Family Reunion Visa – Vitem XI

Publicado em 18/07/2022 01h23 Atualizado em 04/11/2024 23h28

A) General rules and Eligibility

According to Brazilian law, the following dependents may be eligible for a family reunion visa:

I - spouse or partner, without any discrimination, in accordance with the Brazilian legal system;

II - child of a Brazilian or an immigrant who is a beneficiary of a residence authorization;

III - stepson of a Brazilian or an immigrant beneficiary of a residence permit, as long as he or she is under eighteen years of age, or up to twenty-four years of age, if proven to be a student, or of any age, if proven economic dependence in relation to the petitioner;

IV - parent of a Brazilian child;

V - parent of an immigrant child with residence authorization;

VI - ascendant up to the second degree of a Brazilian or an immigrant beneficiary of a residence authorization;

VII - descendant up to the second degree of a Brazilian or an immigrant beneficiary of a residence authorization;

VIII - sibling of a Brazilian or immigrant who is a beneficiary of a residence authorization, as long as he is under eighteen years of age; or up to twenty-four years of age, if proven to be a student; or of any age, if proven economic dependence in relation to the petitioner;

IX - who has a Brazilian under his guardianship, conservatorship or guardianship.

For General Visa Information, please check here.

B) Length of stay in Brazil

Visas are issued for up to 1 (one) year, counted from the day of issue.

Within 90 (ninety) days of arrival in Brazil, bearers of family reunification visas must register with the Brazilian Immigration authorities (DPMAF) in the place where the applicant intends to take up residence. The applicant should present the copy of the visa application form, provided upon collection of the visa at the Embassy, as well as the other documents listed in the Interministerial Ordinance nº 12 of June 13, 2018.

C) Required documents

From applicant

1. Passport	Valid for no less than 6 months, with at least two blank pages. Please note that pages reserved for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes. If you have been to Brazil before, make sure to bring your used visa to our Embassy
2. One recent photo	Filipino passport-size, in color, front view, white background and taken within 6 (six) months. Low quality photos will not be accepted. Please click here for photo specifications.
3. One visa application form	Printed and signed by the passport holder. All supporting documents must be digitally attached to the online form.
4. Original NBI clearance issued within the last 90 days	In case the applicant has resided in other countries in the last 12 months, police clearance from each country duly apostilled/legalized.
5. Legible birth certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority – PSA and apostilled by the DFA	In case the applicant is not Filipino, original birth certificate duly apostilled/legalized by the competent authority in the country of origin of the document. Note: The apostille/legalization of a birth certificate is not compulsory for visa processing, but it is likely to be required upon registration in Brazil. Therefore, it is highly recommended that applicants apostille/legalize their documents before applying for a visa, as a foreigner must register within 90 days of entering Brazil.
6. (If visa applicant is a spouse of Brazilian national, or of a foreign national with temporary residence in Brazil) Original marriage certificate	If married to a Brazilian national, the marriage certificate has to have been registered at a Brazilian embassy/consulate. For information on how to register a marriage at this Embassy, please check here. If married to a foreign national, temporary resident in Brazil, the marriage certificate needs to be apostilled/legalized.

7. (For siblings and stepchildren over 18 years old) Evidence that the applicant financially supports the relative or that the applicant is supported by the relative	Bank statements proving the regular transfer of money to the relative’s account; judicial order; or any other means to prove a dependence relationship with the relative, such as payment of school tuitions or health insurance.
8. (For minors under 18 years) Signed Authorization for Brazilian Visa Issuance for Minors, signed by both parents or legal guardians (in which case legal proof of guardianship is required).	(If in the Philippines). Notarize the document and secure a Certificate of Authority for a Notarial Act (CANA) by the Executive Judge or Vice Executive Judge from the Regional Trial Court which issued the commission of the notary public. Notarization is waived if both parents come in person to the Embassy. (If in Brazil). Notarize the document at a tabelião. (If in a third country). Notarize the document at a local notary and secure an apostille/legalization. (If a Brazilian citizen or permanent resident in third countries). Alternatively, the signature may be notarized at a Brazilian consular representation.
9. (From the sponsor) Original or certified copies of the Brazilian Identification Card (RG), or Brazilian passport, or the National Migratory Registration Card (RNM; former RNE)/ foreign passport.
10. (For spouses/partners) Notarized declaration signed by both applicant and the spouse, 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.	(If in the Philippines). Notarize the document and secure a Certificate of Authority for a Notarial Act (CANA) by the Executive Judge or Vice Executive Judge from the Regional Trial Court which issued the commission of the notary public. Notarization is waived if both parents come in person to the Embassy. (If in Brazil). Notarize the document at a tabelião. (If in a third country). Notarize the document at a local notary and secure an apostille/legalization. (If a Brazilian citizen or permanent resident in third countries). Alternatively, the signature may be notarized at a Brazilian consular representation.
11. (For every other case) Notarized declaration signed by the petitioner, under penalty of perjury of law, stating that they already reside or are planning to reside in Brazil with the applicant.	(If in the Philippines). Notarize the document and secure a Certificate of Authority for a Notarial Act (CANA) by the Executive Judge or Vice Executive Judge from the Regional Trial Court which issued the commission of the notary public. Notarization is waived if both parents come in person to the Embassy. (If in Brazil). Notarize the document at a tabelião. (If in a third country). Notarize the document at a local notary and secure an apostille/legalization. (If a Brazilian citizen or permanent resident in third countries). Alternatively, the signature may be notarized at a Brazilian consular representation.

Please note

Consular officers will only receive applications from applicants who are able to comply with all the requirements presented above.
Please notice that this Embassy only accepts visa applications once the applicant has uploaded his/her photograph, signature and other documents through the online form . All documents must be scanned and digitally attached. Otherwise, it will not be possible for this Embassy to accept the visa application.
After filling out the online form, it will continue to be mandatory to present these documents for the verification of the consular authority.. Please bring the originals of these documents, plus a set of ordinary copies.
Consular officers may request additional information or documentation as deemed necessary. Personal interview may also be necessary.
Unless presented personally, the consular service will not process visas of applicants who do not reside in its consular jurisdiction, i.e., Philippines, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Guam (USA) and Northern Mariana Islands (USA).

D) Visa fees

To check the applicable visa fee, please refer to Consular fees.

The visa fee must be paid by deposit into an account maintained by this Embassy at San Agustin – H.V. Dela Costa Branch of Metrobank. Payment slips may be obtained at the Embassy and payment must be preferably made at the day which the service is requested.

E) Lodging your application

Bring the duly completed and signed application receipt and the supporting documentation to our Embassy during public hours.

Applications can be lodged in person or through a third party (relative/friend/visa agent).

This Embassy does not accept visa applications by mail.

F) Processing times

Five working days

Under no circumstances, visas will be issued on the same day.