Religious activities (VITEM VII)

Documentation

Comments

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 3.5 x 4.5cm size photograph

The photo must be recent, with white background.

3

Visa application form

Must be filled in online (click here). Please print and bring the Visa Request Form Receipt (RER) to the appointment.

It is very important to state the parents’ full names, as displayed in your birth/marriage certificate.

For minor children (under 18 years old), the printed RER must be signed by both parents.

Please note: the Consulate will only accept applications in which the required documents on this table have been uploaded to the form.  

4

Police check

(applicants aged 18 years old or over)

It can be obtained at any police station in the UK. Alternatively, an ACRO Certificate can be accepted.

Both certificates are only valid for 3 months after issuance.

Please note: If the applicant has lived in multiple countries within the last 12 months, a police check from each country must be provided. They must also be duly legalised by the respective Brazilian consular authority with jurisdiction over these countries, and translated by a sworn translator, if necessary.

5

Curriculum vitae

Self-explanatory

6

Original declaration of ordination (or other documents to that effect) or academic records

To certify the applicant’s religious education, being previously certified by a Notary Public in the UK or by the FCO. If issued in another country, they have to be duly legalised by the Brazilian diplomatic representation in that country.

7

Declaration signed by the applicant stating  that no activities will be conducted in native indigenous territory

Unless authorised by the Brazilian National Indian Foundation (Fundação Nacional do Índio - FUNAI).

8

Proof of residence in the UK

Utility bills, bank statements etc.

9

Certified copy of the Brazilian religious institution’s latest articles of incorporation

In Portuguese, “Ata de Constituição”.

10

Certified copy of document recognizing the legal authority of the religious order’s Principal to act on behalf of the order

In Portuguese, “comprovante de poderes de representação legal de seu dirigente”.

11

Notarised term of commitment 

Document by which the Brazilian order takes full financial responsibility for the applicant and dependants’ maintenance and departure from Brazil.

In Portuguese, “compromisso da entidade no Brasil de manutenção e saída do religioso chamado do território nacional”.

12

Consular fee payment 

Click here for information regarding visa fee values and how to pay them.