Religious activities - VITEM VII
Religious Activities (VITEM VII)
1) ELIGIBILITY:
Clergypersons and missionaries with theological or academic religious education who intend to establish temporary residence in Brazil for religious assistance purposes.
Eligible dependents of a VITEM VII holder or applicant may apply for a Temporary Visa XI - Family Reunion.
2) TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Temporary Visas are issued for up to 1 year and the residence period is determined by the Federal Police upon registration in Brazil.
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 Card - CRMN (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.
3) REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
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VISA APPLICATION FORM: Fill out the on-line visa application form. When you open the link, press on the message "CONTINUE TO THIS WEB SITE".
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Passport (with at least 2 unused pages) |
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Certificate of Criminal Record (for applicants over 18 years) |
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Letter of invitation clearly stating the expected arrival date in Brazil |
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Original birth certificate, clearly stating parents' full names. Attention: Upon registration with the Federal Police (DPMAF) in Brazil, the foreign national must present a birth (or marriage) certificate containing parents' full names, which must be duly legalized/apostilled by the competent authority in the issuing country and subsequently translated by a sworn translator (“tradutor juramentado”) in Brazil. |
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Recent résumé |
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Ordination certificate and/or diploma and school transcripts for complete undergraduate theological studies |
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Charter and by laws of the Brazilian religious or missionary organization |
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Empowerment certificate issued to the Brazilian religious or missionary organization's head officer |
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Financial affidavit drawn at a Cartório by the Brazilian religious or missionary organization, guaranteeing the maintenance of the applicant and his/her family in Brazil and their repatriation at term |
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Notarized term of responsibility from Brazilian sponsoring organization guaranteeing payment of all hospital and medical expenses of applicant and his/her dependents while their stay in Brazil |
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The fee for the visa issuance is € 105 Payment for consular services is received through bank transfers or deposits and cash is no longer accepted. The applicant must present proof of payment at the time of attendance. The transfer must be arranged in advance and the receipt must be issued only after payment has been confirmed by the bank. Transfers will not be allowed during the service. Cell phone screenshots and receipts that show the status “in process” (v obdelavi) will not be accepted. In the field “Payment details” (namen plačila), enter the name of the applicant and the service required. Examples: John Doe – passport; José das Couves – marriage registration; Jana Vzorec – visa. The bank details for the payment of consular fees are: Name: Embassy of Brazil – Renda Consular |
Attention:
Registration with the Federal Police (DPMAF) within 90 days of arrival in Brazil. For this purpose, it is mandatory to present the VISA APPLICATION FORM (which is delivered by the Consular Section together with the passport) upon entry.
IMPORTANT: Upon registration, the foreign national must present a document containing both parents' full names (full birth or marriage certificate), which must be duly legalized/apostilled by the competent authority in the issuing country and subsequently translated by a sworn translator (“tradutor juramentado”) in Brazil.
Remember that a visa to travel to Brazil is NOT YOUR RIGHT, and the Consular Authority reserves the right to request for additional documents not mentioned above or call for an interview, at date and time specified by the Consular Authority.
General conditions are subject to change without prior notice.
Please note that processing time may be extended in times of heavy workload or due to unforeseen circumstances.