Temporary Visas

1

Visa application form

Fill out the Visa Request Form.

Print the Visa Form Delivery Receipt (RER) and sign it in the designated box.

In case of minor applicants, both parents must sign the Visa Form Delivery Receipt (RER) in the designated box. Detailed instructions here.

Note: uploading documents such as the photograph, picture and supporting documents is mandatory

2

Valid passport

The passport must be valid for the entire period of the stay in the country, including applicant's date of departure.

Must have at least two blank pages. Please note that pages reserved for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes.

3

One (1) recent photo (ICAO standard)

A passport photo of the front face, taken against a plain off-white or white background, within the last 6 months.

4

Full Birth certificate

Original and a photocopy of the birth/or marriage certificate containing parents name is mandatory. Abbreviated certificates will not be accepted. In order to be valid in Brazil and for the registration process with the Federal Police, the certificate must be legalized under the Apostille Convention, since both Canada and Brazil are parties to that international agreement.

Find information about Apostille in Canada here.

The name of the parents must be indicated in the certificate.

Please note that in the registration process with the Federal Police, in Brazil, the applicant must present the original Canadian birth certificate already Apostilled.

If the birth certificate is not a Canadian document, it must be apostilled in the country of origin or legalized by the Brazilian Consulate responsible for the place where the document was issued.

5

Application for minors

If the applicant is under 18 years old, it is required:

a) Parental Consent Form signed by both parents or legal guardians, duly notarized by a local notary.

b) A document proving the relationship with the minor. Examples: one piece of I.D from each parent accompanied by the minor's birth certificate stating the parent's names; or parent's death certificate, when applicable; or a copy of a judicial document attesting the sole custody, when applicable.

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Additional information

The Consulate may request additional information or documentation, as deemed necessary, or can also request an interview with the applicant.

1. Temporary visas (VITEM)

CAD$ 150,00

Visitor visa (VIVIS), exceptions by reciprocity

United States (VITEM-IV)

CAD $240,00

United States (VITEM-I, VITEM-VII, VITEM-VIII)

CAD $ 375,00

United States (VITEM-II, VITEM-V, VITEM-IX, VITEM-X, VITEM-XI, VITEM-XII, VITEM-XIV)

CAD $ 435,00

United Kingdom (VITEM-IV)

CAD$ 697,50

United Kingdom (VITEM valid for more than 180 days)

CAD$ 322,50

1

Police Clearance

(Original document)

Non-fingerprint name check issued by RCMP or your local police in Canada (which must be original or have a QR Code to prove its authenticity). 

The document must have been issued within the last 3 months.

2

Terms of the applicant’s participation in the intended activity (no employment relationship)

Letter from the Brazilian education or research institution to which the applicant will be linked. The letter must be printed on official letterhead of the institution and contain the following information:

The applicant's full personal details, including job, position and function;

Description of the activities, duration, period (include start and end dates of the activities);

Details of the institution and person in charge in Brazil (full name, telephone, e-mail etc.);

Declaration confirming that there is no employment relationship between the parts.

Legal basis: which article / paragraph / item / subitem of Normative Resolution No. 27/2018 the application relates to.

Please note: the signatures on the documents listed below must be certified by a notary ("tabelião"). The signature authentication will not be necessary if the document is issued by the Brazilian government or by a public-funded (Federal or State) university or research institution.

Select the additional required documentation, according to the applicant’s specific conditions, as described below:

1)   For the purposes of research / academic extension / postdoctoral studies, if the researcher / scientist holds a scholarship from a Brazilian accredited higher education institution, from CNPq, Capes, Finep, or a private / state-sponsored Research Foundation, or from an accredited private / public Support Foundation to higher education / research institutions:

1. declaration issued by the institution responsible for financing the scholarship;
2. signed Term of Commitment.
   

2)   For research purposes, under an international agreement recognised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE):

1. international agreement, memorandum of understanding, additional protocols, or equivalent documents mentioning the applicant’s appointment; 
2. proof of compatible qualification / professional experience;
3. invitation letter addressed to the applicant, making reference to the respective international agreement, describing the activities, specifying the duration (including start and end dates), and declaring that the applicant will not be funded by a Brazilian source.

