Studies Visa

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Passport (valid and signed with at least two blank Visa pages);
• Proof of residence in Zambia or Malawi (National Registration Card or Resident Permit);
• Visa Application Form Receipt (printed and signed);
• Proof of payment of consular fee (USD100.00) Consular account details;                
• Passport-style photo (white background);
• Notarized Birth Certificate (original and one copy);
• Police clearance (recently issued);
• Proof of enrollment in accredited foreign university or other accredited institution of higher learning, if applicable;
• Proof of enrollment in Brazilian university or other accredited institution of higher learning in which applicant will complete his or her program;
• Must state applicant’s name, duration of program, and guarantee of a minimum of 15 hours of academic instruction per week.
• Proof of adequate funds for the duration of applicant’s stay in Brazil;
• Checking/savings account balances, lines of credit, affidavit of financial sponsorship by parents/sponsor(s), scholarship awards, etc.

Application procedure

Payment

It is recommended that payment be made directly at the bank branch, using the following details:

Please bring the bank receipt with the applied exchange rate, if applicable.

Service procedure

Processing time

Up to 7 business days after receipt of the application at the Embassy of Brazil in Lusaka.