Family reunion visa
FAMILY REUNION VISA
A family reunion visa (VITEM XI) might be granted to applicants who are related to Brazilian citizens or to foreigners who have a residence authorization to Brazil. This type of visa may be issued to: wife; husband; common-law partner; underage children and stepchildren; parents. The family reunion visa has a maximum validity of one year. Within 90 days of entry in Brazil, the family member must apply for an authorization of residence at the Federal Police and submit a copy of the visa application form provided by the Consulate.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Electronic visa application form available here;
- Visa Request Form Receipt (RER), obtained at the end of the electronic visa application form. The receipt must be printed, signed (by the applicant or by both parents, in case of minors) and a photograph must be attached at the appropriate field;
- Valid passport with at least two blank pages;
- Criminal record (issued by the applicant’s country of nationality);
- Document that proves the family relation with the Brazilian citizen or foreigner with a residence authorization to live in Brazil (birth, marriage or stable union notary certificate, depending on the case);
- Identity document of the Brazilian citizen or foreigner with a residence authorization to live in Brazil;
- In the case of common-law marriage: union and cohabitation declaration (signed by both spouses stating, under legal penalty, that they live together as a couple in a factual and legitimate union);
- Residence declaration (signed by the Brazilian citizen or foreigner with a residence authorization to live in Brazil, stating, under legal penalty, that they already reside or are planning to reside in Brazil);
- (MINORS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE) Form of Authorization to Grant a Visa to a Foreign Minor;
- Additional documents might be required, depending on the type of family relation;
- Visa fee payment receipt of USD 100.
Visa fees are non-refundable.
Payments must be deposited in US dollars in the following account:
VAKIFBANK
Branch (Şube): Elmadag Istanbul Şubesi
Account (Hesap) in USD: Brezilya İstanbul Başkonsolosluğu
IBAN: TR65 0001 5001 5804 8023 0478 32
Swift code: TVBATR2A
Description: applicant's name and surname / service requested.
BOOKING APPOINTMENT
Once you have all the required documents, book your appointment using the e-consular portal: https://ec-istambul.itamaraty.gov.br/
After the documents are reviewed and validated, you will be able to book an appointment.