Visa & Residence Permits

27 Jan 2009

If you are going to study in Brazil, you need a temporary visa IV.

This kind of visa is issued to foreign citizens travelling to Brazil to undertake university studies in a Brazilian institution recognized by the Brazilian Ministry of Education.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Passport valid for a minimum of six months or the duration of the visa, whichever is longer.
  2. Application form (2 copies) duly completed and signed.
  3. Two recent 3 x 4 photographs
  4. Proof of enrolment in an educational institution in Brazil. Duration of course must be indicated.
  5. Certificate of residence in the Netherlands for the last twelve months issued by the Dutch municipal authorities (international model)
  6. Proof of availability of sufficient funds for self-maintenance for the duration of stay in Brazil (€ 665.00 per month) or scholarship.
  7. Certificate of good behaviour issued by the Dutch Ministry of Justice (international model) within 90 days from delivery to the Consulate. Issurance by Dutch authorities may take up to 4 weeks.
  8. Birth certificate (international model)

PLEASE NOTE THAT

Visas are valid for arrival in Brazil within 90 days from the date of issuance. 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. Applications for Temporary Visa IV can only be submitted in the consular district in which the applicant has lived for the last twelve months.

CONSULAR FEES

A charge of € 36,00 is applicable per visa. An additional processing fee of € 117,00 is charged to visa applications presented by U.S. citizens in reciprocity for identical fee paid by Brazilian citizens who apply for a visa to the United States of America. 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. ALL APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENT ARE SUBJECT TO A € 9,00 HANDLING FEE, IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER APPLICABLE FEE.

All fees are payable in cash. Other currencies, credit cards or cheques are not accepted.

UPON DELIVERY OF COMPLETE DOCUMENTATION AT THE CONSULATE-GENERAL, PLEASE ALLOW A MINIMUM OF THREE WORKING DAYS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THE VISA. ADD A MINIMUM OF TWO WORKING DAYS FOR PASSPORTS RETURNED BY MAIL. THE CONSULATE GENERAL IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY, EXCEPT LOCAL HOLIDAYS AND SEPTEMBER 7TH FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM .

QUESTIONS?

Write to visas@consbras.nl

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