UNDERGRADUATE, MASTER OR DOCTORATE STUDENT AND INTERNS (TEMPORARY VISA IV)

This kind of visa is issued to foreign citizens:
a) travelling to Brazil to undertake studies in a Brazilian institution recognized by the Brazilian Ministry of Education; and
b) entering Brazil as interns provided that the internship is part of the university studies.

GENERAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

1– Passport valid for a minimum of six months or the duration of the visa,
whichever is longer.

2– One recent 3 cm x 4 cm photograph, front view

3 – One visa application form (click here to fill in the form). Please disregard the error message about the website’s security certificate. Click at “Continue to this website (not recommended)”.

Fill in the form.
. Click "SEND" to receive your processing number and receipt.
. Print the receipt.
. Attach your photograph
. Sign the receipt.
. Bring the duly completed and signed receipt, the original documentation, passport and payment.

The visa application form filled out online is valid for one month only. If you apply after that period, it will be necessary to fill out another form.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS PER CATEGORY

A- Undergraduate, master or doctorate students:

- proof of enrolment issued by an educational institution in Brazil. Duration of course must be indicated;
- round trip air ticket or e-ticket stating complete itinerary with passenger’s name. Itinerary must be on airline or travel agent’s letterhead paper or identified with travel agency/airline stamp. Itinerary must also show dates and cities in Brazil of entry and departure;
- proof of availability of sufficient fund for self-maintenance for the duration of stay in Brazil or scholarship (at least €665,00 per month)
- certificate of good behaviour (international model) issued by the Ministry of Justice within 90 days from delivery to the Consulate. Issuance by the Dutch authorities may take up to 4 weeks, upon presentation of a declaration issued by this Consulate. Such declaration can be issued upon presentation of a photocopy of either the applicant’s ID or passport. The consular fee is € 13,50 and the processing time is up to 5 working days; and
- birth certificate (international model).

Note: According to the course the applicant intends to follow in Brazil, additional documents will be required on a case by case basis.

B– Interns provided that the internship is part of universities studies:

- Written confirmation of application’s acceptance by the Brazilian university;
- proof of availability of sufficient fund for self-maintenance for the duration of stay in Brazil (€665,00 per month) or proof of scholarship or maintenance allowance. No employment relationship between institution and intern is allowed under this visa;
- round trip air ticket or e-ticket stating complete itinerary with passenger’s name. Itinerary must be on airline or travel agent’s
letterhead paper or identified with travel agency/airline stamp. Itinerary must also show dates and cities in Brazil of entry and departure; and
- certificate of good behaviour (international model) issued by the Ministry of Justice within 90 days from delivery to the Consulate. Issuance by the Dutch authorities may take up to 4 weeks, upon presentation of a declaration issued by this Consulate. Such declaration can be issued upon presentation of a photocopy of either the applicant’s ID or passport. The consular fee is € 13,50 and the processing time is up to 5 working days; and
- birth certificate (international model).

PLEASE NOTE THAT

– On a reciprocity basis, first entry into Brazil must be made within 90 days after the visa has been issued for passport holders of the following countries:Angola, Bahrain, Cambodia, Cape Verde, China, Cuba, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Greece, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Qatar, Korea, Kuwait, Laos, Libya, Myanmar, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Philippines, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, Taiwan and Tunisia.

Maximum duration of the VITEM-IV visa is one year. Extensions can be applied for at the Department of Federal Police, in Brazil, at least 30 days before the visa expires. Applications for extensions must be accompanied by a school report from the Brazilian educational institution in which the applicant has been enrolled in addition to proof of enrolment for the following school term.

VITEM-IV holders who are to stay in Brazil for more than 90 days MUST register in person at the Department of Federal Police in Brazil within the first 30 days after their arrival. A copy of the visa application form must be submitted to the Police authorities.

VITEM-IV holders intending to stay in Brazil for more than 180 days are allowed to take their personal effects exempt from import duties. Pertinent inquiries should be addressed to the Consulate-General.

- British students willing to attend to Portuguese classes in Brazil shall prove monthly additional income of US$ 1,000.00 over the due amount of the course fee. The Portuguese course must be composed of minimal 15 hours per week.

CONSULAR FEES

A charge of € 36,00 is applicable per visa. For US citizens, only a processing fee of € 126,00 will be charged. British subjects will be subject to a € 139,50 processing fee when the validity of their visas is over 180 days, on a reciprocity basis. Holders of French passports are subject to a € 90.00 processing fee, on a reciprocity basis. ALL APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENT ARE SUBJECT TO A € 18,00 HANDLING FEE, IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER APPLICABLE FEE.
All fees are payable either by debit card (PIN) or in cash. Credit cards and cheques are not accepted.

UPON DELIVERY OF COMPLETE DOCUMENTATION AT THE CONSULATE-GENERAL, PLEASE ALLOW A MINIMUM OF FIVE WORKING DAYS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THE VISA. ADD A MINIMUM OF TWO WORKING DAYS FOR PASSPORTS RETURNED BY MAIL.

“This Consulate General does not provide express services, therefore, we strongly advise you not to commit yourselfto travel plans until you know when your visa will be ready for collection.

General conditions are subject to change without prior notice.”

QUESTIONS?
Write to visas@consbras.nl