VITEM VIII - Work - Volunteer
VITEM VIII - Work - Volunteer
General information
- Granted to those intending to come to Brazil to undertake activities on behalf of religious entities, charitable organisations and non-profit organisations in a voluntary capacity, unpaid and with no employment relationship;
- Allows for a stay in Brazil of up to one year;
- For a stay shorter than 90 days, a VIVIS should be applied for.
How to apply
Visa applications are processed exclusively by prior appointment through the e-Consular system. All required documentation must be submitted via the e-Consular platform for review and approval by the Consulate. Applications submitted by post will not be processed.
Once your application is submitted, it will be review by a consular officer. If there are any issues with the documentation, the applicant will be notified by email and asked to provide the necessary corrections or additional documents through the system.
After the application is approved, another email notification will be sent with instructions to schedule the date and time of your appointment at the Consulate through the e-Consular system.
Click here to learn how to request consular services.
Required documents
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Online form, filled and printed out and signed. The picture and signature must be scanned and added onto the online form. Attention: the website of the online form is SAFE! In case your browser says the website is a security threat, click here to see how to avoid it. Attention: the name of the parents of the applicant must be written in full and with all names (given, middle and surnames). |
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Passport valid for at least another six months at the date of entry in Brazil, and with two free pages. |
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Auszug aus dem Zentralstrafregister (no legalization is necessary; valid for 90 days) |
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Passport picture (ICAO standard picture – in color, white background, face must be neutral). |
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Invitation letter from the Brazilian institution - signature must be certified by a Notary in Brazil. |
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Document containing details about the workplace and type of activity the applicant will carry out - signature must be certified by a Notary in Brazil. |
| 7 | An undertaking in writing from the Brazilian institution - signature must be certified by a Notary in Brazil. |
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Certified copy of the Brazilian institution's articles of incorporation and association. |
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Certified copy of the act of appointment of the acting board of directors. |
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Certified copy of up-to-date registration with the respective National, State or Municipal Social Welfare Council. |
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Certified copy of evidence that the Brazilian institution is fully functional. |
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Proof of professional experience or qualification compatible with the work to be carried out - necessary only when the task to be performed requires special qualifications. |
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Original of the birth certificate or another document containing the names of both parents. |
Additional documents may be required, depending on the case.
Fees:
| VITEM VIII | |
| Nationality | Fee (CHF)* |
| United States | 275,50 |
| United Kingdom | 237,00 |
| Other countries | 110,50 |
*The amount already includes CHF 0.50 in bank fees.
Payment of the consular fee should preferably be made via bank transfer. For other forms of payment, click here.
The Visa Fee will not be reimbursed in case of:
(i) the Visa is denegated;
(ii) the Visa is not issued;
(iii) the applicants give up the trip.