Please read carefully the Visas General Information
page before applying for any type of visa, as it contains general
information and rules that must be followed.
Eligibility
This type of visa can be issued to all persons who travel to Brazil for religious/missionary purposes.
Required Documents
1
A Passport, valid for at least 6 (six) months and containing at least 2 (two) blank visa pages.
2
Two recent individual passport size photograph (2x2 inches), in color or black and white, front view, full face, taken against a light background.
3
Two
Visa Application Forms (PDF),
duly filled-out (items 1 through 27) and signed, in the original; the Consulate will not accept forms sent by Fax.
4
Ordination certificate and/ or diploma and school transcript of religious studies; members of religious orders must present proof of their status.
5
Curriculum vitae (detailed resume of past activities).
6
As applicable, marriage, birth certificate or official dependency document for spouse/children/dependents.
7
If applicable, a signed statement from applicant pledging not to engage in any activity in indigenous areas without the proper authorization by FUNAI (National Indian Foundation).
8
Constitutive minutes/ statute/ other official document pertaining to the goals /function of the sponsoring Brazilian religious or missionary organization.
9
Financial affidavit drawn at a Cartório (Notary Public) by the Brazilian religious or missionary organization assuming responsibility for applicant’s stay in Brazil as well as for applicant’s departure.
10
Please note that all copies of Brazilian supporting documents must be notarized by a Cartório (Notary Public) in Brazil.
Resident Missionary Visas (Vitem VII) can be issued for a maximum period of one year.
Fees
1
The fee for a Resident Missionary Visas (Vitem VII) is US $70.00
(US Postal Money Order Only) for all citizens.
2
United States citizens will be charged an
additional non-refundable processing fee of US $130.00 per visa,
in reciprocity to an identical fee paid by Brazilian citizens
who apply for a Visa to the United States.
3
A
non-refundable handling fee of
US $10.00 per visa applies to visa applications
submitted by mail or by any other person other than the
applicant or an immediate family member.
4
Payments accepted in US Postal
Service money order payable to Consulate General of Brazil, or
receipt provided by the ATM machine located at the Consulate's
main lobby. The ATM only accepts cash and charges US$ 1.00 for
the service.
Download the Visa Form and begin filling it out on your computer. You may also print the form and fill it out by hand. When you are finished, just print the form and sign it.
If you cannot open this form, you must download Adobe Acrobat Reader byclicking here.
Visa inquiries: tel. 305-285-6200 (from
3 to 4pm only) - E-mail:
visa@brazilmiami.org
