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Student Visa (VITEM IV)

Active

Brazil · Visto Temporário de Estudante

Official page Compare
Tuition Mixed
Work during study Allowed vacations: Unlimited
Post-study work None
Proof of funds — per program

Path to staying

  1. Study12 months, renewable
  2. Work permitpossible

Overview

Country
Brazil
Visa name
Student Visa (VITEM IV)
Local name
Visto Temporário de Estudante
Status
Active
Duration
12 months
Max duration
12 months
Renewable
Yes

Temporary visa (VITEM IV) for international students attending a regular course, internship, or study or research exchange at a defined educational institution. It covers basic and secondary education, undergraduate and postgraduate study, language courses, and other qualifying study. The visa is issued for the course duration up to 365 days; a continued stay requires an extension or study residence renewal through the Federal Police.

Tuition and costs

Tuition policy
Mixed
Free condition
Enrolled in a regular program at a public educational institution.
Scholarships
Available

Regular courses at public educational institutions are tuition-free under Brazil's constitutional guarantee of free public education. Private institutions charge tuition, which varies by institution and program; no single nationwide range is published. The PEC-G program also offers places without tuition fees to eligible international undergraduate students at participating institutions.

Work rights during study

Work allowed
Yes
Vacation hours
Unlimited
Permission
Automatic

The Migration Regulation permits VITEM IV holders to engage in remunerated activity when compatible with their study hours and applicable law. It does not set a general weekly hour cap. Work is not limited to campus. Internships must satisfy the applicable education and internship rules; confirm any particular employment arrangement with the competent authorities.

Fees and costs

Fees
Fee Type Amount Frequency
Consular visa application fee Application One time
Study residence authorization Permit BRL 168 One time
Federal Police Registration (CRNM) Registration BRL 205 One time

Dependents and family

Dependents
Allowed
Restriction
Eligible family members may apply under family-reunion rules; eligibility and procedure depend on the case.
Spouse work
Limited
Conditions
Family-reunion status authorizes remunerated activity under the general migration rules; check the dependent authorization and applicable labor rules.

How to apply

Interview
Not required
Official site
www.gov.br
Health insurance
Not required

Notes and caveats

Consular documentation, fees, payment methods, appointment arrangements, entry count, and processing estimates depend on the consular post and nationality. Study residence renewal requires proof of current enrollment, academic performance, and means of subsistence. Federal Police fees may apply for study residence authorization and CRNM issuance. Student status is not a post-study job-seeker visa. A separate qualifying residence route may be available after study, but there is no automatic post-study permit. Temporary study residence does not count toward ordinary naturalization, which requires a qualifying period of residence for an indefinite term. PEC-G is a separate government exchange program for eligible nationals of countries with relevant agreements.

Also in Brazil

Last verified Oct 9, 2026 Last changed Oct 9, 2026 Source

Change history

    • Name Student Visa (VITEM IV / VTRE) Student Visa (VITEM IV)
    • Official page https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-montevideu/servicos-consulares/servicos-para-estran…
    • Proof of funds (USD) 400 none
    • Application fee (USD) 100 none
    • Fees updated
    • Post study options updated

    removed universal language test and unsupported post-study permit; corrected naturalization and study-time pathway claims (https://www.gov.br/mj/pt-br/assuntos/seus-direitos/migracoes/naturalizacao/o-que-e-naturalizacao/).

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