Visa - Temporary Visa IV (Student)

Temporary Visa IV may be granted to an individual intending to undertake regular undergraduate or graduate studies in Brazil, including technical studies.
This visa may be granted for up to 1 (one) year.

Requirements for a visa application

1. Passport valid for at least 6 months (the Embassy reserves the right not to endorse soiled, damaged or defaced passports);
   
2. 
   

   •	Effective from April 1st, 2010. The visa application form must be filled online at (click on the link below):
   	scedv.serpro.gov.br
   	If you get a message about the site’s security certificate, click on “continue to this website”.Fill in the information and print out the receipt at the end. Attach a passport size photo to the receipt and sign it in the appropriate box. Please note: The receipt from the online application is only valid for one month.

   
   
3. One passport-type photo, in color, front view (snapshots are not accepted);
   
4. For stays over 30 days: Certificate of Non-Criminal Record for applicants over 18 years, issued by the “Rikspolisstyrelsen” to be obtained at www.polisen.se – "register utdrag ur belastningsregistret för utlandsändamål " within 90 days from delivered at the Embassy. The document will be legalized by the Consular Sector at the cost of SEK 200;
   
5. Birth Certificate -- Personbevis, (original stamped and ink signed by Skatteverket, no copies accepted) to be obtained from Skattemyndigheten/Folkbokföringen, in English, with parents name on, duly signed by the officer in charge at the “Folkbokföringen”, authenticated by the Consular Sector at the cost of SEK 200;
   
6. Proof that the applicant has been a resident in Sweden for the last 12 months - a Personbevis, for example;
   
7. Proof of enrollment (or that the enrollment is secured) in a regular undergraduate, graduate or technical course in Brazil, duly recognized by a Notary Public in Brazil (“Cartório”). The letter from the Brazilian educational institution must also inform the period of study;
   
8. Proof that the school/University is certified (“reconhecida”) at the Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC);
   
9. Proof that the applicant has either a scholarship or adequate financial resources for his/her maintenance in Brazil. It is illegal for the holder of a student visa to work in Brazil;
   
10. Proof that the applicant has a health insurance while studying in Brazil;
    
11. An applicant under 18 years of age not traveling with both parents or legal guardian (s) must provide a notorized letter of consent signed by the non-accompanying parent and guardian. This document will be authenticated by the Consular Sector at the cost of SEK 200;
    
12. Certificate of vaccination, if necessary (see information on vaccination below).

Consular Fees and Processing Time

1. All consular fees should be paid by Bankgiro, number 5662-5825 and the receipt shall be enclosed with the documents; click on Payment of consular fees
   
2. The consular fee for a Temporay Visa IV (Student) is SEK 400.
3. Based on reciprocity, citizens from:
   the USA pay an additional processing fee of
   SEK 1.400
   
4. For each document legalized at the Consular Sector: SEK 200;
   
5. Applications made by mail or through an agent or third party shall be charged an additional fee of
   SEK 200;
   
6. Processing time:
   

   After all the documentation has been received at the Embassy and fees are paid, please allow a minimum of 10 (ten) working days for the issuance of the visa;

   
   
7. In times of heavy workload waiting times will increase. Therefore, do not leave your application to the last minute and do not commit yourself to travel plans until you know when your visa will be issued.

Other Relevant Information

1. The issuance of a visa is a discretionary act of the Republic of Brazil. Since this is a purely discretionary act, there can be no guarantees regardless of the circumstances presented. A visa can be granted, denied, extended or changed according to national interests, even if it is a visa previously authorized. A visa is not a right in itself, but an expectation to be admitted.
   
   Whenever there is a doubt on the purpose of the trip, the identity of the applicant, or if the applicant is aggressive or disrespectful with the Consular personnel, the visa can be denied or one also may be required to be interviewed by a consular officer, who may request additional documents or information.
   
   

   Although you may submit you application by a mail or courier, the Embassy reserves the right to require the applicant to collect her/his passport in person at the Consular Section whenever it judges necessary.

   
   
2. This visa may be granted for up to 1 (one) year and it is good for multiple entries, for the time of the visa´s duration. If necessary, an extension may be obtained with the Federal Police in Brazil, if requested at least 30 days prior to the expiration;
   
   
3. Students planning to stay more than 30 days must register with the Federal Police in Brazil within 30 days of arrival. For this purpose make sure to take the second copy of the application form, which will be returned to you duly stamped by the Consular Sector;
   
   
4. General conditions are subject to change without prior notice;
   
   
5. The requirements listed above should not, in any way, be considered all-inclusive. The Consular Sector of the Brazilian Embassy reserves the right to apply additional requirements, when they are deemed necessary.
   
   
6. Documentation returned by mail;
   Applicants should provide the Embassy with a self-addressed stamped envelope of suitable size.
   
   
7. The Embassy of Brazil cannot be held responsible for lost or delayed mail.

QUESTIONS?

Write to: consular@brazilianembassy.se

Click on the items below to obtain information and forms

Brazilian laws

Consular documents by mail

CPF Individual Taxpayer Registry for non-residents

Legalization and authentication of documents

Payment of consular fees

Power of attorney

Travel Authorization Form for Persons under 18 years old
- One minor
- Two minors
- Three minors

Vaccines

Visa