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.

2024年4月29日，BLS International和巴西駐廣州總領事館共同舉辦了巴西簽證申請中心的開業典禮，該典禮取得了巨大的成功。此次活動吸引了來自不同領域的觀眾，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; 私人機構，如比亞迪、華為、美的和省內最大的兩家旅行社(CGZL和CTS); 以及來自巴西企業家社區的代表(巴西公司在華協會華南分會)。出席人數之多凸顯了該活動對促進合作與對話的重要性。

The ceremony commenced with an opening speech delivered by the Consul General of Brazil in Guangzhou, Mr. Alan Coêlho deSéllos, 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.

開幕式由巴西駐廣州總領事 Alan Coêlho de Séllos先生致開幕詞，為會議的成果奠定了基調。主題演講有關中巴兩國之間的緊密聯系。他強調，越來越多的中國公民有興趣以商務或休閑目的訪問巴西。為方便兩國人員往來和過境，總領事館致力于優化簽證申請流程，提高效率。此外，總領事對BLS International在這方面所做的出色工作表示感謝。總領事還強調了在推進簽證程序方面合作的重要性，并對雙方采取的努力表示信心。

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.

BLS International的國家經理Priyanka Vats女士緊隨其后致歡迎辭，并承諾將加強簽證服務。她重申了公司將竭誠為申請人提供幫助，并對即將成立的成都簽證申請中心表示期待。

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.

副領事兼領事事務負責人Maybi Mota女士就簽證申請流程、面臨的挑戰以及未來的發展方向提供了詳細的見解。她強調了領事館與BLS International之間的和諧關系，并強調BLS International是接收巴西簽證申請的獨家機構。她還討論了進一步簡化簽證申請程序的未來計劃，便于申請人進行簽證申請。此外，Mota女士強調，任何形式的買賣預約都是非法的，并敦促大家遵守既定的指導方針。值得注意的是，計劃引入代理模塊，以確保申請處理的合法性，并與巴西領事館制定的標準保持一致。此次活動為雙方提供了豐富的交流機會，Mota女士對此表示滿意。總領事在致辭中強調了推進簽證程序方面合作的重要性，并表示對各方共同努力充滿信心。馬怡女士贊同這一觀點，對會議的成果和豐富的思想交流表示滿意。

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.

隨著活動接近尾聲，與會者重申了他們為簽證申請人提供全面支持的承諾，強調了為那些將要訪問巴西的申請人提供順利和高效的簽證申請程序的共同目標。