Embassy Link Business and Tourist Visa Services

Volunteering

  • Passport requirements: Original passport valid for at least six months, signed in designated place with at least 1 blank page
  • One (1) completed online application form: Print receipt and sign inside the appropriate box in blue or black ink only
  • Two (2) recent colour photo (scanned photos not acceptable) Photo should be 2″ x 2″ with a white or light coloured background, neutral expression with mouth closed and no hats or sunglasses .
  • Photocopy of round trip ticket to Brazil, OR a copy of itinerary on a Travel Agents company letterhead.
  • Police clearance certificate: Issued by the RCMP or local police within the last 6 months for anyone over 16 years of age.
  • Notarized copy of the identification pages of the passport + one photocopy.
  • Notarized copy of proof of health insurance valid in Brazil + one photocopy.
  • Notarized recent resume + one photocopy
  • Notarized Invitation letter from the Brazilian sponsoring organization: It should specify the conditions of the trip (type of services provided, location of the volunteer services, compensation or room and board conditions). The letter must state that no renumeration shall be provided. + one photocopy.
  • Notarized Affidavit from the Brazilian sponsoring organization or church: It should specify that they take full financial responsibility the applicant and for his/her return to Canada upon completion of the mission + one photocopy.
  • Notarized Record of constitution: for the organization or church or the record of desingation of the current Board of Directors + one photocopy
  • Notarized copy of Brazilian sponsoring organization or church’s by-laws and proof of existence + one photocopy.
  • Notarized copy of Brazilian sponsoring organization or church’s registration at the “Conselho de Assistencia” social welfare council + one photocopy.
  • Service request form (SOF):This is EmbassyLink’s Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents.