BUSINESS VISA – VITEM II

Who is eligible:

Ø travelers in business trips, except in case of technical assistance;

Ø media coverage or filming;

Ø flight/ship crewmembers not holding an international crew card.

Business visa holders are not allowed to engage in any activity under employment contract with a Brazilian organization/corporation.

Individuals involved in installation, service and/or repair of equipment in Brazil do not qualify for a business visa. They require a Temporary Visa V.

In order to qualify for such a visa, the applicant must not receive payment from a Brazilian source.

Requirements:

§ Visa application/Protocol Form, filled out, dated, signed and printed out by the applicant (parents must sign for minors under 18 years old) at https://scedv.serpro.gov.br by clicking here.

Attention please: When you access the above site, you may get the message: "untrusted connection". This is because the security certificate was issued by a Brazilian chain and is not recognized by most browsers. Please proceed as follow:
* If you are using Firefox browser, click on "I understand the risk" and "Add an Exception"; on the next window, wait a little bit and then click on "Confirm security exception"; you will be redirected to the visa request home page; or
* if you are using Windows Internet Explorer, click on "Continue to this website (not recommended)" and you will be redirected to the visa request home page.

YOU MUST RETURN TO THIS PAGE to complete the process and PLACE YOUR APPOINTMENT at the end of this instructions.
Note that: * You must complete the entire application online before you are able to print out the form with your individual protocol number; * The visa application/protocol form is valid for only 30 days from its issuance date. After 30 days, a new protocol number must be acquired by completing a new visa application/protocol form.

§ A valid passport showing at least six months' validity from the date of entry in Brazil, containing one blank page;

§ 1 (one) recent 2”x 2” passport-photo, front view, white background. Snapshots and computer pictures are not accepted;

§ a copy of a round-trip ticket or a booked itinerary showing travel to and from Brazil, confirming purchase of the ticket and passenger’s name, itinerary, flight number and arrival/departure dates;

§ A copy of a proof of residence within the consular jurisdiction for the past 12 months (i.e. utility bill);

§ original letter (on company’s letterhead) stating employee’s name and title, contact in Brazil, description of the job to be conducted in Brazil, assuring the employee will not perform any technical work nor will be paid in Brazil, how long the employee has been working for the company, and assuming full responsibility for the applicant while in Brazil;

§ if the applicant is self-employed, an additional letter will be required from his/her bank, containing financial references;

§ a copy of the US Alien Resident Card for foreign residents and/or a valid visa or document to return from Brazil to the US or to another country;

§ for filming or documentary it is required a special authorization from the “Secretaria para o Desenvolvimento Audiovisual” of ANCINE, to be obtained directly by a Brazilian partner;

§ the Consulate may request additional information/documentation as deemed necessary.

Consular fee

§ US$ 60.00 for the visa. Citizens from USA are exempted from the visa fee.

§ an additional absent fee of US$ 20.00 will be charged for any application not submitted in person by the applicant or by his/her immediate family.

§ US passport holders must pay a processing fee of US$140.00 in reciprocity for an identical fee paid by Brazilian citizens who apply for a Visa to the US.

Payment must be made by US Postal Money Order only (issued up to 30 days earlier), made out to "Consulate General of Brazil", and containing the applicant's name, address and phone number. ONE money order per application is required, except in cases of married couples or immediate-family groups.
No cash, personal or company checks are accepted.

LAST STEP before coming to the Consulate - APPOINTMENT: Once you have your protocol number, you must schedule an appointment for “in person visa submission” at this Consulate. Please, you MUST place ONE appointment per EACH visa application.
* NOTE: Family groups must schedule one appointment per person, including minors. If consecutive appointment times are not available, you still have to make one appointment per person on the same day, but you will submit the entire group application at the time of the earliest appointment.
Click here to create an account and schedule your appointment.

Note that:

§ The Consulate General of Brazil in Los Angeles does not process same day visas (no expedite fee!). The processing time: at least 10 working days. Please plan accordingly!

§ THE CONSULATE DOES NOT HANDLE VISAS BY MAIL!

§ HOW TO APPLY: in person only (by the applicant or by his/her immediate family or by 3rd party).

§ visas are good for multiple entries;

§ all business visa holders, regardless of nationality or the length of time that the visa is given for, may only stay in Brazil for up to 90 days. An extension may be issued by the Federal Police, yet it will not exceed 180 days.

§ the validity of the visa begins on the date of the first entry in Brazil.

§ check vaccination for information about yellow fever and anti-polio shots;

§ the legalization of documents issued in the United States must be done by a Notary Public within the jurisdiction of the Consulate. If the Notary Public is not registered at the Consulate, a Specimen of the Notary Public’s signature and stamps must be brought by applicant to the Consulate. Alternatively, the applicant may verify the Notary's signature at the County Clerk.