3)   For research purposes, in order to take part in projects between foreign institutions / research and development centres of foreign companies and a Brazilian company, company incubator, Scientific, Technological and Innovation Institution (ICT), Technological Innovation Centre (NIT), support foundation, technology park, technology hub, or private / public higher education and research institution:

1. copy of the Ordinance ("Portaria") of the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovation and Communications (MCTIC) which authorises the activity and the applicant’s participation, published in the Official Gazette (D.O.U.);
2. signed Term of Commitment

Please note: if the research / scientific activity is to be conducted in laboratories and in case of postdoctoral degree studies without a scholarship, these documents must also be presented.

4)   For teaching purposes, under the condition of visiting professor without employment relationship with the Brazilian higher education institution:

1. declaration confirming that the applicant will be funded by an institution in the applicant’s country of origin, under the umbrella of an interinstitutional agreement or similar instrument celebrated between the foreign and Brazilian parts.

1

Police Clearance

(Original document)

Non-fingerprint name check issued by RCMP or your local police in Canada (which must be original or have a QR Code to prove its authenticity). 

Must have been issued within the last 3 months.

2

Proof of sufficient financial means, compatible with the entire stay in Brazil

At least one of the following documents must be submitted:

-          Bank statements containing the account holder's name, current balance and transactions from the last 3 months (leading to the week that precedes the interview at the Consulate); and/or

-          International credit card statements containing the card holder's name, available credit limit and transactions from the last 3 months (leading to the week that precedes the interview at the Consulate); and/or

-          The last 3 payslips.

Electronic documents should be validated by the financial institution.

As a reference, the applicant must have approximately US$ 150.00 per day available to cover expenses.

3

Proof of financial means to cover all treatment expenses

A detailed cost estimate (medical quote) must be presented, in addition to at least one of the following documents:

Health insurance, valid in Brazil, which provides coverage for the specified treatment; or

Certificate of health services provision laid down by international agreement or any other means of reimbursement, should the treatment be provided by the Brazilian Unified Health System - SUS (e.g. social security agreements); or

Sufficient private means to cover all treatment expenses.

4

Original treatment medical referral letter or medical report

The letter must be printed on official letterhead of the health professional or healthcare unit and contain at least the following information:

a) The applicant's full personal details and the healthcare unit or medical professional's details;

b) Description of the patient's condition and proposed treatment plan;

c) Estimated duration of treatment.

1

Police Clearance

(Original document)

applicants aged over 18 years old

Non-fingerprint name check issued by RCMP or your local police in Canada (which must be original or have a QR Code to prove its authenticity). 

Must have been issued within the last 3 months.

2

Proof of sufficient financial means, compatible with the entire stay in Brazil

At least one of the following documents must be submitted:

-          Bank statements containing the account holder's name, current balance and transactions from the last 3 months (leading to the week that precedes the interview at the Consulate); and/or

-          International credit card statements containing the card holder's name, available credit limit and transactions from the last 3 months (leading to the week that precedes the interview at the Consulate); and/or

-          The last 3 payslips.

Electronic documents should be validated by the financial institution.

As a reference, the applicant must have approximately US$ 150.00 per day available to cover expenses.

Students being financially supported by their families must submit a declaration signed by the sponsors, in addition to a copy of the identification pages of their passports and recent evidence of financial capacity.

3

Original letter from the Canadian university

Applies only to higher education students.

The document must attest the student is currently enrolled in higher education.

4

Letter from the Brazilian education institution to which the student will be linked

Original letter – the signature on the letter must be certified by a notary ("tabelião") in Brazil. The signature authentication will not be necessary if the student is going to attend an undergraduate or postgraduate course at a public-funded (Federal or State) university.

The document must:

a) Be presented on institution letterhead;

b) Declare that the applicant is duly enrolled or has been accepted into the intended course;

c) Inform the name of the course, duration, period (include activities' start and end dates), and weekly course load (for regular courses and study exchanges, it must be greater than or equal to 15 hours per week);

d) Inform that the course has been fully paid (if it is not free of charge) or that the student has been awarded a scholarship / bursary / maintenance grant.

e) In the case of regular courses, include the Corporate Taxpayer Identification Number (CNPJ).

f) Inform the contact details (full name, telephone number, e-mail) of the person handling the student's admission into the Brazilian education institution.

