VITEM V - Work Visa
VITEM V - Work Visa
General information
- The VITEM V is known as a "work visa". It is required of those who intend to go to Brazil to work, with or without an employment relationship, as well as those who come to Brazil for any form of technical assistance.
- Please note that all WORK VISA applications must first be submitted to the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security by the sponsoring institution. Only after the authorization is granted and the Consulate is officially notified by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will the request be reviewed by the consular authority. We are unable to provide guidance on how the application process should be conducted within Brazil.
- To find out if your Visa authorization was sent to us, please send an e-mail to vistos.cgzurique@itamaraty.gov.br
How to apply
Visa applications are processed exclusively by prior appointment through the e-Consular system. All required documentation must be submitted via the e-Consular platform for review and approval by the Consulate. Applications submitted by post will not be processed.
Once your application is submitted, it will be review by a consular officer. If there are any issues with the documentation, the applicant will be notified by email and asked to provide the necessary corrections or additional documents through the system.
After the application is approved, another email notification will be sent with instructions to schedule the date and time of your appointment at the Consulate through the e-Consular system.
Click here to learn how to request consular services.
Required documents
| # | Type of visa | Remarks | |
| 1 | All types |
Online form, filled and printed out and signed. The picture and signature must be scanned and added onto the online form. Attention: the website of the online form is SAFE! In case your browser says the website is a security threat, click here to see how to avoid it. Attention: the name of the parents of the applicant must be written in full and with all names (given, middle and surnames). |
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| 2 | All types | Passport picture (ICAO standard picture – in color, white background, face must be neutral). | |
| 3 | All types | Auszug aus dem Zentralstrafregister (no legalization needed; valid for 90 days). | |
| 4 | All types | Passport valid for at least another six months at the date of entry in Brazil, and with two free pages. | |
| 5 | All types |
Originals of: a. Birth Certificate of the applicant; b Birth Certificate of the spouse or companion, if he or she is traveling together; in this case, the Marriage Certificate or other proof of the union must be presented as well; c. Birth Certificates of any family members also traveling together. |
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| 6 | Journalist (foreign correspondent) |
a) Document issued by the employer, containing specifically:
c) If there will be filming for commercial or publicity purposes, authorization from the National Film Agency (ANCINE); d) If any activities are to be done at areas inhabited by indigenous peoples, or areas under environmental protection, the Brazilian producer must present a declaration that the applicant will only perform said activities after obtaining approval. |
Additional documents may be required, depending on the case.
Fee
Payment of the consular fee should preferably be made via bank transfer.
| VITEM V | |
| Nationality | Fee (CHF)* |
| United States | 319,50 |
| United Kingdom (stay of up to 180 days) | 110,50 |
| United Kingdom (stay longer than 180 days) | 237,00 |
| Other countries | 110,50 |
*The amount already includes CHF 0.50 in bank fees.
The Visa Fee will not be reimbursed in case of:
(i) the Visa is denegated;
(ii) the Visa is not issued;
(iii) the applicants give up the trip.