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NOTICE TO VISA APPLICANTS
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Please see specific instructions if you are applying for an exchange student visa

The Requirements are:
1.

A passport, which must be valid for at least six months from the intended date of entry in Brazil. Please, bring it to the Consulate together with documents listed below.

2.

One Visa Application Form, filled out, dated and signed by the applicant.

3.

Two photographs, passport size, color, front view, no head cover, off-white plain background, taken within the last six months.  Snapshots, copies and computer photos will not be accepted.

4.

Copy of the enrollment document at a Brazilian educational institution and a letter conferring the applicant a grant to study in Brazil. Please indicate the length of the intended stay in Brazil and present a document stating the amount of the grant when applicable, or the amount which will be transferred to Brazil during the stay of the applicant in the country. (See item 5, below, if applicant is under 18).

5.

A notarized letter proving that applicant's parents have the sufficient means to support him/her during the school-year in Brazil.

6.

Applicants under 18 years of age are also required to present a notarized letter from both parents authorizing this Consulate to issue them the appropriate visa.

7.

Applicants over 18 years of age must present a non-criminal record statement to be obtained at the Police Department of their city of residence.

8.

Proof of residence in the jurisdiction of this Consulate for at least one year.

9.

A $ 40.00 visa fee (U.S. passport holders are exempted as of May 28, 2010 on a reciprocity basis). There is an additional $ 20.00 fee if the application is not presented in person by the holder of the passport. Payments must be in U.S. Postal money order made out to the Consulate General of Brazil. Personal checks and cash will not be accepted.

10.

In addition to the amounts indicated above, a non-refundable processing fee of $ 140.00 will be charged to all US passport holders in reciprocity for an identical fee paid by Brazilian citizens who apply for a visa to the USA. Payment must be in U.S. Postal money order made out to the Consulate General of Brazil. Personal checks and cash will not be accepted.

11.

The International Immunization Certificate against yellow fever will only be required from international travelers coming from countries which pose a risk of international dissemination. Currently there are no countries posing such risk. (Please see FAQ 1402 at www.anvisa.gov.br ). Nevertheless, yellow fever vaccination is recommended if applicant intends to visit one of the following regions in Brazil: Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Federal District, Goiás, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima, Tocantins.

12. Proof of health insurance valid in Brazil.

Notes:
a)

As a general rule, once all the requirements are fulfilled the visas are ready in 5 (five) business days (excluding the day when applications are received by the Consulate). Some visas (depending on the applicant's nationality or personal status) may require a longer processing time. If the Consulate is busier than usual, the processing time for visas may be extended. The Consulate does not have an expedite fee.

b)

Upon arrival in Brazil bearers of a student visa must register with the Brazilian Federal Police Department (Delegacia de Estrangeiros) within 30 days from the date of arrival.

c)

Visa applicants must set up an individual appointment to deliver the visa applications previously filled out online.  The scheduling page offers you options of dates and time slots. If the desired date and/or slot is not available, select another date and/or time slot. Click here to go to the scheduling page.

Please see specific instructions if you are applying for an exchange student visa

Please click here to read general information about visas.

Please read the list of frequently asked questions about visas.