VITEM XI - Family reunion

Eligibility

• Foreign citizens that wish to establish temporary residence in Brazil, as follows.
  
  • Married to a Brazilian national resident in Brazil or a foreigner with a residence permit issued in Brazil (RNM);
  • Please note: marriages or common-law marriages ("união estável") celebrated by Power of Attorney are NOT eligible for a Family Reunion visa.
  • Child/grandchild of a Brazilian national resident in Brazil or a foreigner with a residence permit in Brazil (RNM);
  • Parent/grandparent of a Brazilian national resident in Brazil or a foreigner with a residence permit in Brazil (RNM);
  • Sibling, under 18 years old, of a Brazilian national resident in Brazil or a foreigner with a residence permit in Brazil (RNM);
  • Siblings above 18 years old may still apply for the visa, as long as they are economically dependent of the caller;
  • Tutor/guardian of a Brazilian national resident in Brazil.
• The declaration of residence signed by the Brazilian relative (caller) is mandatory and the false declaration is a criminal offence.

Terms and Conditions

• Based on Interministerial Ordinance No. 12/2018.
• The holder of the visa may perform remunerated activities while in Brazil.
• Temporary Visas are issued for up to 1 year and the initial residence period is determined by Federal Police upon registration in Brazil, up to 1 year.
• Those granted with a residence permit for more than 1 year may continue to enter Brazil throughout their temporary residence period with a valid passport and a Brazilian National Migratory Registration - RMN (previously, National Foreign Registration - RNE).
• Holders of any Temporary Visa must register with the Federal Police in Brazil within 90 days from first arrival in the country. Applicants will receive a Visa Application Form from the Embassy upon the issuance of the visa, which must be presented for such registration.

Required Documents

• Filled-out Online Visa Application Form
  • Click "SEND" to receive your processing number and receipt;
  • Print the receipt;
  • Attach one PASSPORT SIZE color photograph over white background. Snapshots and computer pictures are not accepted;
  • SIGN the receipt and deliver it to the Consular Section together with all other required documents (no walk-in basis; lodgement by mail or under appointment for in-person lodgement).

• Passport with a minimum remaining validity of six months prior to its expiration date, and with at least 2 blank visa pages available for the visa stamp - excluding the pages reserved for Amendments and Endorsements;
• Certificate of non-criminal conviction issued within the past 90 days by the Australian Federal Police (National police Certificate), for those above 18 years old, and for every country the applicant has lived for the past 5 years.
  • If the certificate is not issued by the Australian Federal Police it must be certified by the Brazilian Embassy or Consulate in the country of origin, except for those issued in countries signatory to the Hague Apostille Convention, that must be certified with an apostille by local competent authorities.
• Flight itinerary, clearly stating the expected arrival date in Brazil;
• Proof of relationship with the caller (Brazilian national or holder of the Temporary Visa):
• Original marriage certificate for husband/wife/partners. If married to a Brazilian national, the certificate must have been issued in Brazil or by one of its diplomatic missions; OR
• Full version birth certificate for the children, grandchildren, siblings, parents or grandparents. If the certificate was issued outside Australia, they must be duly legalized by the Brazilian diplomatic representation in the issuing country; OR
• Tutorship/guardianship document.
• Caller's original passport, valid brazilian identity card or RNM/RNE card;
• Note: if the caller is already in Brazil, certified copies of these documents are accepted.
• Written statement, from the caller, that he/she lives or is about to live in Brazil;
• Brazilian nationals and foreigners with a valid RNM/RNE card may present and sign such statement at a Brazilian notary or at the Embassy; for all others the document must be certified by a Notary Public in Australia;
• Copy of birth certificate, clearly stating parents' full names, if presenting a marriage certificate that does not bear such information.

Visa Fees

 Check here.

 HOW TO PAY:

BY POST: Australian Post Money Order or Bank Cheque (personal/company cheques are not accepted), made out to EMBASSY OF BRAZIL.

NO Auspost (online service) delivered Money Order will be accepted.

IN PERSON: Money order as above or EFTPOS (debit or credit - VISA/MASTERCARD).

How to Apply

Visas are usually processed in 2 weeks. Please note that processing time may be extended in times of heavy workload or due to unforeseen circumstances.

A) Visa by post 

Applicants should send all required documentation and payment of fee as stated above plus a self-addressed, pre-paid, registered envelope of suitable size to the Embassy of Brazil in Canberra (see address below). Updated information on post charges is available at Australia Post offices. DO NOT SEND CASH, either for fees or for postage. The Embassy of Brazil does not provide express or priority services.

B) Visa in Person (booking required)

Applicants should bring to the Embassy of Brazil in Canberra (see address below) all required documentation and the payment of fee as stated above. Once ready, you may pick it up in person or you may include a self-addressed, pre-paid, registered envelope of suitable size.  DO NOT BRING CASH, either for fees or for postage. The processing times for Visa applications lodged in person will be the same as stated above. The Embassy of Brazil does not provide expedited or priority services (book an appointment).

ADDRESS:

EMBASSY OF BRAZIL

c/o Consular Section

19 FORSTER CRESCENT - YARRALUMLA, ACT 2600

Remarks

• Please note that issuing or denying a visa is a sovereign act of Governments. It is a prerogative applied by every country and strengthened by international practice.
• The requirements are not all-inclusive. When processing a visa submission, the Embassy may request additional information/documentation.
• A visa shall be denied to any foreign citizen who, when submitting his/her application, behaves in an aggressive, insulting or disrespectful way.
• General conditions are subject to change without prior notice.

In case of doubts, please write to consular.camberra@itamaraty.gov.br