Brazil Technical Assistance Visa

This is a single-entry visa that allows visitors to provide technical assistance services to a company based in Brazil. Technical Assistance Visas are subject to prior approval by the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security. The process must be initiated in Brazil, by the sponsoring company (on behalf of the applicant).

The government fee is $290 and our service fee is $500 (our fee includes return shipping using FedEx or USPS Express Mail).

Processing time is 4 weeks.  

Applicant must provide the following:

1 - Scanned color copy of your passport’s information page in JPEG format. Make sure the passport does not expire within 6 months prior to entry to Brazil.

2 - Digital Photo. Please take this photo against a plain white background using a modern camera-phone device according to the instructions listed below under “How to take a good passport photo” and email it to admin@visasupply.com.  

3 – Driver’s License. Notarized photocopy (front and back, and in color).

4 – Birth Certificate. Photocopy will be accepted.  

5 - Criminal Background Report. Must be issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation within the past 90 days and show no criminal record.

6 - Flight Itinerary. This is a document issued by the airline or travel website (like Expedia) that shows arrival and departure from Brazil. Visa Supply has access to flights through our computerized network system – just let us know if you need help with a reservation. We charge a $100 service fee to book an airline ticket.

7 - Invitation Letter. This letter should be written by a company in Brazil (on their company letterhead) that explains the relationship to the applicant and reason for the visit. Please make sure the letter of the invitation from Brazilian Company has the CNPJ (National Registry of Legal Entities) number indicated in the letter. See NOTE below

8 – Employer Letter. Must be the original document and written on company letterhead and signed by a member of senior management with the following information: Applicant’s job title and job description; purpose of the applicant’s trip and description of their intended activities during the trip.

9 – Intake Form. Please fill out the intake form below.

Brazil Technical Assistance Visa Intake Form 

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NOTE:

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR EMERGENCY AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER WORK VISAS

If the applicant will be applying for an emergency work visa under RN 61/04 Art. 7º:

Letter from the sponsoring company in Brazil, on their letterhead stationery and signed by a senior manager stating the following information:

• Name, CNPJ, address and nature of business of the Brazilian company;
• Senior manager’s name, title and capacity to act on behalf of the Brazilian sponsoring company;
• Name(s) of person(s) to be contacted in Brazil in case the Consulate needs additional information, their phone number(s) and function at the Brazilian company;
• Detailed information concerning necessary repairs in the Brazilian company’s unit;
• Explanation of why the repairs in the Brazilian company’s unit are an emergency;
• Full name, passport number and profession of the applicant;
• Expected travel dates of trip to Brazil;
• Responsibility of the Brazilian company for applicant's stay in Brazil and his/her return to the country of origin;

Letters MUST HAVE ALL of the above-mentioned information. Letters missing any of the required information may NOT be accepted and therefore visa application may be rejected.

Please have the Brazilian Sponsoring Company send a copy of the letter to the Visa Department email through the Brazilian company’s corporate email. List on the subject “Emergency Work Visa”, name of the company and name of the applicant(s).

If the applicant will be applying for a technical assistance and technology transfer work visa under RN 100/2013:

Copy of Brazilian company's registration with the “Cadastro Nacional de Pessoas Jurídicas” (CNPJ).

Original Notarized Letter from the sponsoring company in Brazil, on their letterhead stationery and signed by a senior manager (original signature acknowledged by a “Cartório”) stating the following information:

• Name, CNPJ, address and nature of business of the Brazilian company;
• Senior manager of Brazilian company’s name, title and capacity to act on behalf of the Brazilian sponsoring company;
• Name(s) of person(s) to be contacted in Brazil in case the Consulate needs additional information, their phone number(s) and function at the Brazilian company;
• Detailed information concerning services to be rendered to the Brazilian company;
• Name and address of the company in the US contracted by the Brazilian company to provide technical services.
• Name, phone number and email of manager of the company in the US in case additional information is deemed necessary;
• Full name, nationality, passport number, profession and brief description of the qualification (education and experience) of the applicant;
• Expected travel dates of trip to Brazil;
• Responsibility of the Brazilian company for applicant's stay in Brazil and his/her return to the country of origin;

The letter from the Brazilian sponsor MUST HAVE ALL of the above-mentioned information. Letters missing any of the required information and/or without original signature WILL NOT be accepted and therefore visa application WILL NOT be accepted.

The Consulate may request documented proof that the company in the US is formally registered with local authorities;

Please note that THE CONSULATE MAY REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTATION AS DEEMED NECESSARY.

Additional Note: 

For foreign crew intending to shoot films, commercials, or TV programs in Brazil:

Permission from ANCINE - It is mandatory that the foreign crew intending to shoot films, commercials, or TV programs in Brazil first establish a partnership with a Brazilian production company that is registered with the Brazilian National Film Agency (ANCINE). The Brazilian production company will be responsible for obtaining permission for the filming and for all matters and issues concerning it.

PLEASE NOTE: ANCINE will directly inform the Consulate General about the permission it has obtained for filming in Brazil.

Sample of scanned passport and photo:

How to take a good passport photo:

- Get a friend to take your photo.

- Make sure the lens is clean on your device.

- Use a plain background, white, light gray, or off-white.

- Don’t crop your photo – include your face, shoulders and upper body.

- Keep your hair away from your face and brushed down.

- Make sure there are no shadows on your face or behind you. 

Please email the documents above to admin@visasupply.com

After initial review of the documents by email, they will be shipped by FedEx, UPS, or USPS Express Mail to the address listed below:

Visa Supply LLC
333 Sandy Springs Cir.
Suite 109
Atlanta, GA 30328