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Brazil · Visto Temporário de Estudante
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.
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.
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.
| 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 |
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.
Last verified Oct 9, 2026 Last changed Oct 9, 2026 Source
removed universal language test and unsupported post-study permit; corrected naturalization and study-time pathway claims (gov.br).
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