Family reunion (on the grounds of offspring) (VITEM XI)
a) General rules
- Based on the Interministerial Ordinance No. 12/2018 and specific instructions from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
b) Length & extension of stay
Validity period: up to 1 year.
Limit / expiry date until which the first entry in Brazil must take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa.
Initial period of stay: up to 1 year.
Initial period during which the individual is allowed to remain in Brazil – counted from the date of first entry in the country – that will be confirmed at the moment of residence registration with the Federal Police.
Residence period: indefinite.
Determined at the moment of residence registration with the Federal Police – indicates the effective period during which the foreigner will be allowed to reside in Brazil.
c) Visa fees
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d) Lodging the application, processing times & visa collection
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e) Required documents
Please note: the original documents listed below must be presented during the interview.
Documentation |
Comments |
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1 |
Applicant's valid passport |
Must have at least two blank pages. Please note that pages reserved for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes. |
2 |
One standard-sized passport photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm) |
The photo must be recent, with white background. |
3 |
Visa application form |
Must be filled in online (click here). Print and bring the Visa Request Form Receipt (RER) to the appointment. It is very important to fill in the parents' full names, as displayed in the applicant's birth certificate. Please note: the Consulate will only accept applications in which the required documents listed on this table have been uploaded to the form. |
4 |
Police check (applicants aged over 18 years old) |
In the UK, police checks are issued by ACRO Criminal Records Office or other accredited institutions. Police checks are valid for up to 3 months from the date of issue. Please note: if the applicant has lived in multiple countries within the last 12 months, a police check from each country of residence must be provided. They must also be duly legalised (contain an apostille) by the competent authority in the issuing country and, if necessary, translated by a certified translator. |
5 |
Original full birth certificate |
If British, present the Certified Copy of an Entry of Birth – full form. In the absence of the full birth certificate, the applicant may submit another official document that contains the parents’ full names. Please note: if the document has been issued in a country other than the United Kingdom or the British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies (Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man), click here to learn how to proceed. |
6 |
Hardcopy of the inbound ticket to Brazil |
The applicant must submit either a booking confirmation (paid ticket or e-ticket) or a booking reservation (or letter from a travel agent on the applicant's behalf), containing the complete itinerary, flight numbers and arrival / departure dates. |
7 |
Original identification document of the visa sponsor (Brazilian or foreign beneficiary of residence permit in Brazil) |
The following documents will be accepted: a) Original Brazilian ID card (RG) or Brazilian passport; b) The foreign national’s National Registry of Foreigners card (RNE), and passport. Please bring a photocopy of these identification cards as well, in addition to a photocopy of the relevant page(s) of the passports. The foreign passport copy should include the page containing the registration at the Brazilian Federal Police (if applicable). If the partner is in Brazil, certified copies of these documents are accepted. |
8 |
Both the applicant and the sponsor must sign the declaration, under penalty of perjury of law, stating that they are a couple in a factual and legitimate union, and that they already reside or are planning to reside in Brazil. Please note: the declaration must be signed in person at the Consulate General of Brazil in London, before the consular agent. Alternatively, the signature may be certified by a notary public. |