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Student Visa

Who is eligible:

  • academic or religious students

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Requirements:

  • a passport valid for a minimum of six months from the date of intended arrival in Brazil, with at least one blank page available;

  • One Visa Application Form per applicant, completely filled out online, dated and signed by the passport holder or his/her parents/guardians. (You will need to print only the receipt page with the bar code: sign it and glue the picture). Parents must sign for minors under 18 years old;

  • minors under 18 years of age must present the original birth certificate and a copy. They also need a letter of consent, signed by both parents and duly notarized.

  • two recent 2” x 2” passport-photos, front view, white background. Snapshots and computer pictures are not accepted;

  • a copy of a round-trip ticket or a booked itinerary showing travel to and from Brazil, confirming purchase of the ticket and passenger’s name, itinerary, flight number and arrival/departure dates;

  • a copy of the US Alien Resident Card for foreign residents and/or a valid visa or document to return from Brazil or to go to another country;

  • FBI clearance issued within the last 3 months, certifying absence of criminal record. (only required for individuals 16 years of age or older.)

  • letter of acceptance, legalized by a notary public in Brazil, from school, college, or university in Brazil stating length of studies;

  • the school, college or university must be registered at the Ministry of Education in Brazil. Proof of register must be notarized in Brazil;

  • proof of financial capability during stay in Brazil (i.e., copy of bank or credit card statement, copy of savings certificate, letter from the employer, etc.) or affidavit from organization sponsoring the scholarship stating that it is responsible for the student. The signature(s) must be certified by a notary public.

  • proof of residence within the consular jurisdiction for the past 12 months (i.e., letter from the employer/educational institution notarized, copy of utility bill or voter's registration.


The Consulate may request additional information or documentation, as deemed necessary.

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Consular Fees:

  • U.S. passport holders must pay a processing fee of US140.00 in reciprocity for an identical fee paid by Brazilian citizens who apply for a tourist visa to the U.S.;


  • an additional absent fee of US$20.00 will be charged for any application not submitted in person by the applicant;


  • No cash, personal or company checks are accepted, only US POSTAL SERVICE MONEY ORDER, made out to the Consulate General of Brazil.

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    Special Note:

    • the student visa will be issued for a maximum of one year and is good for multiple entries;

    • whenever the planned stay exceeds 90 days, visitors must register with the Federal Police, within 30 days from first arrival in Brazil.

    • the visa may be extended in Brazil by the Federal Police (Departamento de Polícia Marítima, Aeroportuária e de Fronteiras-DPMAF), if requested at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the authorized stay (special requirements apply), according to the duration of the study and documentation presented to local authority;

    • the legalization of documents issued in the United States must be done by a Notary Public of the area of jurisdiction of the Consulate.

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