VITEM I-Temporary Visa I-Cultural, Students, Volunteers Visa

Visa Application Form

Click here to fill the Visa Application form.  Once filled out and submitted, your online application form will be valid for thirty (30) days. After this period your online form will no longer be valid and it will be necessary to complete a new one.

Instructions:

*Select your preferred language for the online form (by clicking at the country's flag) Click “Visa” (if the English flag was selected)

*Read the instructions

*Fill out the form as accurately and completely as possible and click “Submit” to receive your application number and receipt

*Print the Visa Form Delivery Receipt (Recibo de Entrega de Requerimento)

*Attach one passport sized photo (3.5 x 4.5cm), according to the photo requirements (do not staple it to the form)

*Sign the receipt in the appropriate place and on the very bottom of the receipt provide us with an email address and phone number for further instructions

*Either photocopy the receipt or write down the application number (número de protocolo) and the Code for Recovery of Application and keep in a safe place (it can be used to check at which stage your application is at);

* Lodge your visa application on the e-consular website, by requesting a visa service appointment;

*Wait for the Embassy's validations of your e-consular request and follow the instructions given by the e-consular system to send the documentation to the Embassy of Brazil.

Required Documents:

a. "Recibo de Entrega de Requerimento" (RER) duly signed (as per instructions above).

b. A Passport, valid for at least 6 (six) months and containing at least 4 (four) blank visa pages;

c. Photocopy of round trip ticket to Brazil or ticket in transit, with flight numbers, dates and itinerary. Instead of a ticket, the Embassy will also accept a signed letter from the carrier or travel agent, on company letterhead, with the name of the vessel (in case of ships), itinerary, dates of arrival in and departure from Brazil;

d. Proof of residence within NZ or within our consular jurisdiction (Kiribati, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu)* ­ in the form of a phone bill, power bill, bank statement, or a valid New Zealand Residency Visa;

1) For scientists, professors, researchers or professionals who be receiving financial payment pro labore:

 a) Invitation letter to attend the conference, seminar or congress, declaring that the applicant will be receiving payment pro labore

2) For scientists, professors, researchers or visiting professors participating in a technical/scientific cooperation programme:

 a) When the activities do not involve the collection of biological and/or mineral material, the applicant must present a copy of an authorisation from the Ministry of Science and Technology published in the Official Gazette of the Union, authorising the applicant’s participation and intended activities, as well as a Declaration of Commitment;

 b) When the applicant is to undertake research that is sponsored by institutions such as CNPq, CAPES, FINEP, or the Fundações Estaduais, Estaduais or Municipais de Amparo à Pesquisa, or will be receiving a scholarship from a Brazilian Federal or State University (or Research Institute), the Embassy will accept an invitation letter from the Brazilian institution or agency that is to provide financial support, in place of the requirements of section A above, as well as a "Termo de Compromisso" duly signed by the applicant (Declaration of Commitment);

 c) When the activities do involve collection of biological and/or mineral material, the applicant must present a copy of the act of the Conselho de Gestão do Patrimônio Genético published in the Official Gazette of the Union, as well as a Declaration of Commitment;

 d) When the activities involve indigenous areas, the applicant must present an authorisation from the National Foundation of the Indian;

3) For amateur athletes under 21 years of age:

 a) Proof that the inviting entity in Brazil is in business, is functioning and satisfies the technical requirements, issued from the appropriate governmental organisation;

 b) Proof of the entity’s registration with the Regional Council of Children and Young Persons’ Rights;

 c) Proof of registration of the training programme with the Regional Council of Children and Young Persons’ Rights;

 d) Contract between the athlete’s team/club and the Brazilian institution where the training will be taking place, that confirms a placing for the athlete; outlines the maintenance conditions and financial responsibilities; guarantees the applicant’s right according to legislation; guarantees medical, orthodontic and hospitalisation assistance; guarantees the applicant’s place in an educational institution and promising the applicants` attendance at the school; that promotes interaction with the young community and the co-­living with a host family;

 e) Notarised authorisation from both of the parents or legal guardians, if the applicant is under 18 years of age;

 f) Original Police Clearance certificate issued in the last 90 days, if the applicant is over 18 years of age;

 g) Applicant’s birth certificate, apostilled by the DIA. If the birth certificate is not from NZ, then it must receive an apostille or be legalised by the Brazilian Embassy/Consulate which has jurisdiction over the country of issue (and translated to either English or Portuguese).

