Study

VITEM IV: Study (Grade School, Undergraduate, Graduate, or Study Abroad Programs - over 90 days)

If your program will last less than 90 days, you may enter Brazil on a Visitor Visa (VIVIS)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Passport (valid and signed with at least two blank Visa pages)
• Proof of residence in the U.S. (visa or Green Card), for non-U.S. citizens
• Notarized copy of applicant's valid driver's license
• Visa Application Form Receipt (printed and signed)                
• Passport photo (2’’x 2’’)
• U.S. Postal Service Money Order (see Visa Fees page)
• Birth Certificate (original and one copy) - if not born in the USA, Birth Certificate must be apostilled or legalized
• FBI Background Check (issued within the past 60 days)
• Pre-paid Priority or Priority Express Envelope from U.S. Postal Service (envelopes from other carriers, e.g. FedEx/UPS are accepted)
• Proof of enrollment in accredited foreign university or other accredited institution of higher learning, if applicable
• Proof of enrollment in Brazilian university or other accredited institution of higher learning in which applicant will complete his or her program
• Must state applicant’s name, duration of program, and guarantee of a minimum of 15 hours of academic instruction per week.
• Proof of adequate funds for the duration of applicant’s stay in Brazil
• Checking/savings account balances, lines of credit, affidavit of financial sponsorship by parents/sponsor(s), scholarship awards, etc.

► Additional documents may be requested at the discretion of the Consular Authority

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS

In addition to the visa application requirements stated above, applicants who are younger than 18 years of age at the time of application must present the following additional materials:

• Original birth certificate and one copy
• Authorization for Issuance of Brazilian Visa for a Minor, signed by both parents. Signatures must be notarized.

If only one parent is listed on birth certificate, only that parent’s signature is required. If one parent has sole custody of applicant, a notarized copy of the court order awarding sole custody and exclusive parental rights must be presented. If one parent is deceased, a death certificate must be presented.

• For children of Brazilian parent(s): Declaração de Não-Cidadania declaring that the applicant is not a Brazilian citizen, signed by Brazilian parent(s), if applicable.
• Copy of passports or other form of photo ID for both parents.

The name on the parent’s photo ID must match parent’s name on the child’s birth certificate. If said parent has changed his or her name since the issuance of the birth certificate, the parent must present documentation showing proof of the name change (e.g. marriage certificate or court order).

HOW TO APPLY:

►Only USPS money orders are accepted.
►Visa fees are NON-REFUNDABLE!
►Visas can be requested by mail or by the drop box located at reception area of the Consulate-General in Atlanta.

Required documentation can be submitted by mail to the following address:

Consulate General of Brazil in Atlanta
Att: Visa Sector
3500 Lenox Rd NE, suite 800
One Alliance Center
Atlanta, GA 3032

Along with the required documentation for the visa, applicants must include an additional self-addressed, pre-paid return envelope (Priority or Priority Express flat-rate) from the U.S. Postal Service. This envelope will be used to return the visa to the applicant, and may be folded in half to fit inside the original sending envelope.
Applications by mail should also include the applicant’s contact information (address, phone number, and email) in case contact is necessary. Return envelopes with addresses outside the United States will not be accepted.The Consulate does not assume responsibility for any delays or loss by the postal service.

Questions? Send an e-mail to visa.atlanta@itamaraty.gov.br