Student
visas
Passport requirements are the same as for tourist and business visas.
Two application forms must be downloaded and completed and two passport
photographs provided. All applicants over 16 years of age must provide
a signed good conduct police report from their country of origin. The
letter must originate from the main police department from the city
in which the applicant has resided for the past year. The report is
valid for ninety days only.
Each
student needs a consent / authorization letter, from both parents or
legal guardians; the signatures must be on the application forms; in
any case the signatures must be notarised by a notary public. There
must be an enrolment letter from a Brazilian Government Agency or an
authorized
academic institution or an international co-operation organization letter
of invitation, confirming the applicant’s acceptance or registration,
enrolment situation and a description of courses and activities, scholarship
or means of support and names, addresses and qualifications of the persons
who will be financially responsible for the applicant while in Brazil.
The person without a scholarship or financial aid must show proof of
means of support. The Consulate accepts bank statements, family financial
support letters or documents showing other sources of income.
There must be proof of international health insurance. There must be
a signed letter from a university, school or other academic institution
in the country of origin, on official letterhead, explaining the precise
purpose of the study or course; whether it is part of the student’s
curriculum programme, including a statement of financial responsibility
for the applicant while in Brazil.
The applicant must include a copy of a round trip ticket reservation
or eticket reservation.