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- For activities under an international cooperation program – copy of the international agreement, proof of professional expertise, and a letter from sponsoring organization:
- informing activities to be pursued by applicant;
- attesting its responsibility for repatriation of the applicant (and his/her family, as applicable) once the visa expires or the agreement ceases to exist, and;
- stating that the applicant will not receive any payment from a Brazilian party.
- For professorial, research, or scientific activities – a letter from the Brazilian sponsoring organization informing activities to be pursued and pecuniary conditions, whenever applicable, and a copy of
"Portaria" (Ordinance) that authorizes such research activities.
Please note that:
- 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 requires prior authorization by the
"Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico - CNPq";
- carrying out activities in indigenous areas requires prior authorization from the
"Fundação Nacional do Índio - FUNAI".
- For exchange students
- A letter from school, college or university in Brazil confirming student’s enrollment or acceptance, and informing the duration of studies;
- parents' authorization (if applicant is under 18 years old);
- proof of financial capability to pay for the stay in Brazil;
- a letter from the sponsoring Brazilian exchange student program organization, stating the student's inclusion in 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;
- copy of the Brazilian exchange student program organization bylaws, and its
Cadastro Nacional de Pessoas Jurídicas.
- For interns – a 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, attach a copy of its bylaws, official registration, and
Cadastro Nacional de Pessoas Jurídicas).
- For medical treatment
- Affidavit by the patient’s doctor recommending the treatment in Brazil;
- Presentation of one of the following documents:
- Proof of financial capability for the treatment and maintenance during stay in Brazil, or;
- Copy of a Brazilian or international health insurance valid for the treatment in Brazil;
- Is the planned stay exceeds 90 days, a recent (not over 60 days)
non-criminal record
issued by the local (applicant's place of residence)
Police Department.
Please note that all documents received will be relayed to the Brazilian Ministry of External Relations for approval.
- For technical training – a letter from employer attesting to the fact that applicant will not receive salary or payment of any kind by a Brazilian party, and a letter from the 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.
- For athletic training
- parents' authorization, if applicant is under 18 years old;
- a recent (not over 60 days) non-criminal record issued by the local Police Department, if applicant is of criminally liable age;
- copy of birth certificate;
- copy of the agreement/contract between the American and the Brazilian organizations, and;
- a 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.
- For community services and volunteering activities
- notarized copy of the identification page(s) (that must subsequently be
legalized by this Consulate)
- 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 the 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 the 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 the Brazilian sponsoring organization guaranteeing payment of all hospital and medical expenses of applicant and his/her dependents while staying 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 the 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.
- 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.
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