GENERAL RULES
Foreign citizens travelling to Brazil as ministers or members of a religious order must have this visa, which sometimes requires specific authorisation by the Brazilian Ministry of External Relations. The form for applying for a visa may be downloaded here (pdf file).
- First entry into Brazil must be within 90 days from the date the visa is issued (It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure the application is lodged accordingly)
- Within 30 days of arrival in Brazil, bearers of a ‘Missionary Visa’ must register with the Brazilian Immigration authorities (DPMAF) and submit the second copy of the visa application form, which will have been stamped and returned to them by the Consulate General
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (original documents and one complete set of photocopies)
From the religious institution:
- Certified photocopy of the Brazilian religious institution’s latest minutes of incorporation (“ata de constituição”)
- Certified photocopy of document recognizing the legal authority of the religious order’s Principal to act on behalf of the order (“comprovante de poderes de representação legal de seu dirigente”)
- Notarised term of commitment by which the Brazilian order takes full financial responsibility for the applicant and dependants’ maintenance and exit from Brazil (“compromisso da entidade no Brasil de manutenção e saída do religioso chamado do território nacional”)
From the applicant:
- Applicant’s passport, valid for no less than 6 months (Soiled, damaged or defaced passports will not be accepted)
- Two visa application forms, duly filled and signed by the applicant
- Two passport-size photographs
- For applicants of 18 years of age or above: Certificate of Prosecution/Conviction History
- Certificate of vaccination, where necessary
- Curriculum vitae
- Marriage or full birth certificate, as applicable, duly legalised by the Consulate General (fee applicable).
- Declaration of ordainment (or other document to that effect), or academic records, to certify the applicant’s religious education, duly legalised by the Consulate General (fee applicable)
- Declaration signed by the applicant that no activities will be conducted in native indian territory, unless authorised by the Brazilian National Indian Foundation (FUNAI)
- Receipt of payment of the consular fee
