Question 1

What is the Volunteer service visa?

Accepted Answer

Issued for the purpose of carrying out volunteer services with public or private non-profit entities such as NGOs, charities etc., or with organisations linked to foreign governments, without employment relationship and no remuneration of any kind. For volunteer services with duration of up to 90 days, the applicant must request a Visitor Visa (VIVIS).

Question 2

purpose} requirements for Brazil?

Accepted Answer

purpose} requirements for Brazil

Question 3

How long can I stay in Brazil on a Volunteer service visa?

Accepted Answer

You can stay in Brazil for up to Not applicable with a Volunteer service visa.

Question 4

How much does a Volunteer service visa to Brazil cost?

Accepted Answer

The consular fee for a Volunteer service visa visa to Brazil is $100 – $250.

Question 5

Do I need an travel itinerary for Volunteer service visa in Brazil?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Online bookings, airline reservations and travel agency itineraries are accepted and must show intended dates and ports of entry and exit from Brazil.

Question 6

Do I need an invitation letter for Volunteer service visa in Brazil?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The invitation letter must be printed on official letterhead of the entity and contain the following information:

a) The applicant's full personal details;
b) Details of the entity and person in charge in Brazil (full name, telephone, e-mail etc.);
c) Invitation for the provision of services as a volunteer.

Please note: the signature on the invitation letter must be certified by a notary ("tabelião").

Question 7

Do I need an ato constitutivo / estatuto social for Volunteer service visa in Brazil?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Certified copy of the entity's articles of incorporation and association. The entity must be duly registered with the competent Brazilian authority.

Question 8

Do I need an conselho de assistência social for Volunteer service visa in Brazil?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Up-to-date proof of registration with the respective Social Welfare Council. If applicable. Otherwise, a certificate attesting the entity's qualification as a charitable organisation (“Organização de Sociedade Civil de Interesse Público - Oscip), issued by the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security.

Question 9

Do I need an cover letter for Volunteer service visa in Brazil?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Letter from the entity in Brazil containing details about place(s) and type of activity. The document must be printed on official letterhead of the entity and contain the following information:

a) The applicant's full personal details;
b) Purpose of the trip and intended length of stay – include detailed description of the activities to be carried out by the volunteer;
c) Indication of the place(s) where the activities will be developed.
Please note: the signature on the letter must be certified by a notary ("tabelião").

Question 10

Do I need an term of commitment (financial) for Volunteer service visa in Brazil?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Declaration, signed by the entity, stating that it takes full responsibility for the volunteer’s maintenance in Brazil during the entire stay, and for his/her future return to the country of origin. 
Please note: the signature on the undertaking must be certified by a notary ("tabelião").

Question 11

Do I need an term of commitment (health) for Volunteer service visa in Brazil?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Declaration, signed by the entity, stating that it takes full responsibility for the volunteer’s medical care / hospital expenses in Brazil during the entire stay. Please note: the signature on the undertaking must be certified by a notary (“tabelião”).

Question 12

Do I need an proof of professional experience / cv for Volunteer service visa in Brazil?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Proof of professional experience or qualification compatible with the activities to be developed. Only required if the activities the volunteer will carry out demand specialised knowledge and experience (e.g. nursing, child / elderly care etc.). Please note: the document must be legalised or apostilled by the competent authority in the issuing country. 

If no special qualification is required, the applicant must submit his/her curriculum vitae (this document does not have to be legalised).

Question 13

Do I need an evidence that the entity in brazil is fully and regularly operational for Volunteer service visa in Brazil?

Accepted Answer

Yes. E.g.: certificate issued by the city Council (“Prefeitura”) in Brazil.

Question 14

Do I need an passport for Volunteer service visa in Brazil?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A valid passport with a validity period exceeding 6 months and with at least two blank pages.

Question 15

Do I need an photograph for Volunteer service visa in Brazil?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Must be recent (taken within the last 6 months), in color, clear, and sized 35x45mm. The face should occupy 70-80% of the image, printed on high-quality, matte paper with a plain, light background. Hair must not cover the eyes or eyebrows. Headwear is not permitted unless worn for religious or medical reasons, and the full face must remain visible.

Question 16

Do I need an visa application form for Volunteer service visa in Brazil?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Fully filled online, printed and signed visa application form.

Question 17

Do I need an full birth certificate for Volunteer service visa in Brazil?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The name of the parents must be indicated. Birth certificates from outside the Consulate's jurisdiction (includes those issued in other countries) must be apostilled.

Question 18

Do I need an police сlearance for Volunteer service visa in Brazil?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Valid, apostilled original police record from a home country. Applicants who have lived in other/multiple countries within the last 12 months must provide a police record from each of those countries. They must also be duly apostilled or legalized by the respective Brazilian consular authority with jurisdiction over these countries, and translated by a sworn translator, if necessary.

Question 19

Do I need an current immigration or residence status for Volunteer service visa in Brazil?

Accepted Answer

Yes. National passport or ID card; residence permit or other document confirming the right to legally reside in the country of residence, if it differs from the one stated in the applicant's passport.

Question 20

What are the travel itinerary requirements for Brazil visa?

Accepted Answer

Online bookings, airline reservations and travel agency itineraries are accepted and must show intended dates and ports of entry and exit from Brazil.

Question 21

What are the invitation letter requirements for Brazil visa?