5

Application for minors

If the applicant is under 18 years old, it is required:

a) Parental Consent Form signed by both parents or legal guardians, duly notarized by a local notary.

b) A document proving the relationship with the minor. Examples: one piece of I.D from each parent accompanied by the minor's birth certificate stating the parent's names; or parent's death certificate, when applicable; or a copy of a judicial document attesting the sole custody, when applicable.

1

Police Clearance

(Original document)

Non-fingerprint name check issued by RCMP or your local police in Canada (which must be original or have a QR Code to prove its authenticity). 

Must have been issued within the last 3 months.

2

Travel itinerary

Online bookings, airline reservations and travel agency itineraries are accepted and must show intended dates and ports of entry and exit from Brazil.

Please note:

• the original and a photocopy of the birth/or marriage certificate containing parents name is mandatory. Abbreviated certificates will not be accepted. In order to be valid in Brazil and for the registration process with the Federal Police, the certificate must be legalized at the Consular Section. Please make sure to include the legalization fee payment, with the visa application money order or certified cheque for the visa payment.
• See legalization service information and consular fees here.
• The name of the parents must be indicated in the certificate.
• Iin the registration process with the Federal Police, in Brazil, the applicant must present the original Canadian birth certificate legalized by the Embassy/Consulate.
• If the birth certificate is not a Canadian document, it must be legalized by the Brazilian Consulate responsible for the place where the document was issued. Please see information here.

1

Police Clearance

(Original document)

Non-fingerprint name check issued by RCMP or your local police in Canada (which must be original or have a QR Code to prove its authenticity). 

Must have been issued within the last 3 months.

2

Travel itinerary

Online bookings, airline reservations and travel agency itineraries are accepted and must show intended dates and ports of entry and exit from Brazil.

3

Documents from the religious institution in Brazil

-          Act of establishment (“Ata de Constituição ou Estatuto Social”) of the institution in Brazil.

-          Invitation letter from the institution in Brazil attesting eligibility of the applicant, stating length of stay, place and type of the religious work to be performed in Brazil.

-          Charter and/or bylaws of the institution in Brazil.

-          Affidavit from the institution in Brazil, signed by its legal representative, assuring lodging and financial support for the intended party and members of his/her accompanying family, and assuming full responsibility for the departure of the clergyman and his/her family from Brazil.

The signature on the letter/affidavit must be certified by a notary ("tabelião") in Brazil

4

Documents from the Applicant

-          Letter from the institution in Canada attesting eligibility of the applicant, stating length of stay, place and type of the religious work to be performed in Brazil.

-          Certificate or diploma of theological or academic religious education and school transcript of theological studies.

-          “Curriculum-Vitae” (résumé).

-          Letter “Statement of commitment” stating that the missionary will not engage in any activity in Indian areas without the proper authorization issued by FUNAI (National Indian Foundation).

5

Proof of regular immigration status in Canada

All non-Canadians must provide proof of their immigration status in Canada, such as: valid visa, admission stamp on passport, valid study permit, valid work permit, permanent resident card.

6

Proof or residence

Applicant must provide proof of residence within our jurisdiction for the past 12 months (example: copy of driver's license or a copy of the bill with the applicant's name and address.

1

Police Clearance

(Original document)

Non-fingerprint name check issued by RCMP or your local police in Canada (which must be original or have a QR Code to prove its authenticity). 

Must have been issued within the last 3 months.

2

Travel itinerary

Online bookings, airline reservations and travel agency itineraries are accepted and must show intended dates and ports of entry and exit from Brazil.

3

Invitation letter from the entity in Brazil

The invitation letter must be printed on official letterhead of the entity and contain the following information:

a) The applicant's full personal details;

b) Details of the entity and person in charge in Brazil (full name, telephone, e-mail etc.);

c) Invitation for the provision of services as a volunteer.

Please note: the signature on the invitation letter must be certified by a notary ("tabelião").

4

Certified copy of the entity's articles of incorporation and association

In Portuguese, “ato constitutivo” or “estatuto social”.

The entity must be duly registered with the competent Brazilian authority.

5

Certified copy of the act of appointment of the current board of directors

Self-explanatory.

6

Up-to-date proof of registration with the respective Social Welfare Council (“Conselho de Assistência Social”)

If applicable. Otherwise, a certificate attesting the entity's qualification as a charitable organisation (“Organização de Sociedade Civil de Interesse Público - Oscip), issued by the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security.

