VITEM VII - Religious Activities

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The VITEM VII visa may be granted to a priest, pastor, medium, monk, nun, missionary, or other type of religious worker or professional whose purpose in Brazil is to preach, evangelize, speak as a religious authority, care for others’ spiritual needs, manage or help manage a religious institution, church, mosque, terreiro, synagogue, religious site, spiritual center, etc.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Passport (valid and signed with at least two blank Visa pages)
• Proof of residence in the U.S. (visa or Green Card), for non-U.S. citizens
• Visa Application Form Receipt (printed and signed)
• Passport-style photo (2’’x2’’)
• U.S. Postal Service Money Order (see Visa Fees page)
• Birth Certificate (original and one copy)
• FBI Background Check (issued within the past 60 days)
  • Minors (younger than 18 years of age at time of application) are exempt from this requirement. See Visa Requirements for Minors page.
• Notarized copy of “Act of Establishment” of the religious institution in Brazil
• Notarized letter of invitation from the religious institution in Brazil, signed by its legal representative, assuring lodging and financial support for the intended party and members of his/her accompanying family, and assuming full responsibility for the departure of the clergyman and his/her family from Brazil
• Notarized letter from the Church in the United States attesting eligibility of the applicant, stating length of stay, place and type of work that will be performed in Brazil
• Notarized certificate of theological or academic religious education indicating assignments as clergyman
• Curriculum vitae
• Notarized and signed “statement of commitment” stating that the applicant will not engage in any activity within indigenous areas without the proper authorization from FUNAI (National Indian Foundation)
• Proof of vaccination for COVID-19 with immunizations approved by the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) or by the World Health Organization (WHO) or by the authorities of the country where the traveler has been immunized, whose last dose or single dose has occurred at least fourteen days before the date of boarding.

******The Consulate may request additional documentation******

For additional information please write to visa.houston@itamaraty.gov.br