Successful Reopening Event of the Brazil Visa Application Center in Guangzhou

Guangzhou, April 29, 2024 - BLS International and the Consulate General of Brazil in Guangzhou joined forces to host a highly successful reopening event for the Brazil Visa Application Center. The event attracted a diverse audience, including representatives from the Foreign Affairs Office of the provincial government of Guangdong and the municipal governments of Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Dongguan; private organizations such as BYD, HUAWEI, MEIDI and two of the biggest travel agencies in the province (CGZL and CTS); as well as representatives from the Brazilian community of entrepreneurs (the South China section of the Association of Brazilian Companies in China, BRACHAM). The high number of attendees highlights the event's significance for fostering collaboration and dialogue.

The ceremony commenced with an opening speech delivered by the Consul General of Brazil in Guangzhou, Mr. Alan Coêlho de Séllos, setting the tone for a productive session. The topic of his keynote speech was the strong bond between China and Brazil. He emphasized that an increasing number of Chinese citizens is interested in visiting Brazil for business or leisure purposes. To facilitate the transit and exchange between the two nations, the Consulate is committed to optimizing the visa application process and boosting its efficiency. Additionally, the Consul General expressed his gratitude for the excellent work done by BLS in this regard. The Consul General also highlighted the importance of the cooperation in advancing visa procedures, expressing confidence in the collective efforts undertaken.

The Country Manager of BLS International, Ms. Priyanka Vats, followed suit with a warm welcome, emphasizing the shared commitment to enhancing visa services. She reaffirmed the company's dedication to assisting applicants, expressing anticipation for the forthcoming Chengdu visa application center.

The Deputy Consul, and head of Consular Affairs, Ms. Maybi Mota, took the stage to provide detailed insights into the visa application process, addressing challenges and outlining the path forward. She emphasized the harmonious relationship between the Consulate and BLS International and highlighted that BLS International holds the exclusive capacity to receive visa applications for Brazil. She also discussed future plans to further streamline the visa application process, making it more accessible and convenient for applicants. Furthermore, Ms. Mota stressed that any form of buying or selling appointments was illegal and urged everyone to adhere to the established guidelines. Notably, plans to introduce an agent module to ensure the legitimacy of application handling were unveiled, aligning with the standards set by the Brazilian Consulate. Ms. Mota expressed satisfaction with the enriching opportunity to exchange ideas this event creates.

As the event drew to a close, attendees reiterated their dedication to offering comprehensive support to visa applicants, emphasizing the shared goal of facilitating smooth and efficient visa application processes for those intending to visit Brazil.

2024年4月29日，BLS International和巴西駐廣州總領(lǐng)事館共同舉辦了巴西簽證申請(qǐng)中心的開(kāi)業(yè)典禮,，該典禮取得了巨大的成功。此次活動(dòng)吸引了來(lái)自不同領(lǐng)域的觀眾,，其中包括廣東省政府外事辦公室以及廣州,、深圳和東莞市政府的代表; 私人機(jī)構(gòu)，如比亞迪,、華為,、美的和省內(nèi)最大的兩家旅行社(CGZL和CTS); 以及來(lái)自巴西企業(yè)家社區(qū)的代表(巴西公司在華協(xié)會(huì)華南分會(huì))。出席人數(shù)之多凸顯了該活動(dòng)對(duì)促進(jìn)合作與對(duì)話的重要性,。

開(kāi)幕式由巴西駐廣州總領(lǐng)事 Alan Coêlho de Séllos先生致開(kāi)幕詞,，為會(huì)議的成果奠定了基調(diào)。主題演講有關(guān)中巴兩國(guó)之間的緊密聯(lián)系,。他強(qiáng)調(diào),，越來(lái)越多的中國(guó)公民有興趣以商務(wù)或休閑目的訪問(wèn)巴西。為方便兩國(guó)人員往來(lái)和過(guò)境,，總領(lǐng)事館致力于優(yōu)化簽證申請(qǐng)流程,，提高效率。此外,，總領(lǐng)事對(duì)BLS International在這方面所做的出色工作表示感謝,。總領(lǐng)事還強(qiáng)調(diào)了在推進(jìn)簽證程序方面合作的重要性,，并對(duì)雙方采取的努力表示信心,。

BLS International的國(guó)家經(jīng)理Priyanka Vats女士緊隨其后致歡迎辭，并承諾將加強(qiáng)簽證服務(wù),。她重申了公司將竭誠(chéng)為申請(qǐng)人提供幫助,，并對(duì)即將成立的成都簽證申請(qǐng)中心表示期待。

副領(lǐng)事兼領(lǐng)事事務(wù)負(fù)責(zé)人Maybi Mota女士就簽證申請(qǐng)流程,、面臨的挑戰(zhàn)以及未來(lái)的發(fā)展方向提供了詳細(xì)的見(jiàn)解。她強(qiáng)調(diào)了領(lǐng)事館與BLS International之間的和諧關(guān)系,，并強(qiáng)調(diào)BLS International是接收巴西簽證申請(qǐng)的獨(dú)家機(jī)構(gòu),。她還討論了進(jìn)一步簡(jiǎn)化簽證申請(qǐng)程序的未來(lái)計(jì)劃,，便于申請(qǐng)人進(jìn)行簽證申請(qǐng)。此外,，Mota女士強(qiáng)調(diào),，任何形式的買(mǎi)賣(mài)預(yù)約都是非法的，并敦促大家遵守既定的指導(dǎo)方針,。值得注意的是,，計(jì)劃引入代理模塊，以確保申請(qǐng)?zhí)幚淼暮戏ㄐ?，并與巴西領(lǐng)事館制定的標(biāo)準(zhǔn)保持一致,。此次活動(dòng)為雙方提供了豐富的交流機(jī)會(huì)，Mota女士對(duì)此表示滿意,。

總領(lǐng)事在致辭中強(qiáng)調(diào)了推進(jìn)簽證程序方面合作的重要性,，并表示對(duì)各方共同努力充滿信心。馬怡女士贊同這一觀點(diǎn),，對(duì)會(huì)議的成果和豐富的思想交流表示滿意,。

隨著活動(dòng)接近尾聲，與會(huì)者重申了他們?yōu)楹炞C申請(qǐng)人提供全面支持的承諾,，強(qiáng)調(diào)了為那些將要訪問(wèn)巴西的申請(qǐng)人提供順利和高效的簽證申請(qǐng)程序的共同目標(biāo),。