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VITEM VII — Atividades Religiosas ou Serviço Voluntário (Religious Worker / Volunteer) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-22 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€508
Minimum annual salary€508
Proof of savings€1,693
Minimum investment€846
Work experience2+ years
Educationpost-secondary
Age range18–65

Costs

Application / consular fee€92
PF processing€27

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-lisboa/servicos-consulares/vistos-destinados-a-estrangeiros-para-entrada-no-brasil/visto-temporario-vii-atividade-religiosa.
  3. Typical processing: ~30 days.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €508.

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

No direct PR path

“Visto/permissão de trabalhador religioso = residência temporária ligada à organização religiosa; fonte oficial silenciosa sobre via de PR (processo separado). not_applicable. Programa: O visto temporário para prática de atividade religiosa (VITEM VII) poderá ser concedido ao ministro de confissão religiosa ou membro de instituição de”

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-22.

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