- TEMPORARY VISA VII
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MISSIONARIES
Due
to the high number of applications received, the Consulate-General does
not confirm the receipt of documents neither checks the status of any
process over the phone or email.
If you have a question regarding how to apply
for a visa, paying and mailing your application and how to check the
status of your application, visit our Frequently
Asked Questions page.
- For religious/ missionary purposes.
- The requirements listed are not all-inclusive. When processing a visa application, the Consulate has the right to request additional information/documentation, if necessary.
REQUIREMENTS:
Original passport
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Valid for at least six months. Passports expiring in less than six month will be
automatically returned.
- Signed on the designated space.
- With at least one empty page to issue the visa.
- As with any official Government document, your passport must be in good and acceptable conditions.
Damaged passports will not be acceptable and will be returned to the applicant.
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Copies are not accepted. Without the original passport, the application cannot be processed and will be returned to the sender.
The visa form delivery receipt, which has the protocol page (with bar code),must be printed and signed, and presented at the Consulate along with the necessary documentation listed here.
YOU MUST ALSO CHECK THE VISA STATUS ON THIS WEBSITE https://scedv.serpro.gov.br (click on check visa).
*If
you try to acess the online application form and you receive a security
warning, please be advised that the website you are redirected to is a
secure website. The security certificate is issued by the Brazilian
governmental company responsible for the software used by the Brazilian
Government. You can just click OK or continue to this website to acess
the visa online forms.
One (1) recent photo size 2x2" inches:
- White background, front face.
- Scanned pictures not accepted.
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Flight ticket/cruise
itinerary is highly
recommended.
Please note that a complete itinerary allow us to advise you about your
legal stay in Brazil.
Police clearance certificate from the RCMP or local police, issued within the last 3 (three) months.
Ordination certificate and/or diploma and school transcripts for complete undergraduate theological studies (notarized document).
Recent résumé;
Marriage certificate, birth certificate, or other official document for spouse/children/dependents and other immediate family members, if applicable;
Proof of residence in the consular jurisdiction;
Signed and notarized statement of commitment that the applicant will not engage in any activity in Indian areas without the proper authorization by FUNAI - National Indian Foundation (notarized document);
Powers of legal representation certificate issued to the Brazilian religious or missionary organization's head officer;
Charter and bylaws of the Brazilian religious or missionary organization;
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;
FEE:
- CAD$87.50
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American passports holders: there is an extra
administrative fee CAD$187.50 applied in reciprocity for similar fee
charged by U.S. authorities.
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Handling fee for applications sent
by mail or third party (refer
below): CAD$25.00
APPLICATION BY MAIL:
- Add CAD$25.00 for handling, per person, if application is submitted through a third party or by mail.
- If
you submit your application by mail, please note that you have to
provide a Canada Post (Xpresspost or Priority Courier) return envelope, prepaid and self-addressed. The use of any other express courier companies will not be accepted under any circumstances.
- Make
sure you have both tracking numbers for your own control. Due to the
large number of documents received everyday, the Consulate is unable to
verify the arrival of any application.
- The Consulate General is not responsible for delayed, lost, damaged or stolen mail.
- All
applications are analyzed individually. When submitting multiples
applications, please prepare each set of documents separately for each
applicant. All applications may be send and returned in the same
envelope.
FORMS OF PAYMENT:
- Money order or certified cheque only.
- Payable to the order of the “Consulate General of Brazil in Vancouver“.
- The Consulate does not accept payments in cash, personal cheques or credit cards.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR TRAVELLERS UNDER 18 YEARS-OLD:
Simple letter (does not need to be notarized) from both parents authorizing the minor to apply for a Brazilian visa.
- Copy of the child birth certificate with the parents' name on it.
If the birth certificate does not include the parents' name, a new one
must be requested with the Vital Statistics office in your Province.
NOTE:
- When applicable, the Consulate General reserves the right to interview the candidate for a visa.
- Visa requirements and fees are subject to change without notice.
- The Brazilian Consulate General is not responsible for delayed, lost or stolen mail.
- Documents submitted will be kept on file. Please provide us with photocopies.
IMMUNIZATION:
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Click here for a list of the countries that do require yellow fever immunization. For more information, visit the World Health Organization website.
- Yellow
fever vaccination is highly recommended if the applicant's destination
in Brazil includes any of the following States: Acre, Amapá, Amazonas,
Bahia, Espírito Santo, Federal District, Goiás, Maranhão, Mato Grosso,
Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Pará, Piauí, Rio Grande do Sul,
Rondônia, Roraima, São Paulo, Santa Catarina, and Tocantins.
Children between the ages of 3 months and 6 years: certificate of vaccination against Polio.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
OTHER TYPES OF VISAS: