Missionary Visa - ORBIT VISAS

Brazil Missionary Visa

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL ITEMS BELOW FOR YOUR BRAZIL VISA:

Passport:

You must submit your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:

Have at least six months of validity left beyond your intended stay in the visiting countries.
Have at least two blank visa pages’ side by side (amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement)
Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way.

Photographs:

Submit two professional color passport photo. Snapshot, photocopy or computer picture will not be accepted. Photo requirements:

Photo size should measure 2″ x 2″. Leave the photo loose.
Photo should be taken within six months to reflect your current appearance.
Photo must include clear frontal view of full face, both ears, neck and upper shoulders.
Photo should be printed in color on either matte or glossy photo paper and has not been altered in any way.
Photo must be clear. Blurry, underexposed, overexposed and low quality photos are not accepted.
Background of photo must be white, with no shadows over the face or the background.
Facial expression must be neutral with eyes open and all the facial features should be clearly visible.
Do not smile in photo.
Do not wear eyeglasses in photo.
Hats or head covering are only allowed if worn for religious reasons and if they do not obscure any facial features.
Please see below photo measurements:

Proof of Residency:

You must provide proof of your current address of residency.

The document must be either a notarized copy of your driver’s license or a notarized utility bill
Your notarized copy must display your home address as it appears on your visa application form
The driver’s license must be notarized in the state it was issued and display the notary’s commission number and expiration date
The driver’s license cannot be expired
If you are submitting a utility bill, only electric, gas, or a water bill will be accepted, phone and cable bills are not accepted

Proof of Travel Arrangements:

You must provide proof of travel arrangements for the duration of your trip. Details of your intended arrangements must:

Include a copy of an itinerary or e-ticket that displays your round-trip travel and entry and exit dates for your destination
Show the traveler’s full name (as printed in his or her passport)

Curriculum Vitae:

You must provide a notarized copy of your most recent Curriculum Vitae

Additional Documents:

You must provide notarized copies of the following documents:

Two signed copies of a “Statement of Commitment” that the applicant will not engage in any activity in Indian areas without the proper authorization
by FUNAI – National Indian Foundation
A copy of applicant’s ordination certificate or diploma and school transcripts for theological studies
A copy of the Brazilian organization’s registration in the National Registry of Legal Entities (“Cadastro Nacional de Pessoas Jurídicas”)
An empowerment certificate issued to the Brazilian religious or missionary organization’s head officer
A copy of the charter and/or bylaws of the Brazilian religious or missionary organization.

Invitation Letter:

You must obtain an original letter of invitation from your host. The person you will be visiting is responsible for obtaining the invitation. The letter of invitation must:

Be signed by organization’s head officer or by an individual qualified to legally represent the organization
Must invite the applicant to go serve in Brazil and list the applicant’s name as it appears in their passport
Declare who will take financial responsibility for the expenses that will be incurred while in Brazil
List the specific travel dates
Guarantee that the applicant will not engage in any activity in Indian areas without the proper authorization by FUNAI – National Indian Foundation
List the local Brazilian address and name of the Brazilian contact person

FBI Clearance:

All visa applicants who have lived in the United States within the last 12 months must provide an FBI Clearance. The clearance must:

Be issued within the last three months
List the applicant’s full name, address, and the last four digits of their social security number
Certify absence of criminal record
Be legalized by the Consulate of Brazil
Be issued by FBI headquarters in West Virginia or be obtained via FBI-Approved Channelers

Birth Certificate:

You must provide your birth certificate showing both of your parents’ names. The certificate must:

Be original or a notarized photocopy
Be translated unless the original document is in English, French, Portuguese or Spanish

Brazil Application Form

The Consulate of Brazil requires a visa application completed online, found at: https://formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br/sci/pages/web/pacomPasesWebInicial.jsf.
Click the dropdown in the top right to access the English language page and then click the link for Visa.

Non-Us Passport Holder:

Please provide a notarized copy of your U.S Immigration Status.

Consular Fees:

In addition to Orbit visa’s service fees, consular fees are the cost of your visa application.

MISSIONARY VISA [VITEM VII]

Consular fee for US citizens is $260.00

NATIONALITY	CONSULAR FEE	ORBIT VISAS SERVICE FEE
BELGIUM, GERMANY, ITALY, NORWAY, SWEDEN	NO CHARGE	$140
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES	$125.00	$140
UNITED KINGDOM (VALID UP TO 180 DAYS)	$70.00	$140
UNITED KINGDOM (VALID UP TO 180 DAYS)	$225.00	$140
ALL OTHER NATIONALITIES	$70.00	$140

Requirements and fees are subject to change without prior notice. All fees are non-refundable.

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Processing Time:

4 Business days processing time.
Processing time commences from the day the application has been submitted to the consulate. Weekends, consulate scheduled holidays, and mailing do not count as a processing day.

Please send the required documents via a traceable service such as FedEx or UPS to:

Orbit Visas

Attn: Visa and passport processing

5959 Westheimer Road, Suite 216

Houston, Texas 77057

Phone: (713) 750-9716