4) For technicians, service providers, volunteers, specialists, scientists and researchers under the umbrella of an international cooperation programme:

 a) Original copy of the cooperation Act, as well as a memorandum of understanding, additional protocol, or equivalent document that confirms the arrival of the applicant;

 b) Proof of the applicant’s professional skills, and that they are consistent with the job to be performed in Brazil;

 c) Declaration of Commitment that guarantees the repatriation of the applicant and their family, if necessary, once the visa expires;

 d) Invitation letter, outlining the conditions of the trip, the activities to be performed, the intended period of stay;

 e) Declaration that the applicant will not receive financial compensation by a Brazilian entity:

Please note: All volunteer visa applications must be sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Brazil for analysis. Once the Embassy receives an authorisation, the applicant may present their passport and visa fee.

5) For technicians obtaining technical training:

 a) Letter from employer certifying that applicant will not receive salary or payment of any kind from a Brazilian entity;

 b) Letter from the Brazilian company describing the nature of training to be provided;

 c) Declaration attesting to the fact that the company will be held responsible for the applicant while in Brazil.

6) For cultural exchange students:

 a) Original copy of the “Cadastro Nacional de Pessoas Jurídicas – CNPJ”;

 b) Original copy of the act of establishment of the Brazilian institution;

 c) Declaration from the exchange institution confirming that the applicant has a place in the programme;

 d) A notarized letter from the school/institution in Brazil confirming the enrolment or acceptance of the student and informing time length of studies, disciplines, location (full address of the hosting institution) and name of its directors;

 e) Proof of financial means to support their stay in Brazil

 f) Notarised authorization from both parents or legal guardians (if applicant is under 18 years old);

 g) Address/names/qualifications of responsible parties in Brazil (a notarized letter assuming total responsibility).

7) To receive medical treatment:

 a) Medical recommendation to receive the treatment;

 b) An estimate of the costs of the treatment;

 c) Declaration from the doctor responsible and from the hospital/clinic confirming that the treatment will not be a cost to the Brazilian health system;

 d) Proof that the applicant fulfils one of the following requirements:

     i) that the applicant is capable of paying for the treatment and sustaining themselves throughout their stay;

     ii) has valid health insurance, that offers cover for the treatment

 Please note: All medical treatment visa applications must be sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Brazil for analysis. Once the Embassy receives an authorisation, the applicant may present their passport and visa fee.

8) Applicants traveling to Brazil to perform voluntary work to charitable or religious entities, without a work contract or employment relationship with the Brazilian­-based entity­/corporation

 a) A letter from the Brazilian entity, inviting applicant to perform volunteer work in the country;

 b) An official document from the sponsoring entity in Brazil (such as statute, founding charter, etc.);

 c) Act of the election of the board of directors;

 d) Proof of the entity’s registration with the competent regulatory body (Conselho de Assistência Social Nacional, Estadual, do Distrito Federal ou Municipal) or certificate issued from the Ministry of Justice, according to the case;

 e) A letter from the entity specifying the place and condition of the volunteer work to be performed by the applicant;

 f) A letter from the Brazilian entity assuming responsibility for the maintenance of the applicant’s stay in Brazil as well as his repatriation to his/her country of origin upon the termination of his work/mission in Brazil;

 g) A letter from the Brazilian entity assuming all financial responsibility for any medical or hospital costs and their dependents, for the duration of the applicant’s stay;

 h) Original Police Clearance certificate issued in the last 90 days, legalised by the Consular Sector (see Legalisation)

The visa application form must be signed and notarized by both parents/guardians. Also, in the case of minors not travelling with both parents/guardians, a notarized letter of consent for travel to and from Brazil is required, signed by the non-­accompanying parent(s)/guardian(s).

   Processing Time

To check at what stage of processing your visa application is at, visit https://formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br/, click “Check Status”, fill in the required information and click “Search”.

N.B. If the online application form is not filled out by the applicant themselves, the processing time will be up to thirty (30) days.

   Further Information

- Visas are good for multiple entries

- Registration with the Federal Police within 30 days of first arrival in Brazil is mandatory;

- Once your online visa application form has been submitted, it is possible to hand in the rest of the documentation and apply for the physical visa in any Brazilian Consular Representation. Your online form will be valid for thirty (30) days.

- Please note that the Embassy DOES NOT ISSUE SAME DAY VISAS, unless in case of a documented medical emergency.