Study (VITEM IV)
This type of visa is issued for foreign nationals travelling to Brazil to undertake the following activities: regular courses, study exchange or research exchange.
GENERAL RULES
- 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).
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- For studies or exchanges with duration of up to 90 days, the applicant must request a Visitor Visa (VIVIS). Norwegian and Icelandic passport holders are exempt from Visitor Visas (VIVIS); therefore, they do not need to obtain a visa if their studies last for up to 90 days. Other nationalities must check the visa requirements table.
- Foreign nationals who are already in Brazil can apply for residence permit for the purposes of study / exchange directly with the Federal Police.
- Student visa holders are permitted to undertake paid work, as long as the working hours are compatible with their course load. Details and clarifications must be requested to the Federal Police.
- 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.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
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Visa application form |
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Valid passport |
Passport valid for at least six months prior to its expiration date and must have at least two blank pages. |
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One passport photo |
Photo must be in color, front view, white background, size 4x5 cm (document/passport size), printed in photographic paper and taken recently. The same photo cannot be used for more than one application. |
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Police background check |
The document must be issued in English (international model) by the country of residence (if not issued by Norwegian or Icelandic authorities, the documents must be apostilled by the competent authority in the country of origin). If the applicant has lived in multiple countries within the last 12 months, a police background 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. The document must be stamped and signed by the local authority and must be issued not more than 90 days prior to delivery to this Embassy. The electronic version will not be accepted. |
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Birth certificate |
Birth certificate with both parents’ names residence (if not issued by Norwegian or Icelandic authorities, the documents must be apostilled by the competent authority in the country of origin). The document must be stamped and signed by the local authority and the electronic version will not be accepted. |
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Travel itinerary |
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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Proof of funds: 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 Norwegian or Icelandic university |
Applies only to higher education students. The document must attest that 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"/"cartório") 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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Visa Consent Form and Travel Authorisation (only for applicants under 18 years old) |
Forms signed by the parents/legal guardians Signatures must be notarized by a notary public and, then, apostilled in case of applicants under 18 years old, as well the details of the person who will be responsible for the minor in Brazil. |
- all required documents must be scanned and uploaded to the online form. Original documents (items 2 to 10) must be sent with your application (RER).
- the Embassy may request additional information, documentation or proceed to an interview, as deemed necessary.
VISA FEES
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HOW TO APPLY
Visa applications must be submitted by mail only.
Send your application, original documents and visa fee payment slip to:
Brasilianske Ambassaden
PO Box 4083 AMB
0244 Oslo
The name of the sender must be written on the envelope. It is also necessary to include a self-addressed, prepaid return envelope. The Embassy cannot be held responsible for lost or delayed mail.
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 to learn how to register.
LENGTH OF STAY IN BRAZIL
Validity period: limit date/deadline for the first entry in Brazil to take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa. Up to 1 year.
Duration of stay: period during which the individual is allowed to remain in Brazil – counted from the date of first entry in the country. Up to 1 year.
Extension of stay: the period of residence may be extended until the conclusion of the studies. In case an extension is necessary, the person concerned must contact the Federal Police before the end of the granted residence period.
FAMILY REUNION
Dependants (spouse, partner, children, other) may be granted a Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI), bound to the primary VITEM IV application, thus subject to the same conditions (e.g. same length of stay etc.). Family applications may be lodged jointly or after the primary applicant’s VITEM IV has been issued.