Brazil Student Visa

Brazil is a fusion of cultures and a perfect destination for international students. It is home to a wide range of races, religions, and values. By studying in Brazil, you can explore its bright and vibrant culture. Every year about 4,000 students choose to study in Brazil. 

To study in Brazil, you will need to apply for a Brazil Student Visa as it is a Portuguese speaking state. So, you have to learn Portuguese before applying for a student visa, and you have to pass a competitive examination.

How to get a Brazil Student Visa?

Everyone who wants to study in Brazil needs to obtain a Brazil Student Visa (VITEM-IV). It is a type of Brazil Temporary Visas, and it is valid for up to one year, depending on the type of study course. It can be renewed several times as essential for the completion of the study course. You need to request the visa extension at a Federal Police Department at least 30 days before the expiry of the current visa. Before applying for a student visa, you must have an acceptance letter from the concerned educational institution in Brazil.

After you arrive in Brazil, you need to register with the Brazilian Federal Police local office within 90 days. After registration, you will get a migration registration card and a residency for one to three years. The registration card can be renewed. 

Note that the Brazil visa requirements vary from country to country. If you want to study in Brazil without any immigration purposes or wish to perform paid activities, you can apply for a special temporary visa at the nearest Brazilian Embassy. 

Requirements for a Brazil Student Visa

You must have the following documents to obtain a Brazil student visa.

1. Completed Brazil Student Visa Application Form

2. Valid passport

3. Passport-size picture

4. Proof of enough sufficient financial means to cover the entire stay

5. An acceptance letter from the educational institution in Brazil

6. Proof of accommodation in Brazil

7. Police record from the native state

8. Evidence of visa fee payment

9. Academic documents or transcript

Note that all the documents must be legalized by the Brazilian Embassy in your native state before submitting them.

Cost of a Brazil Student Visa

The cost of a Brazil visa varies from country to country. But usually, it will cost around US$ 180.00 for a Brazil Student Visa.

Processing time for a Brazil Student Visa

The processing time for a student visa depends on the location of the Brazilian Embassy where you apply for a visa. Generally, it will take more than ten days for student visa processing.

Can you apply for a Brazil eVisa?

No, you can not apply for a Brazil visa online. Earlier, the nationals of the United States, Canada, Australia, and Japan were able to apply for a Brazil visa online. Now the citizens of these countries can travel to Brazil without a visa for up to 90 days. Moreover, for a stay longer than 90-days, they have to apply for a Brazil visa at the nearest Brazilian embassy.

The 8 Top Rated Universities in Brazil 2020

The following are some of the top-rated universities in Brazil.

1. University of São Paulo

2. University of Campinas

3. Federal University of Minas Gerais

4. Federal University of Santa Catarina

5. Federal University of São Paulo 

6. Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro 

7. University of Brasília

8. Federal University of Pelotas