VITEM VII – RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES

VISA RECEIPT OF REQUEST SUBMISSION

(RER – Recibo de Entrega de Requerimento) 

• Fill out the Visa Request Form
• You MUST upload ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS listed below
• Print the Visa Receipt of Request Submission (RER) and sign it in the designated box WITH PEN (digital signatures ARE NOT accepted).
• For minor applicants, both parents must sign the RER in the designated box.

ORIGINAL PASSPORT 

• The passport must be valid for the entire period of stay, including the date of departure.
  • It must have at least two blank pages

PHOTO 

• One recent PHOTOGRAPH 5cmx5cm (2”x 2”) of applicant, following the specifications of ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) photo standards for travel documents;
• The photo must have the photographer's stamp, date, and the location where the photo was taken ON THE BACK;
• Homemade photos are not accepted;

PROOF OF STATUS IN CANADA 

• Non-Canadians must also provide proof of legal status in Canada such as:
  • a valid visa, admission stamp on the passport
  • a valid study / work permit
  • permanent resident card
• You MUST submit the ORIGINAL OR NOTARIZED copy of your proof of status document.

PROOF OF PARENTAGE 

• BIRTH CERTIFICATE with parent’s full name; OR
• GOVERNMENT-ISSUED DOCUMENT with parent’s full name on it.
• If the document is not in Portuguese, English, Spanish, or French, it must be accompanied by a certified translation.

CRIMINAL RECORD 

• RCMP Criminal Record (click here)  OR Local Police Criminal Record.
• The Criminal Record MUST have been issued within the last 3 months.

INSTITUTION REGISTRATION

• Articles of incorporation or bylaws of the calling religious institution based in Brazil

INSTITUTION LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE

• Proof of legal representation authority of the calling religious institution based in Brazil.

INSITUTTION

• Proof from the entity based in Brazil that it will provide all the necessary means for the applicant and departure from the national territory;

PROOF OF QUALIFICATION

• Ordination certificate or academic transcript or a statement from the religious institution certifying the individual for the religious activities they are assigned to in the country, or in the case of a member of a religious institute, proof of this status;

RESUME

• Curriculum Vitae

FUNAI AUTHORIZATION

(if applicable)

• If engaging in activities in indigenous areas, explicit authorization from the National Indian Foundation - Funai.

PROOF OF RESIDENCE WITHIN THE CONSULAR JURISDICTION

• Photocopy of a valid Driver’s Licence; OR
• Utility bill from current month; OR
• Bank / Credit Card statement with name, address and issue date.

OBS: The jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Brazil in Toronto is limited to the provinces of ONTARIO and MANITOBA, as well as the territory of NUNAVUT.

FEES 

• Payment must be made by MONEY ORDER or BANK DRAFT payable to "Consulate General of Brazil"
• The fee for visitor visas is CAD $150.00 with the exception of the following: 

RETURN ENVELOPE

• Canada Post prepaid envelope (registered, express or priority mail)
  • The envelope must be self-addressed (on both fields “To” and “FROM” and have a tracking number