Study (VITEM IV)
a) General rules
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It is intended for foreign nationals travelling to Brazil to undertake the following activities: regular courses, study exchange or research exchange.
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Regular courses comprise primary and secondary levels of education; undergraduate and postgraduate degrees (specialisation, master's and doctor's degrees); technical and language courses. Regular courses must be offered by education institutions that hold a Corporate Taxpayer Identification Number (CNPJ).
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Study or research exchanges involve the improvement of academic qualification by sharing knowledge and experiences within the academic environment, such as: participation in "sandwich" and university collaboration programmes, carrying out part of the master's / doctor's research, doing one's compulsory undergraduate / postgraduate study module abroad (commonly called "year abroad", often the third year).
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Regular courses or study exchanges must have a minimum course load of 15 hours per week. Exceptional and duly justified cases with a weekly course load of less than 15 hours are subject to analysis and may be accepted at the migratory authority's discretion. A minimum course load for research exchanges is not required.
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Foreign nationals travelling to Brazil for post-doctoral research / studies must apply for a VITEM I, not a VITEM IV, as they are classified as researchers, not students.
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For studies or exchanges with duration of up to 90 days, the applicant must request a Visitor Visa (VIVIS). Please, click here to check if you require a visa or benefit from visa waiver.
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This type of visa authorises the applicant to study at a specific institution. If the student would like to switch to another institution, the Federal Police must be contacted.
b) Required documents
Please note: the original documents listed below must be presented during the interview or by post.
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Applicant's valid passport |
Must have at least two blank pages. Please note that pages reserved for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes. |
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One standard-sized passport photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm) |
The photo must be recent, with white background. |
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Visa application form |
Must be filled in online (click here). Print and bring the Visa Request Form Receipt (RER) to the appointment. It is very important to fill in the parents' full names, as displayed in the applicant's birth certificate. Please note: the Consulate will only accept applications in which the required documents listed on this table have been uploaded to the form. |
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Police check (applicants aged over 18 years old) |
Federal Police Clearance, based on “NAME CHECK”. In Australia this document is called the “National Police Certificate”. Police checks are valid for up to 3 months from the date of issue. Please note: if the applicant has lived in multiple countries within the last 12 months, a police check from each country of residence must be provided. They must also be duly legalised (contain an apostille) by the competent authority in the issuing country and, if necessary, translated by a certified translator. |
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Original Birth Certificate with full parents names |
If not issued in Australia it must be apostilled. |
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Copy of the return ticket |
The applicant must submit either a booking confirmation (paid ticket or e-ticket) or a booking reservation (or letter from a travel agent on the applicant's behalf), containing the complete itinerary, flight numbers and arrival / departure dates. |
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Evidence of financial means compatible with the entire period of stay in Brazil or proof the applicant has been granted a scholarship / bursary |
Recent evidence must be presented (from at least the last 3 months), such as bank and/or credit card statements containing sufficient funds, payslips, proof of student loan / financing. Students being financially supported by their families must submit a declaration signed by the sponsors, in addition to a copy of the identification pages of their passports and recent evidence of financial capacity. |
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Original letter from the Australian university |
Applies only to higher education students. The document must attest the student is currently enrolled in higher education. |
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Letter from the Brazilian education institution to which the student will be linked |
Original letter – the signature on the letter must be certified by a notary public ("tabelião") in Brazil. The signature authentication will not be necessary if the student is going to attend an undergraduate or postgraduate course at a public-funded (Federal or State) university. The document must: a) Be presented on institution letterhead; b) Declare that the applicant is duly enrolled or has been accepted into the intended course; c) Inform the name of the course, duration, period (include activities' start and end dates), and weekly course load (for regular courses and study exchanges, it must be greater than or equal to 15 hours per week); d) Inform that the course has been fully paid (if it is not free of charge) or that the student has been awarded a scholarship / bursary / maintenance grant. e) In the case of regular courses, include the Corporate Taxpayer Identification Number (CNPJ). f) Inform the contact details (full name, telephone number, e-mail) of the person handling the student's admission into the Brazilian education institution. |
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Travel authorisation (only for applicants under 18 years old) |
Authorisation signed by the parents / legal guardians in case of child or adolescent, as well as the details of the person who will be responsible for the minor in Brazil. |
Minor children (under 18 years old):
- Original full birth certificate;
- Visa consent: by signing the minor's Visa Request Form Receipt (RER) in person at the Consulate, before the consular authority, the parents / legal guardians authorise the issue of the visa. In case one of the parts is unable to come to the Consulate, the signature must be certified.
- For primary and secondary exchange students (Rotary)
Document issued by the exchange student organisation proving that the student is included in the exchange program.
Proof of enrolment in the Brazilian Educational Institution where the foreign student will study. Certified by a Brazilian Notary (Cartório) or digital certification at gov.br
Full information about the hosts, including qualifications, address, telephone number, email, etc Certified by a Brazilian Notary (Cartório) or digital certification at gov.br
Registration with the Federal Police
Holders of this type of visa must register with the Federal Police within 90 days from first entry in Brazil. Contact the Federal Police directly (click here) to learn how to register.
The Consulate anticipates that, among other documents, the applicant will have to present the Visa Application Form (FPV) provided upon issue of the visa, as well as his/her original full birth certificate, containing the parents' full names
Please note: the certificate must be legalised (get an apostille) by the competent authority in the issuing country. Documents issued in Australia are apostilled by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - DFAT
c) Visa fees
Click here for information regarding visa fee values and how to pay them.
FORM OF PAYMENT
- In person - By debt card
- By Mail - Bank Transfer
BSB: 062-000
Account number: 2071 3223
Account Name: CONSULATE-GENERAL OF BRAZIL
Reference : RER number (item 1)
Message: Visa application for (NAME OF APPLICANT)
Please send proof of payment to visa.sydney@itamaraty.gov.br
d)Lodging the application
- In person - Once you have collated the aforementioned documents, you must submit your application through the E-Consular platform. Click here to access the E-Consular. Once validated you will receive an email with instructions on how to book an appointment. At the appointment date and time, you must provide the complete and correct ORIGINAL documentation
- By Mail - Once you have collated the aforementioned documents, you must post them to the address below, including a selfaddressed EXPRESS POST envelope for the return.
CONSULATE-GENERAL
Level 6/45 Clarence Street - NSW 2000
Incomplete applications will be returned at the applicant’s expense.
Additional Information
• The Consulate may request further information or additional documents if deemed necessary at any time.
• General Conditions are subject to change without prior notice.
• It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to obtain the required documentation.