7

Letter from the entity in Brazil containing details about place(s) and type of activity

The document must be printed on official letterhead of the entity and contain the following information:

a) The applicant's full personal details;

b) Purpose of the trip and intended length of stay – include detailed description of the activities to be carried out by the volunteer;

c) Indication of the place(s) where the activities will be developed.

Please note: the signature on the letter must be certified by a notary ("tabelião").

8

Term of Commitment (financial)

Declaration, signed by the entity, stating that it takes full responsibility for the volunteer’s maintenance in Brazil during the entire stay, and for his/her future return to the country of origin.

Please note: the signature on the undertaking must be certified by a notary ("tabelião").

9

Term of Commitment (health)

Declaration, signed by the entity, stating that it takes full responsibility for the volunteer’s medical care / hospital expenses in Brazil during the entire stay.

Please note: the signature on the undertaking must be certified by a notary (“tabelião”).

10

Proof of professional experience or qualification compatible with the activities to be developed

Only required if the activities the volunteer will carry out demand specialised knowledge and experience (e.g. nursing, child / elderly care etc.).

Please note: the document must be legalised (get an apostille) by the competent authority in the issuing country. Documents issued in Canada are legalised/apostilled by the Canadian authorities found at https://www.international.gc.ca/gac-amc/about-a_propos/services/authentication-authentification/apostille-convention.aspx?lang=eng

If no special qualification is required, the applicant must submit his/her curriculum vitae (this document does not have to be legalised).

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Evidence that the entity in Brazil is fully and regularly operational

E.g.: certificate issued by the city Council (“Prefeitura”) in Brazil.

1

Police Clearance

(Original document)

Non-fingerprint name check issued by RCMP or your local police in Canada (which must be original or have a QR Code to prove its authenticity). 

Must have been issued within the last 3 months.

1

Police Clearance

(applicants aged over 18 years old)

Non-fingerprint name check issued by RCMP or your local police in Canada (which must be original or have a QR Code to prove its authenticity). 

Must have been issued within the last 3 months.

2

Travel itinerary

Online bookings, airline reservations and travel agency itineraries are accepted and must show intended dates and ports of entry and exit from Brazil.

3

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.

4

Original marriage certificate (in case of family reunion  by marriage)

a) If married in Brazil (regardless of spouses’ nationalities): the applicant must submit the full form marriage certificate (“certidão de casamento de inteiro teor”) issued in Brazil. Presenting the full form (“inteiro teor”) is mandatory so as to attest that the marriage was not celebrated by power of attorney.

b) If married to a Brazilian national: the marriage must be registered at a Brazilian consular authority. The applicant may submit either the consular marriage certificate or, if already transcribed in Brazil, the definitive Brazilian marriage certificate. For information regarding marriage registration at this Consulate, click here.

c) If married in Canada to a foreign national who is the beneficiary of residence permit in Brazil or who is obtaining a temporary visa (VITEM) to Brazil: full canadian marriage certificate. Please note: the document must be legalised (get an apostille) by the competent authority in the issuing country. Documents issued in Canada are legalised/apostilled by the Canadian authorities found at https://www.international.gc.ca/gac-amc/about-a_propos/services/authentication-authentification/apostille-convention.aspx?lang=eng

5

Proof of civil partnership (in case of family reunion by civil partnership)

a) In case of civil partnership in Canada: Civil partnership registration issued by the competent authority in Canada.

OR

b) In case of civil partnership in Brasil: Sentence confirming the stable union (“Sentença Declaratória de União Estável”) issued by a Brazilian Family Court (“Vara de Família”) or  Public Deed of Stable Union (“Escritura Pública Declaratória de União Estável”), drawn up in a notary (“Cartório de Notas”) in Brazil dully  registered at a Civil Registry Office (“Cartório de Registro Civil”), which will then issue the Stable Union Certificate (“Certidão de União Estável”).

In the absence of one of the documents above:

a) Declaration signed by the parts and two witnesses  attesting, under penalty of law, to the existence of the stable union.

