STUDENT VISA - VITEM IV
Who is eligible:
Requirements:
- a passport valid for a minimum of six months from the date of intended arrival in Brazil, with at least two blank pages available;
- two Visa Application Forms, filled out, dated and signed by the applicant. Parents must sign for minors under 18 years old; (click here to download the application form now)
- minors under 18 years of age must present the original birth certificate and a copy. They also need a letter of consent, signed by both parents and duly notarized. The Consulate will legalize the signature of the notary public. A fee of ¥2.800 will be charged;
- two recent 5 x 7cm photos, front view, white background. Snapshots and computer pictures are not accepted;
- a copy of the Japan Alien Resident Card ( Gaikokujin Touroku-Shomei )for foreign residents and/or a valid visa or document to return from Brazil or to go to another country;
- police clearance issued within the last 3 months, certifying absence of criminal record. Police clearance must be legalized by the Consulate. A fee of ¥2.800 will be charged;
- letter of acceptance, legalized by a notary public in Brazil, from school, college, or university in Brazil stating length of studies;
- original Birth Certificate. The Consulate will then make a true copy. A fee of ¥700 will be charged;
- the school, college or university must be registered at the Ministry of Education in Brazil. Proof of register must be notarized in Brazil;
- proof of financial capability during stay in Brazil (i.e., copy of bank or credit card statement, copy of savings certificate, letter from the employer, etc.) or affidavit from organization sponsoring the scholarship stating that it is responsible for the student. The signature(s) must be certified by a notary public and legalized by the Consulate. A ¥2.800 fee will be charged;
- proof of residence within the consular jurisdiction for the past 12 months issued by the local authority and duly notarized.
The Consulate may request additional information or documentation, as deemed necessary.
Consular fees:
- ¥5.600 for the visa.
- in addition to the amounts indicate above, a processing fee of ¥14.000 will be charged to all USA passport holders in reciprocity for an identical fee paid by Brazilian citizens who apply for a visa to the US;
- an additional absent fee of ¥1.400 will be charged for any application not submitted in person by the applicant or by his/her immediate family.
Note that:
- The Consulate General of Brazil in Tokyo does not process same day visas (no rush fee!). The processing time is up to 07 (seven) working days. Please plan accordingly!
- How to apply and pick-up: In person(visa applicant) or by a visa agency only, click here for details.
- the student visa will be issued for a maximum of one year and is good for multiple entries. It must be used within 90 days from the date that it was issued;
- whenever the planned stay exceeds 90 days, visitors must register with the Federal Police, within 30 days from first arrival in Brazil. Together with passport, applicant must submit one of the original visa application forms which will be returned once the visa is issued;
- the visa may be extended in Brazil by the Federal Police (Departamento de Polícia Marítima, Aeroportuária e de Fronteiras-DPMAF), if requested at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the authorized stay (special requirements apply), according to the duration of the study and documentation presented to local authority;
- check vaccination for information about yellow fever.
- the legalization of documents issued in Japan must be done by a Notary Public of the area of jurisdiction of the Consulate.
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