REGULATIONS

·         Foreigners travelling to Brazil as student trainees require this type of visa.

·         Nationals of the following countries, whose stay in Brazil will not exceed 90 days and who will not receive any payment in the country, are exempted from this type of visa: Austria, Finland, France, Iceland, Italy, The Philippines, Poland, Spain and United Kingdom.

·         Passport should be valid for at least six months.

·         First entry into Brazil must be made within 90 days from the date the visa is issued. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure the application is lodged accordingly.

·         Applicants must have lived in Bulgaria for at least one year prior to the visa application.

·         Length of stay in Brazil can be up to 1 year, not extendable.

·         Registration with the DPMAF must take place within 30 days of arrival in Brazil. For this purpose, make sure to take the second copy of the application form duly stamped by this Consulate.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A VISA APPLICATION

·         Passport (The Consulate reserves the right not to endorse soiled, damaged or defaced passports).

·         Two application forms completed and signed by the applicant.

·         Two passport-size photographs.

·         Certificate of Prosecution / Conviction History. Certificate of Prosecution / Conviction. This document may be obtained at  a Regional Tribunal of Justice or at the Municipal Tribunal of Justice. Note that it may take up to 10 days for the document to be issued

·         Proof of financial means for the duration of the stay in Brazil. Please be advised that it is illegal for the holder of this category of visa to receive a salary from a Brazilian source. However, travel, accommodation and out of pocket expenses allowances are permitted.

·         Written confirmation of the applicant’s acceptance by the Brazilian institution or company.

·         A letter of introduction from a recognised student exchange institution (eg IAESTE, AIESEC), or an international co-operation organisation, or international co-operation department of Brazilian Ministries.

·         Certificate of vaccination, if necessary (see information enclosed).

Consular fee US$  60.00 ( dollars)

·         All consular fees should be paid in cash (US dollars) at the Consulate