Accepted Answer

The invitation letter must be printed on official letterhead of the entity and contain the following information:

a) The applicant's full personal details;
b) Details of the entity and person in charge in Brazil (full name, telephone, e-mail etc.);
c) Invitation for the provision of services as a volunteer.

Please note: the signature on the invitation letter must be certified by a notary ("tabelião").

Question 22

What are the ato constitutivo / estatuto social requirements for Brazil visa?

Accepted Answer

Certified copy of the entity's articles of incorporation and association. The entity must be duly registered with the competent Brazilian authority.

Question 23

What are the conselho de assistência social requirements for Brazil visa?

Accepted Answer

Up-to-date proof of registration with the respective Social Welfare Council. If applicable. Otherwise, a certificate attesting the entity's qualification as a charitable organisation (“Organização de Sociedade Civil de Interesse Público - Oscip), issued by the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security.

Question 24

What are the cover letter requirements for Brazil visa?

Accepted Answer

Letter from the entity in Brazil containing details about place(s) and type of activity. The document must be printed on official letterhead of the entity and contain the following information:

a) The applicant's full personal details;
b) Purpose of the trip and intended length of stay – include detailed description of the activities to be carried out by the volunteer;
c) Indication of the place(s) where the activities will be developed.
Please note: the signature on the letter must be certified by a notary ("tabelião").

Question 25

What are the term of commitment (financial) requirements for Brazil visa?

Accepted Answer

Declaration, signed by the entity, stating that it takes full responsibility for the volunteer’s maintenance in Brazil during the entire stay, and for his/her future return to the country of origin. 
Please note: the signature on the undertaking must be certified by a notary ("tabelião").

Question 26

What are the term of commitment (health) requirements for Brazil visa?

Accepted Answer

Declaration, signed by the entity, stating that it takes full responsibility for the volunteer’s medical care / hospital expenses in Brazil during the entire stay. Please note: the signature on the undertaking must be certified by a notary (“tabelião”).

Question 27

What are the proof of professional experience / cv requirements for Brazil visa?

Accepted Answer

Proof of professional experience or qualification compatible with the activities to be developed. Only required if the activities the volunteer will carry out demand specialised knowledge and experience (e.g. nursing, child / elderly care etc.). Please note: the document must be legalised or apostilled by the competent authority in the issuing country. 

If no special qualification is required, the applicant must submit his/her curriculum vitae (this document does not have to be legalised).

Question 28

What are the evidence that the entity in brazil is fully and regularly operational requirements for Brazil visa?

Accepted Answer

E.g.: certificate issued by the city Council (“Prefeitura”) in Brazil.

Question 29

What are the passport requirements for Brazil visa?

Accepted Answer

A valid passport with a validity period exceeding 6 months and with at least two blank pages.

Question 30

What are the photograph requirements for Brazil visa?

Accepted Answer

Must be recent (taken within the last 6 months), in color, clear, and sized 35x45mm. The face should occupy 70-80% of the image, printed on high-quality, matte paper with a plain, light background. Hair must not cover the eyes or eyebrows. Headwear is not permitted unless worn for religious or medical reasons, and the full face must remain visible.

Question 31

What are the visa application form requirements for Brazil visa?

Accepted Answer

Fully filled online, printed and signed visa application form.

Question 32

What are the full birth certificate requirements for Brazil visa?

Accepted Answer

The name of the parents must be indicated. Birth certificates from outside the Consulate's jurisdiction (includes those issued in other countries) must be apostilled.

Question 33

What are the police сlearance requirements for Brazil visa?

Accepted Answer

Valid, apostilled original police record from a home country. Applicants who have lived in other/multiple countries within the last 12 months must provide a police record from each of those countries. They must also be duly apostilled or legalized by the respective Brazilian consular authority with jurisdiction over these countries, and translated by a sworn translator, if necessary.

Question 34

What are the current immigration or residence status requirements for Brazil visa?

Accepted Answer

National passport or ID card; residence permit or other document confirming the right to legally reside in the country of residence, if it differs from the one stated in the applicant's passport.

Volunteer service visa in Brazil for Georgian citizens

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Volunteer service visa — what you need to know

How does this visa work?

Verified visa specialists ready to help you get the right visa

What documents are required to apply for the visa?

What must be prepared?

How can you prove the basis for the visa?

What additional documents may be required?

Are you eligible for this visa?

Official visa information

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Official sources

Do you have any questions?

Volunteer service visa in Brazil for Georgian citizens

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Volunteer service visa — what you need to know

How does this visa work?

How long is the visa valid? 1 year

How long can you stay in the country? 3 months

Can the stay be extended?Not applicable

Can you enter once or multiple times?multiple-entry

How long does processing take? 5 days

What is the consular fee?$100 $250 - USA$215 - United Kingdom

Verified visa specialists ready to help you get the right visa

What documents are required to apply for the visa?

What must be prepared?

1Passport

2Photograph

3Visa application form

4Full Birth certificate

5Police сlearance

How can you prove the basis for the visa?

1Travel itinerary

2Invitation letter

3Ato constitutivo / estatuto social

4Conselho de Assistência Social

5Cover letter

6Term of Commitment (financial)

7Term of Commitment (health)

8Proof of professional experience / CV

9Evidence that the entity in Brazil is fully and regularly operational

What additional documents may be required?

1Current immigration or residence status

Are you eligible for this visa?

Official visa information

English international

Official sources

Official sources

Do you have any questions?