STUDY VISA (VITEM IV)

STUDY VISA (VITEM IV)

This type of visa is required for foreign citizens traveling to Brazil as students, to attend regular courses, or to participate in exchange or internship programs, non-academic or language courses.

REQUIRED BASIC DOCUMENTS

1. Online Visa Application Form
2. Personal Covering Letter
3. Proof of enrolment indicating duration and nature of studies;
4. Proof of last completed education duly apostilled by MEA + 1 copy
5. Proof of adequate financial means of the applicant/ sponsor (such as bank statements of the past three months or ITR or pay slip) 
6. Flight reservation
7. Police clearance certificate
8. One set photocopy of the applicant’s Passport.
9. Passport-style photo compliant with ICAO requirements taken in the last 6 months 
10. In the case of minors - the original consent form signed by both parents duly notarised along with their passport copy or any other id proof that bears their signature

STUDENTS AT THE GRADUATE LEVEL

• Proof of enrolment at an institution that is recognized by the Brazilian Ministry of Education and Culture.

STUDENTS AT THE POST-GRADUATE LEVEL

• Proof of enrolment at an institution that is recognized by the Brazilian Ministry of Education and Culture.

GRADUATE OR POST-GRADUATE EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES

• Proof that the student is still enrolled at an educational institution based outside of Brazil at a graduate/post-graduate level;
• Proof of enrolment or a reserved enrolment at an institution that is recognized by the Brazilian Ministry of Education and Culture.

FOR INTERNSHIP

• Affidavit of Commitment for Internship (Termo de Compromisso de Estágio).

SCHOOL EXCHANGE STUDENTS (ROTARY/AFS)

• Copy of the act of establishment of the Brazilian institution (Ata de Constituição ou Ata de posse da diretoria atual)
• Copy of the "Cadastro Nacional de Pessoas Jurídicas -CNPJ"
• Declaration from the exchange institution confirming that the applicant has a place in the programme (Declaração de inclusão no programa)
• A notarized letter from the school/institution in Brazil confirming the enrolment or acceptance of the student and informing time length of studies, location (full address of the hosting institution) and name of its directors (Comprovante de matrícula ou reserva de vaga)
• Proof of financial means to support their stay in Brazil (Comprovante de manutenção, financiamento de bolsa ou documento equivalente)
• Address/names/qualifications of responsible parties in Brazil (a notarized letter assuming total responsibility) (Endereço completo do local de hospedagem do aluno bem como qualificação dos responsáveis)