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Other Consular Services
Vitem IV

 

Temporary Visa IV (VITEM-IV)
 
For individuals pursuing graduate or post-graduate academic studies in Brazil
 
I-Application Requirements
 
1) Passport
Original (no copies), signed by the applicant, with a minimum remaining validity of six months and with at least two contiguous blank pages left.
 
► Non-US citizens must also present proof of legal residency, such as a photocopy of either a green card, a valid visa issued by the United States government, or an American Re-entry Permit.
 
► Please note the additional requirements for visa applications for minors under 18 years of age listed after Application Requirements.
 
2) DELIVERY RECEIPT ("Protocolo") printed upon completion of online visa request form
a)      Complete the ONLINE VISA REQUEST FORM by clicking HERE. Click on “VISA REQUEST” on bottom left-hand side of screen and follow instructions.
·         Please disregard the message about the website's security certificate. (See the image after these instructions.) 
·         ALL fields must be filled out, not only those indicated with an asterisk. Incomplete forms will be returned.
·         The information provided by the applicant will be used for issuing the VISA (e.g. spelling of name, address, date of birth).Be very careful to accurately complete the visa request form.
 
b) Print and sign the DELIVERY RECEIPT (“Protocolo”) by visiting the same web site and clicking “PRINT VISA FORM DELIVERY RECEIPT” on bottom left-hand side of screen.




 
3) One photograph
·         Passport size, in color or black and white, full-face only, on a white or clear background.
·         Instant, digital, scanned or photocopied photos are not acceptable.
·         Please attach the photo on the first square of the Delivery Receipt (“Protocolo”).
 
4) Round-trip-ticket
Applicants must present one of the following items:
·         A copy of the round-trip-ticket, e-ticket or e-booking.
·         A signed letter from the airline or travel agent, on their letterhead, with the itinerary, name(s) of the passenger(s), flight number or cruise information, and dates of arrival and departure from Brazil.
 
5.) Proof of residence in consular jurisdiction
A photocopy of a valid driver's license or utility bill will be accepted as proof of residence.
  
6.) Consular Fees
 
7.) International Certificate of Vaccination 
Applicants who have visited certain countries and territories (view list here) within 90 days prior to applying for a visa/entering Brazil are required to present a Yellow Fever International Certificate of Vaccination upon entering Brazil.
 
8.) Non-criminal record for all applicants 16 years of age or older. No more than 90 days old, issued by the Police Department of the applicant’s place of residence. The document must have an official signature as well as a stamped or haut-relief seal of the Police Department. Printouts of computer-generated criminal records are not accepted.
 
9.) Proof of health insurance policy that is valid for the Brazilian territory.
10.) Letter of acceptance from the Brazilian academic institution certified by the Brazilian Ministry of Education. The letter must be original and on the academic institution’s letterhead.
 
11.) For students who do not have a scholarship, proof of financial means of support, showing that the applicant is capable of maintaining his/herself while in Brazil (e.g. bank statements, letter of financial support from family, proof of other sources of income, etc.)
 
 
 
PLEASE NOTE: The documents listed above are not all-inclusive. The Consulate-General may request further documents at its discretion.
 
 
IMPORTANT
 
Visa applications for minors under 18 years of age must include:
 
a) "Authorization for Brazilian Visa Issuance for Mindocument, signed by both parents or legal guardians. Both signatures must be certified by a notary public if the visa application is submitted by mail or through a third party. If the visa application is submitted personally by one parent or legal guardian, the signature of the other parent or legal guardian must be certified by a notary public;
b) Certified copy of the minor's birth certificate;
c) Photo ID of both parents or legal guardians (original or notarized copy);
d) Legal guardians must present official proof of guardianship.
 
 
II- Method of payment
 
The Consulate-General of Brazil in Chicago ONLY accepts payments in the form of a Money Order issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS), payable to the “Consulate-General of Brazil in Chicago.” Personal checks, credit cards, or any other forms of payment are not accepted.


 
  
Multiple applications submitted together may be covered by one single money order for the total sum. When submitted by mail, multiple applications may be covered by one single money order only if they are sent in the same USPS envelope.
 
 
III- How to submit your completed visa application
 
HOW TO APPLY- For detailed instructions on how to submit your completed visa application in person, through a third party, or by mail, click here.
 
 
IV-Processing time and checking the status of your visa application
 
PROCESSING TIME - Be sure to plan your visa application in advance. After all application requirements are met, the processing time is approximately:
•     Four (4) working days, if applied in person;
•     Nine (9) working days, if applied by mail; and
•     Ten (10) working days, if applied through a travel or visa agency.
 These estimated processing times do not include:
•     The time an application is held by a travel or visa agency;
•     The time the applicant takes to provide additional information/documents subsequently required by the Consulate;
•     The time in the mail.
 
·         Individuals who have applied for a visa in person or through a third party:Please allow three (3) working days after the delivery of your application for it to appear in the system. Your visa will be ready for pick-up on the date specified on the Delivery Receipt (“Protocolo”) issued the day of your application.
 
·         Individuals who have applied for a visa by mail: Please use the tracking number on your USPS envelope to see when the Consulate has received your visa application. Allow 3 working days after that day for your application to appear in the system. Then, use the tracking number on the USPS return envelope included in your application to see when your passport and visa have been mailed to you. 
 
PLEASE NOTE:The processing time may increase for group visas and other special cases, and in times considered high season.
 
 
Additional Information
For additional information, please email visas@brazilconsulatechicago.org.
 
 

 

 

 

 
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