Brazilian Student Visas, Student Visa Service, Brazilian Consulate of Chicago, Brazil Visa Services

Brazil Visa Service will only accept Visas for Residents of: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

1. PASSPORT:

A valid and signed passport. Your passport must be at least 6 months valid from date of intended arrival in Brazil and having at least two blank pages left. Amendment pages 22, 23 and 24 are not visa pages. PLEASE NOTE: THE PASSPORT MUST BE SIGNED AND INCLUDED WITH THE APPLICATION TO OBTAIN A VISA.

2. BRAZILIAN APPLICATION FORM:

Download 2 (two) Brazilian application forms, complete fully and sign.

3. PHOTOGRAPHS:

2 (two) recent photographs, 2 in. x 2 in., passport type.

4. POLICE RECORD:

All applicants 16 years of age and older must present a signed, good conduct police report (records check). This letter must originate from the main police department from the city which the applicant has resided for the past year. The report is valid for only 90 days.

PAYMENTS:

5. A Visa Fee of $180.00 per passport is required by the Consulate of Brazil, U.S. Post Office money order only!; the Consulate does not accept personal checks or other forms of payment. Please make payable to: Consulate of Brazil, 401 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL.

6. A Service Fee of $60.00 per passport is also required (Cash, company check or money order -- personal checks are not accepted). Please make Payable to: Rita Richter. Send payment and materials to: Rita Richter, 3950 N. Lake Shore Dr., Suite 1820D, Chicago, IL 60613.

7. CONSENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER:

Applicants under 18 years of age must provide parents or legal guardians authorization to travel to and from Brazil. It will be acceptable as proof of authorization to have the application forms signed by both parents or legal guardians or a letter of consent authorizing the minor to travel to and from Brazil. In any case, the signatures must be notarized by a notary public.

8. Enrollment statement from the school to be attended in Brazil. A Brazilian Government Agency, or an authorized academic institution or an international cooperation organization letter of invitation or similar document, with information, such as confirmation of the applicant's acceptance or registration, applicant's enrollment situation (intern, regular student, visitor student, other), course/activities description (classroom only, activities outside of the classroom arena, collecting data, contacting other nonacademic institutions/organizations/companies, etc.), credits to be received upon return to the U.S., scholarship or means of support, and people who will be financially responsible for the applicant while in Brazil (names, addresses and qualifications).

9. Proof of International Health Insurance.

10. You are required to cover the cost of returning your passport with the stamped visa. Please include postage payment or provide a self-addressed, prepaid envelope for the delivery service desired (we recommend FedEx or UPS). Please note: Returning your package via the U.S. Postal Service, including Express Mail, Priority Mail, Certified or Registered letter, or any other SASE for the U.S. Postal Service, is NOT acceptable.

11. PROOF OF SUPPORT:

Proof of means of support for students who do not have a scholarship or financial aid, showing that they will be financially able to maintain themselves during their stay in Brazil. As proof of financial means, the Consulate accepts bank statements, family financial support letter or documents showing other sources of income.

12. A signed letter from the U.S. university/school/academic institution/educational exchange program, on its official letterhead, explaining the precise purpose of the study/course/research/activity/internship in Brazil and whether it is part of the student's curriculum program, as well as stating its financial responsibility for the applicant while in Brazil.

13. Round-trip ticket or reservation: applicants can present a copy of the round-trip ticket, reservation, e-ticket reservation, e-booking or a signed letter from the airline or travel agent, on their official letterhead, with the itinerary, name(s) of the passenger(s), flight number, and dates of arrival to and departure from Brazil.

Please note: If your passport does not require a Brazilian Visa stamp or you are unable to obtain a Visa--for any reason--your passport will be returned to you and you will be charged the full service fee.

Important:

Portuguese Services and Brazil Visa Service are non-government-owned businesses not affiliated with nor employed by any Brazilian Consulate Office.