Brazil's VITEM IV student visa is for applicants admitted to a Brazilian institution who can meet the financial and consular-document requirements.
Route overview
Student Visa (VITEM IV)
Typical timeline / duration: Temporary visa for study; registration with Federal Police after arrival may be required for longer stays.
Important notes
Submit the electronic visa form and signed RER receipt, passport with two blank pages, photo, police certificate for applicants 18+, return ticket, course-admission letter and visa fee.
Show three months of bank or credit-card statements, payslips, student-loan evidence or scholarship covering the stay. Family sponsorship requires a signed support declaration, sponsor ID and recent financial evidence.
This is Brazil's VITEM IV student visa; the application documents must match the admitting institution and course.
Study route; work is not automatically allowed.
Preparation checklist
Prepare route evidence: Online visa application form, valid passport, recent photo, criminal record/police certificate and proof of enrolment/admission at Brazilian institution; additional civil documents may be required by consulate.
Confirm the financial evidence: Proof of financial means/support is generally required; no single universal amount verified across consulates.
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