| Temporary Visa Type VII (Clergy or members or a religious order or congregation)
GENERAL RULES: Temporary Visas Type VII (VITEM-VII) are issued to foreign citizens travelling to Brazil as clergy or members of a religious order or congregation, assigned to an institution established in Brazil, as well as to their dependants or dependants of a VITEM-VII visa holder.
Special requirements:
- Document from the institution where the applicant made his/her theological studies (Diploma), informing the subjects studied, the number of hours of course work for each subject, as well as the marks obtained.
- Curriculum Vitae of the applicant.
- Certificate of incorporation and statutes of the religious order or entity in Brazil that is inviting the applicant. These documents must be in Portuguese and notarized in Brazil.
- Written statement from the Brazilian religious order or entity pledging responsibility for the living expenses of the applicant and his/her family while they are in Brazil, or informing the entity that shall be responsible for the applicant´s living expenses. This document must be in Portuguese and notarized in Brazil.
- Signed statement of commitment that the applicant will not engage in any activity in indigenous areas without the proper authorization by FUNAI - "National Indian Foundation".
General requirements for a visa application
• Passport valid for at least 6 months (the Embassy reserves the right not to endorse soiled, damaged or defaced passports);
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Effective from April 1st, 2010. The visa application form must be filled online at (click on the link below): |
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If you get a message about the site’s security certificate, click on “continue to this website”.Fill in the information and print out the receipt at the end. Attach a passport size photo to the receipt and sign it in the appropriate box. Please note: The receipt from the online application is only valid for one month. |
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•One passport-type photo, in color, front view (snapshots are not accepted);
• For stays over 30 days: Certificate of Non-Criminal Record for applicants over 18 years, issued by the “Rikspolisstyrelsen” to be obtained at www.polisen.se – register utdrag, within 90 days from delivered at the Embassy. The document will be legalized by the Consular Sector at the cost of SEK 200;
• Birth Certificate -- Personbevis to be obtained from Skattemyndigheten/Folkbokföringen, in English, with parents name on, duly signed by the officer in charge at the “Folkbokföringen”, authenticated by the Consular Sector at the cost of SEK 200;
• Proof that the applicant has been a resident in Sweden for the last 12 months (for example, Personbevis);
• Proof of holding means sufficient to support himself/herself in Brazil or letter of the institution in Brazil taking responsibility for the applicant’s maintenance and return trip to Brazil;
• An applicant under 18 years of age not traveling with both parents or legal guardian (s) must provide a notarized letter of consent signed by the non-accompanying parent and guardian. This document will be authenticated by the Consular Sector at the cost of SEK 200;
• Certificate of vaccination, if necessary (see information on vaccination below).
Consular Fees and Processing Time
• All consular fees should be paid by Bankgiro, number 5662-5825 and the receipt shall be enclosed with the documents; How to pay consular fees (please refer to our webpage: www.brazilianembassy.se – English – Consular Section);
• The consular fee for a Temporary Visa Type VII is SEK 700;
•Based on reciprocity, citizens from:
the USA pay an additional processing fee of
SEK 1.500
• For each document legalized at the Consular Section: SEK 200;
• Applications made by mail or through an agent or third party shall be charged an additional fee of
SEK 200;
• After all the documentation has been received at the Embassy and fees are paid, please allow a minimum of 10 (ten) working days for the issuance of the visa;
• In times of heavy workload waiting times will increase. Therefore, do not leave your application to the last minute and do not commit yourself to travel plans until you know when your visa will be issued.
Other Relevant Information
• This visa is good for multiple entries, for the time of the visa´s duration;
• General conditions are subject to change without prior notice;
• The requirements listed above should not, in any way, be considered all-inclusive. The Consular Sector of the Brazilian Embassy reserves the right to apply additional requirements, when they are deemed necessary.
• Visas are valid for arrival in Brazil within 90 days from the date of issuance. Maximum duration of the VITEM-VII visa is one year. Extensions can be applied for at the Department of Federal Police, in Brazil, at least 30 days before the visa expires. VITEM-VII holders who are to stay in Brazil for more than 30 days MUST register in person at the Department of Federal Police in Brazil within the first 30 days after their arrival.
Documentation returned by mail
Applicants should provide the Embassy with a self-addressed stamped envelope of suitable size.
The Embassy of Brazil cannot be held responsible for lost or delayed mail.
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