ACADEMIC, CULTURAL and SCIENTIFIC (Temporary One) visas are meant for non-Brazilian experts and authorities in particular fields of knowledge traveling to Brazil to make presentations at meetings or to engage in teaching, training, research and other specialized activities. This kind of visa can also apply to graduate or post-graduate students to pursue academic work in Brazil, and to professional or missionary trainees. Temporary one visas are furthermore appropriate for non-professional athletes under 21 years of age wishing to submit to intensive training in Brazil, volunteers and social workers.

Although allowances for travel and living costs are broadly admitted, a temporary one visa does not contemplate its holder being paid a salary from Brazilian sources.

Requirements for a temporary one visa, which differ according to the length of stay in Brazil and the activities to be engaged in while in Brazil, are as follows:

1. Passport (the actual document, not a photocopy), valid for a minimum of six months from the date of intended arrival in Brazil. Please note: this does not mean that you need to have had the passport for over 6 months when applying for a visa - you may actually apply with a brand new passport that was just recently issued. This requirement has to do with the expiration date of your passport. The passport cannot expire within 6 months of the date of your arrival in Brazil. (i.e.: if you apply for a visa in April, your travel itinerary shows arrival on June 1^st, 2006 and your passport expires on Nov 10^th, 2006, then this passport is not acceptable for visa issuance and you will need to obtain a new passport before applying for your Brazilian visa). Additionally, your passport needs to have at least one blank page available for the Brazilian visa stamp (the last pages, reserved by the US government for amendments, cannot be used for visa issuance). In order to process your visa we must retain your passport;
    

2. two filled out copies of a visa application form provided by the Consulate, depending on the length of stay in Brazil;
    

3. two recent passport-type photographs also depending on the length of stay in Brazil;
    

4. a copy of an invitation or other kind of written arrangement regarding the applicant's trip and accommodations in Brazil, issued by the Brazilian sponsoring organization;
    

5. Criminal Background Report (the original form must be legalized by the Consulate at US$20.00 per document) issued by the State Police Department with jurisdiction over the applicant's place of residence. (If you are participating in a Conference as a lecturer and staying in Brazil for less than 30 days, you will not be required to present this document);
    

6. a copy of the roundtrip ticket;
    

7. advance permits from FUNAI when wishing to visit areas inhabited by indigenous tribes or from FUNAI and CNPq when intending to engage in research in such areas, in accordance with FUNAI  Instruction  n^o 1, dated 29/Nov/95.

* Non-US citizens are additionally requested to present one of the following:
            - a US resident alien card or
            - a valid entry visa to the US.

For non-American citizens applying by mail: US$ 90.00 (US$ 60.00 consular fee + US$ 20.00 legalization of your criminal background report, if applicable + US$ 10.00 handling fee).

Visas can be extended in Brazil, thirty days before their date of expiration.

For more information, e-mail cgbos@consulatebrazil.org.

Consulate General of Brazil
Attn: Visa Department
20 Park Plaza, Suite 1420
Boston, MA 02116