UNDERGRADUATE, MASTER OR DOCTORATE
     STUDENT (TEMPORARY VISA IV) 

      This kind of visa is issued to foreign citizens travelling to Brazil to undertake university studies in a Brazilian institution recognized by the Brazilian Ministry of Education.


DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

A – Passport valid for a minimum of six months or the duration of the visa,
      whichever is longer.

B – Application form (2 copies) duly completed and signed.

C – Two recent 3 x 4 cm photographs

D – Proof of enrolment in an educational institution in Brazil.
      Duration of course must be indicated.

E – Certificate of residence in Palestinie for the last twelve months issued by the
      Palestinian municipal authorities (original)

F – Proof of availability of sufficient funds for self-maintenance for the duration of        stay  in Brazil (US $500.00 per month) or scholarship

G – Certificate of good behaviour issued by the Palestinian Ministry of Justice 
    (original)     

H – Valid international yellow fever vaccination certificate, if visitor has been to       some African or South American countries within three months prior to
      entering Brazil. A list of these countries will be provided upon request.

I – Birth certificate (original)



PLEASE NOTE THAT

Visas are valid for arrival in Brazil within 90 days from the date of issuance. Maximum duration of the VITEM-IV visa is one year. Extensions can be applied for at the Department of Federal Police, in Brazil, at least 30 days before the visa expires. Applications for extensions must be accompanied by a school report from the Brazilian educational institution in which the applicant has been enrolled in addition to proof of enrolment for the following school term. VITEM-IV holders who are to stay in Brazil for more than 90 days MUST register in person at the Department of Federal Police in Brazil within the first 30 days after their arrival.

      A copy of the visa application form must be submitted to the Police authorities. Pertinent inquiries should be addressed to the Representative Office of Brazil. Applications for Temporary Visa IV can only be submitted in the consular district in which the applicant has lived for the last twelve months.