🇧🇷 Brazil · Religious Worker
VITEM VII — Atividades Religiosas ou Serviço Voluntário (Religious Worker / Volunteer) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €508 |
| Minimum annual salary | €508 |
| Proof of savings | €1,693 |
| Minimum investment | €846 |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Education | post-secondary |
| Age range | 18–65 |
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
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- 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.
- 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.
“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.