Scientific Research or visiting Professor

• Original passport valid for at least six months, signed in designated place with at least 1 blank page
• One (1) completed online application form: Print receipt and sign inside the appropriate box in blue or black ink only
• Two (2) recent colour photo (scanned photos not acceptable) Photo should be 2″ x 2″ with a white or light coloured background, neutral expression with mouth closed and no hats or sunglasses .
• Photocopy of round trip ticket to Brazil, OR a copy of itinerary on a Travel Agents company letterhead.For cruises; a copy of the cruise itinerary with the name of the ship and dates of arrival and departure.
• Police clearance certificate: Issued by the RCMP or local police within the last 6 months.
• Original Invitation letter: The invite must be issued from a Brazilian company, University or Laboratory. In the case of a private institution the signature will have to be certified by a notary, in the case of a Federal institution its seal is mandatory. Must state the candidate’s name, nature and length of stay and that the researcher/professor will not be paid a salary from Brazil and that there will be no labour contract in Brazil.
• Copy of authorization: From the Ministry of Science and Technology of Brazil OR The National Foundation of Indians in the case of scientific expedition or to work on indigenous sites.
• Service request form (SOF): This is EmbassyLink’s Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents.