Religious Activities Visa (VITEM VII)

Documentation

Comments

1

Applicant’s valid passport

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

2

One 3 x 4 cm size photograph

The photo must be recent, with white background.

3

Visa application form

Must be filled in online (click here). Please print and bring the Visa Request Form Receipt (RER) to the appointment.

It is very important to state the parents’ full names, as displayed in your birth/marriage certificate.

For minor children (under 18 years old), the printed RER must be signed by both parents.

Please note: the Consulate will only accept applications in which the required documents on this table have been uploaded to the form.

4

Police check

(applicants aged 18 years old or over)

In the Türkiye, police checks are issued by Ministry of Justice. You may obtain o police check by accessing the "E-devlet" system.

Police checks are valid for up to 3 months from the date of issue.

Please note: if the applicant has lived in multiple countries within the last 12 months, a police check from each country of residence must be provided. They must also be duly legalised (contain an apostille) by the competent authority in the issuing country and, if necessary, translated by a certified translator. Both certificates are only valid for 3 months after issuance.

5

Curriculum vitae

Self-explanatory

6

Original declaration of ordination (or other documents to that effect) or academic records

To certify the applicant’s religious education, being previously certified by a Notary Public in Türkiye. If issued in another country, they must be apostilled or duly legalised by the Brazilian diplomatic representation in that country.

7

Declaration signed by the applicant stating that no activities will be conducted in native indigenous territory

Unless authorised by the Brazilian National Indian Foundation (FUNAI).

8

Proof of residence in Türkiye

Utility bills, bank statements etc.

9

Certified copy of the Brazilian religious institution’s latest articles of incorporation

In Portuguese, “Ata de Constituição.”

10

Certified copy of document recognizing the legal authority of the religious order’s Principal to act on behalf of the order

In Portuguese, “comprovante de poderes de representação legal de seu dirigente.”

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Notarised term of commitment

Document by which the Brazilian order takes full financial responsibility for the applicant and dependants’ maintenance and departure from Brazil.

In Portuguese, “compromisso da entidade no Brasil de manutenção e saída do religioso chamado do território nacional.”

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Consular fee payment

Click here for information regarding visa fee values and how to pay them.

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Additional documents may be required.