RESEARCH VISA

INCLUDE ALL ITEMS BELOW FOR YOUR BRAZIL VISA

Passport

Be valid for the next six months, Have at least two consecutive
blank visa pages

Photographs (2)

Brazil Application Form

The Consulate of Brazil requires a visa application completed
online, found at: https://formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br/sci/pages/web/pacomPasesWebInicial.jsf

Click the drop down in the top right to access the English language page and then
click the link for Visa

Proof of Residency

You must provide a proof of your current address of residency. The document must either be a copy of your
driver’s license, a government ID or a utility bill. The document must: Display your name as it appears on your passport

Display the current residence address as provided on your visa application

Invitation Letter

You must obtain an original official letter of invitation from
your sponsor. The organization you will be visiting is responsible for
obtaining the invitation. This

letter must:

Describe the activities to be pursued

Specify the length of stay

Provide details of pecuniary conditions

Be printed on your sponsoring organization’s official
letterhead

Proof of Travel Arrangements

You must provide proof of travel
arrangements for the duration of your trip.

Details of your intended arrangements must:

Include a copy of an itinerary or e-ticket that displays your
round trip travel and entry and exit dates for your destination

Show the traveler’s full name (as printed in his or her passport

Birth Certificate

You must provide a photocopy of your birth certificate showing
both of your parents’ full names, date of birth and nationality

FBI Clearance

You must provide an FBI Clearance. The
Clearance must Be issued within the last three months

List the applicant’s full name, address, and the last four digits
of their social security number

Certify absence of criminal record

Be legalized by the Consulate of Brazil

You should obtain your FBI clearance from a reliable provider.
We recommend National Background Check, Inc., www.nationalbackgroundcheck.com, (877)
932-2435

Proof of Sufficient Funds

You must provide proof that you possess sufficient funds. Your
financial details must provide the following:

Original or notarized bank statements; or a letter from the
sponsoring institution assuring grant, scholarship, or allowance

Evidence of at least R$ 2,000 (two thousand reals) per month for
length of stay in Brazil

Supplementary Documents (If you are traveling to Brazil for the collection of biological
and mineral materials, then you must provide prior authorization from the
Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientifico e Tecnologico-CNPq and/or by
the Fundacao Nacional do Indio- FUNAI. For professors, scientists, and researchers
engaged in a scientific and technical cooperation program, your Brazilian host
must obtain prior authorization from CNPq and MCT (Ministerio da Ciencia e
Technologia)