ten business days once all requirements have been met.

Submission to the Consulate of two visa application forms per applicant, properly filled out (first and second pages) and duly signed (parents must sign for those under 18 years old and have their signatures notarized), together with the following documentation:

• passport with a minimum remaining validity of six months prior to its expiration date, and with at least 2 blank visa pages available for the visa stamp - excluding the pages reserved for Amendments and Endorsements.

• for non-Americans returning to the USA, copy of green card or valid American visa allowing for re-entry into the USA

• for non-Americans without a green card or valid re-entry visa into the USA, valid visa to country of final destination after trip to Brazil (this requirement does not apply to applicants returning to country of citizenship)

• two recent 2"x 2" passport-type photographs of applicant, showing entire face (must be front view) in white background. Snapshots and computer pictures are not accepted

• proof of residence in the consular jurisdiction

• whenever the planned stay exceeds 90 days, recent non-criminal record issued by the local (i.e., applicant's place of residence) Police Department (if applicant is of a criminally liable age)

• as applicable (i.e., if applying for an extended-stay visa to immediate family members), copy of marriage certificate, birth certificate, or other official dependency document

• as applicable (i.e., if applicant traveled within the last 90 days to any of the following countries: Angola, Bolivia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, French Guiana, Gabon, Ghana, Gambia, Republic of Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Peru, Sierra Leone, Sudan, or Venezuela), yellow fever vaccination certificate. Please note that yellow fever vaccination is advisable if applicant's destination in Brazil includes any of the following States: Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Federal District, Goiás, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima, and Tocantins.

• as applicable, polio vaccination certificate (only for children between the ages of 3 months and 6 years)

• as applicable (for activities under an international cooperation program), copy of the international agreement, proof of professional expertise, and letter from sponsoring organization informing activities to be pursued by applicant and attesting to the following: that the organization will be responsible for repatriating the applicant (and his/her family, as applicable) once the visa expires or the agreement ceases to exist, and that the applicant will not receive any payment from a Brazilian party

• as applicable (for professorial, research, or scientific activities), letter from Brazilian sponsoring organization informing activities to be pursued and pecuniary conditions, whenever applicable, copy of "Portaria" (Ordinance) that authorizes such research activities.  Medical or dental volunteer services can only be provided once the proper authorization by a "Conselho Federal or Regional de Medicina is issued. The collection of biological and mineral material and/or carrying out activities in indigenous areas require prior authorization by the "Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico - CNPq" and/or by the "Fundação Nacional do Índio - FUNAI".

• as applicable (for exchange students),  i) letter from school, college or university in Brazil confirming the enrollment or acceptance of the student and informing the duration of studies;  ii) parents' authorization (if applicant is under 18 years old);  iii) proof of financial capability to pay for the stay in Brazil;  iv) letter from the sponsoring Brazilian exchange students program organization, stating the student's inclusion of the program, name and location of the educational institution, as well as the address/ names/ qualifications of responsible parties of "hosting family" in Brazil; and  v) copy of the Brazilian exchange students program organization bylaws, and its Cadastro Nacional de Pessoas Jurídicas

• as applicable (for interns), notarized copy of agreement ("termo de compromisso") between the intern and the Brazilian organization or institution, attesting to the conditions for internship, scholarship, and the required involvement of a Brazilian government agency, international cooperation organization, or authorized exchange organization (in this case, add copy of its bylaws, official registration, and Cadastro Nacional de Pessoas Jurídicas)

• as applicable (for technical training), letter from employer attesting to the fact that applicant will not receive salary or payment of any kind by a Brazilian party, and letter from Brazilian corporation informing the nature of the training to be provided and attesting to the fact that it will be hold responsible for the applicant while in Brazil

• as applicable (for athletic training), parents' authorization (if applicant is under 18 years old), recent non-criminal record issued by local Police Department (if applicant is of a criminally liable age), copy of birth certificate, copy of the agreement/contract between the American and the Brazilian organization, and copy of document(s) attesting to the following: confirmation of training for applicant for a specified period, maintenance conditions, and guarantee of repatriation of applicant once the visa expires

• as applicable (for community services and volunteering activities):

  • notarized copy of the identification page(s) of the applicant's passport

  • notarized document proving applicant's professional experience or qualification compatible with activities to be carried out in Brazil (notarized document plus 1 photocopy)

  • notarized letter of invitation issued by Brazilian sponsoring organization attesting to the conditions of the trip (pecuniary conditions, type of services to be provided, and locations where volunteering will be pursued) (notarized document plus 1 photocopy)

  • notarized written statement from Brazilian sponsoring organization guaranteeing maintenance of volunteer in Brazil and his/her repatriation at term (notarized document plus 1 photocopy)

  • notarized term of responsibility from Brazilian sponsoring organization guaranteeing payment of all hospital and medical expenses of applicant and his/her dependents while their stay in Brazil (notarized document plus 1 photocopy)

  • notarized copy of Brazilian sponsoring organization by-laws; act in which the organization's directors were nominated, and proof that it is in existence (notarized documents plus 1 photocopy)

  • notarized copy of Brazilian sponsoring organization's registration at the "Conselho de Assistência Social" or whenever applicable, certificate qualifying as an organization of public interest issued by the Brazilian Ministry of Justice (notarized document plus 1 photocopy).

  • Please note that all documents received will be relayed to the Brazilian Ministry of External Relations for approval.

• appropriate visa and legalization payments, as applicable.

The requirements are not all-inclusive. When processing a visa submission, the Consulate may request additional information/documentation.

All supporting documentation that is not originated in Brazil must be authenticated by the Consulate. Copy of Brazilian supporting documents must be notarized by a Cartório in Brazil.