Apply In-Person:

1. To Join the National Culture System (Municipalities) , the applicant has to approach the The National Culture System, Secretaria Especial da Cultura/Ministério do Turismo link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. The cultural institution or organization will review the application and may interview them to determine whether the organization is a good fit for the National Culture System.
12. The municipality to approve the application. Once the application is approved, they will be able to join the National Culture System.
13. This entire process can be completed within 3 - 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, utility bill, etc)
• Cultural Policy Document
• Letter of Intent
• List of Cultural Assets
• Any other documents (If required)

The National Culture System


Secretaria Especial da Cultura/Ministério do Turismo
Esplanada dos Ministérios, bloco B, 3º andar.
CEP: 70.068-900
Email: snc@turismo.gov.br
Contact- link

The eligibility criteria for joining the National Culture System (Municipalities) in Brazil vary from municipality to municipality. However, some general eligibility criteria include:

• The organization must be located in the municipality.
• The organization must have a clear cultural policy that is aligned with the goals of the National Culture System.
• The organization must have a plan for how it will implement its cultural policy.
• The organization must have the resources to implement its cultural policy.
• The organization must be willing to collaborate with other cultural institutions and organizations in the municipality.

The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire registration process can be completed within 3 -4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
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e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Address
• ZIP code
• Gender
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Email
• Municipal Contact details
• Budget and Funding details

• The National Culture System (Municipalities) in Brazil is a decentralized system that aims to promote and develop culture in municipalities across the country. It is made up of a network of cultural institutions and organizations at the municipal, state, and federal levels.

Here are some of the benefits of joining the National Culture System (Municipalities):

• The applicant will be able to access funding and resources from the federal government.
• The applicant will be able to collaborate with other cultural institutions and organizations in your municipality.
• The applicant will be able to participate in cultural events and programs that are organized by the National Culture System.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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