AND

a) Proof of dependency issued by the tax authority or equivalent agency in Canada; or

b) Religious marriage certificate; or

c) Proof that one part is the legal beneficiary in his/her partner’s will; or

d) Life insurance policy in which one of the partners is the policy holder and the other is the beneficiary; or

e) Proof that both partners are listed as joint owners of a property or that both are listed as tenants in a rental/lease contract; or

f) Joint bank account; or

g) Birth certificate of the couple’s child.

6

Residence declaration (in case of family reunion by marriage or civil partership)

The document must be notarized.

7

Proof of Kinship (in case of family reunion - other family member)

Birth certificate or other official document proving the family tie.

8

Proof of financial dependency - other  family member (not necessary in case of minor children)

a) Proof of dependency issued by the tax authority or equivalent agency, or

b) financial statements or

c) legal fillings or

d) medical documents or

e) school documents

f) other

9

Full responsability affidavit by the visa sponsor

The document must be notarized.

1

Police Clearance

(Original document)

Non-fingerprint name check issued by RCMP or your local police in Canada (which must be original or have a QR Code to prove its authenticity). 

Must have been issued within the last 3 months.

2

Travel itinerary

Online bookings, airline reservations and travel agency itineraries are accepted and must show intended dates and ports of entry and exit from Brazil.

Those over fourteen and under eighteen years old, who will perform sports activities, within the scope of training conducted by a cultural center or sports entity

By the sporting entity:

a.1) registration in a federation, confederation or league of the corresponding sport;

a.2) In the case of football (soccer), document proving that the sports organization is classified in categories A and B;

a.3) proof of enrollment in the training program at the Municipal or District Council;

a.4) declaration of responsibility for the maintenance and subsistence of the immigrant athlete in Brazil, including:

1. travel expenses (round trip), stay and departure from the national territory and other charges and expenses with the immigrant;

2. medical, dental and hospital assistance;

3. enrollment in an educational establishment with guaranteed school attendance and monitoring;

4. Promotion of the adolescent's right to family and community life; and

5. guarantee of the other rights foreseen in the Brazilian legislation, especially in the Statute of the Child and Adolescent;

a.5) term of agreement with an educational institution or demonstration of its own educational structure;

b) - by the athlete:

b.1) written authorization from parents or guardians, duly authenticated; and

b.2) birth certificate, translated into Portuguese or English, by a sworn translator.

1

Police Clearance

(Original document)

Non-fingerprint name check issued by RCMP or your local police in Canada (which must be original or have a QR Code to prove its authenticity). 

Must have been issued within the last 3 months.

1

Police Clearance

(applicants aged over 18 years old)

Non-fingerprint name check issued by RCMP or your local police in Canada (which must be original or have a QR Code to prove its authenticity). 

Must have been issued within the last 3 months.

2

Travel itinerary

Online bookings, airline reservations and travel agency itineraries are accepted and must show intended dates and ports of entry and exit from Brazil.

3

Pension documentation

• Proof of retirement and ability to transfer the amount, in foreign currency, to an amount equal to or greater than US $ 2,000.00 (two thousand American dollars) to Brazil;
• or Proof of receipt of a death pension in an amount equal to or greater than US $ 2,000.00 (two thousand American dollars);
• or Proof of other regular sources of income to complement the aforementioned required amount.

4

Valid health insurance

Heath Insurance valid in Brazil.

1

Police Clearance

(applicants aged over 18 years old)

Non-fingerprint name check issued by RCMP or your local police in Canada (which must be original or have a QR Code to prove its authenticity). 

Must have been issued within the last 3 months.

2

Travel itinerary

Online bookings, airline reservations and travel agency itineraries are accepted and must show intended dates and ports of entry and exit from Brazil.

3

Documentation from employer  (Work contract)

Notarized letter from the employer in Canda, stating the applicant’s full name and functions in the organization, as well as a statement in which the employer attest that all functions of the employee can be performed remotely in Brazil.

4

Health insurance

Heath Insurance valid in Brazil.

5

Declaration

Self declaration, dully notarized (must be notarized by a registered notary with the Embassy or if legalized by another notary, must be legalized by Global Affairs), regarding the capacity to execute professional activities remotely, through the use of information and telecommunications Technologies

6

proof of income

Proof of means of subsistence, through foreign payments, in the amount of at least US$ 1.500,00 monthly, or immediate availability of funds in the amount of at least US$ 18.000,00 in bank deposit.