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Requirements for obtaining a Student Visa for Brazil

Brazil Expedited Visa Service

Country: Brazil

Visa Type: Student

The following are required to obtain a Student Visa for Brazil

At this time, due to requirements of the consulate of Brazil, please allow a minimum of 15 business days to process a student visa application.


PASSPORT

  • Original signed passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • Your passport must have at least 1 clear blank visa pages available for the visa stamp(s).
  • EDS can obtain passport services for you on your behalf if needed. Please see our PASSPORT section.

APPLICATION FORM

  • As of June 9th, 2008, the Visa Application Form must be completed online. Please visit this link to complete the form: https://scedv.serpro.gov.br A new page will will open in a new window. Please click on a Visa Request. Complete all of the relevant fields on-screen then click on "Next". Follow the instructions and complete the form. You will finish by printing the confirmation page. Please do not forget to sign and date the printed confirmation. Return this form to EDS along with your other documents
  • All non-U.S. Passport Holders must include a photocopy of a green card or valid U.S. work visa.

PHOTOGRAPHS

  • Two (2) recent 2" X 2" passport type photographs, in color, front view, and with a plain light background.

OTHER DOCUMENTS

  • Proof of financial ability to pay for one's stay in Brazil.
  • Good conduct record issued by the local (i.e., applicant's place of residence) police department /authority.
  • Copy of school registration or confirmation of acceptance, notarized parent's authorization (if applicant is under 18 years of age), address/names/qualification of responsible parties in Brazil.
  • A copy of driver license.
  • A copy of applicant's birth certificate.
  • Document legalization: Applicant's Birth Certificate and Good Conduct Record must be authenticated (legalized) by the Brazilian Embassy prior to the processing of the visa. There are fees associated with this process. Please contact EDS to confirm the associated fees.

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Visas cannot be changed or extended. If your travel plans change after the visa is issued you will need to re-apply for a new one.
  • Also note: Any visa applicant may be interviewed by a consular officer if necessary.
  • Please note: Validity of granted visa is contingent on entry to the country within 90 days of issuance.
  • A visa obtained on an emergency basis for this country may incur an additional surcharge. Please call or write to discuss your specific circumstances.

PAYMENT

The consulate only accepts United States Postal Money Orders for the cost of the visas. If you prefer, EDS can obtain the money order for the consulate. EDS accepts VISA, MasterCard, Discover Card, and American Express. Money orders and cash are also accepted.


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SENDING YOUR DOCUMENTS

When you have completed the visa application form, the EDS Service Request form, and this pre-shipping checklist, you may send all of your documents to the address below. We recommend using FedEx, UPS, DHL, or the USPS Express Mail for next-day delivery.

Embassy Document Services
Attn: Visa Processing
14908 Honey Locust Court
Woodbridge, VA 22193


All same day requests must be received by 8am. We recommend using FedEx, UPS, or DHL. Applications received after 8am will be submitted the next business day.