Pursuing graduate or post-graduate academic studies in Brazil.

Requirements for a VITEM IV visa:

1) Passport

US citizens: Original (no copies), signed by the applicant, with a minimum remaining validity of six months left and with at least two blank pages left. 

Non US citizens:

a) Original (no copies), signed by the applicant, with at least six months remaining validity and with at least two blank visa pages left.

b) Proof of legal residency as a photocopy of green card or of a valid visa in the United States, or an American Re-entrey Permit

Visas will be issued on a "laissez-passer" to individuals of Bhutan, Central African Republic and Taiwan.

2) Two visa application form

a) The visa form must be completely filled-out, signed by the applicant and must have an e-mail address for contact, or a phone number.

b) The form must be filled out front and back with legible hand writing.

 
For Visa application form, please click here

3) Two photographs

Passport size, in color or black and white, full-face only, on a white or clear background. Instant, digital, photocopies or scanned photos are not acceptable.

5) Non-criminal record  

For all applicants 16 years of age or older, issued not more than 90 days in advance by the Police Department of the applicant’s place of residence.

6) Letter of acceptance from the Brazilian academic institution  

On its letterhead certified by the Brazilian Ministry of Education.  Original letter only.

7) Proof of financial means of support

For students who do not have a scholarship.

8) Consular Fees 
Tourist visa fees vary according to nationality. Click here to see the visa fee table. 

Method of payment

The Consulate General in Chicago only accepts payments with Money Order issued by the U.S. Postal Service payable to “Consulate General of Brazil in Chicago”.

We will not accept personal checks, credit cards, or any other form of payment.

9) Processing Time

Usually, seven (7) working days, after all requirements are met. 
Note that this period does not include:

• the time the applicant takes to provide additional information/documents eventually required by the Consulate;
• the time in the mail.

During high season and in the case of group visas, longer processing time periods may apply.


PLEASE NOTE

► Minors under 18 years of age:  
• A copy of the minor’s birth certificate is required in all cases;
• Minors not traveling with both parents/guardians must provide a notarized letter of consent signed by the non-accompanying parent(s)/guardian(s) authorizing the Consulate to issue a visa;

 
► A International Certificate of Vaccination may be needed.

Additional Information

Please, send e-mail to the following address: visas@brazilconsulatechicago.org.