All-Visas
VITEM I — Researcher / Visiting Professor
talent · Brazil
Temporary visa under RN CNIg nº 20/2017 (no employment relationship) or RN nº 24/2017 (with employment with a Brazilian institution). Required documents include the institutional invitation/contract and academic credentials (typically doctorate). With an employment link, the Brazilian institution must obtain prior MJ residence authorization. Stays > 90 days require this visa.
- Minimum stay / validity
- Up to 2–4 yrs (matches appointment)
- Processing time
- 30–60 days
- Official source
- https://portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br/pt/normas/resolucoes-normativas-1
Requirements & criteria
- [Mandatory] No criminal record
- [Mandatory] Hosting Brazilian institution (university/CNPq body)
- [Mandatory] Doctorate (researcher/visiting professor)