As per Normative Resolution # 68, of December 7, 2005, a Temporary I visa is applicable to persons going to Brazil for voluntary work with religious or social assistance organizations in Brazil. In addition to the general requirements (see Visa Eligibility on www.consbrastoronto.org), this visa specifically requires the presentation of the following original documents:
- Letter of Invitation from the organization in Brazil, stating the condition of voluntary (no remuneration whatsoever shall be paid);
- Document characterizing the place where services will be rendered and description of the activities that shall be performed;
- Affidavit from the organization in Brazil pledging responsibility for the financial support of the candidate and his/her return to the country of origin (Canada) upon completion of the mission:
- Proof of health insurance valid in Brazil (copy of original policy or detailed receipt proving purchase of such insurance. Letters from travel agents shall not be accepted).
- Record of Constitution of the organization in Brazil, such as any of the following: social statutes or records of designation of the current board of directors;
- Proof of the registration of the organization in the corresponding council of social assistance (national, state, municipal or the Federal District, accordingly);
- Proof that the organization is functioning regularly;
- Written official statement from the organization appointing the applicant for the designated mission as a volunteer, signed by a duly authorized representative;
- Police report showing that the candidate has no criminal records;
- One visa application form per applicant properly filled out online (https://scedv.serpro.gov.br), printed and duly signed (parents must sign for those under 18 years old and have their signature notarized);
- One recent photograph 5cmx5cm ( 2”x 2”) of applicant. Please glue the photograph on the form as indicated;
| PHOTOGRAPH SPECIFICATIONS | |
| - The picture must be taken against an off-white plain background. | |
| - The applicant’s face and shoulders must be centralized on the camera and he or she must be looking into the camera. | |
| - No reflections, shadows or glares are accepted in the picture. | |
| - The length from the bottom of chin to the top of the head must be between 31 and 36mm (millimetres) in heigth. | |
| - The facial expression must be neutral. | |
| - The eyes must be open and clearly visible. | |
| - Glasses should not reflect any light. Neither sunglasses nor colorful frames are acceptable (no sunglasses or colored lens accepted). | |
| - No head covering, excepting the ones used for religious reasons as long as they still enable the perfect visibility of the applicant’s face. | |
| - Children carrying toys, with pacifier or showing the hands of the adult holding them will not be accepted. | |
12. Visa fee: Money order for CDN$ 84.00 (eighty-four Canadian dollars), plus CDN$ 28.00 (twenty-eight Canadian dollars) if submitted by third party or by mail. Cash, personal cheques, credit card or debit card will not be accepted;
14.Passport valid at least for six months from arrival in Brazil.
13. Self-addressed pre-paid envelope from Canada Post (Xpress Post or Priority Courier), for the return of the documentation;
