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title: "Brazil Student visa requirements 2026: 1-year stay"
url: https://settleanywhere.com/countries/brazil/vitem-iv-student/
lang: en
updated: 2026-10-11
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Brazil · Student

# Brazil Student visa

**First stay:** 1 yr

VITEM IV — Estudo

First checked against official sources on 11 Oct 2026 [Change log](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/)

- **First stay:** 1 yr (Visa valid up to 1 year with an initial stay of up to 1 year; residence can be extended until the studies end.)
- **Who can apply:** Any passport (Nationality and consulate jurisdiction determine the application path.)
- **Work:** Yes (Paid work is permitted where hours are compatible with the course load.)

## Key facts

Student visa is a student route for Brazil. You can work locally. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.

- **Government fees:** BRL 168 ≈ $34 · BRL 205 ≈ $41
- **First stay:** 1 yr

## Cost, time and long term

**Government fees: BRL 168 ≈ $34 · BRL 205 ≈ $41**

- BRL 168.13 (≈ $34) Federal Police fee for processing and assessing a residence authorisation request (code 140066); nationals of CPLP countries are exempt.
- BRL 204.77 (≈ $41) Federal Police fee for issuing the Registro Nacional Migratório card (code 140120); no exemption.

**Renewal: Renewable**

Residence is first granted for up to 1 year and can be renewed until the course ends, with proof of enrolment, progress and means of support.

[Presidência da República](https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2015-2018/2017/decreto/d9199.htm)

**Citizenship: Time here doesn't count**

Naturalisation needs 4 years of residence with an indefinite term; years on a fixed-term authorisation do not count. The period is 1 year if you have a Brazilian child or Brazilian spouse or partner.

[Presidência da República](https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2015-2018/2017/decreto/d9199.htm)

## Why this route may not fit

Check this before you apply.

- Time on this route doesn't count toward citizenship
- Needs a place at a school or university in Brazil

### What you'll need

#### Who can apply

- The visa covers a regular course, internship, study exchange or research exchange linked to a defined educational institution.
- Regular courses require at least 15 weekly hours as a rule.

#### What you must show

- Federal Police fee for processing the residence authorisation request is BRL 168.13 (≈ $34); CPLP nationals are exempt.
- Federal Police fee for issuing the Registro Nacional Migratório card is BRL 204.77 (≈ $41).

#### Documents

- A valid travel document and a criminal record certificate from the country of origin are required.
- Proof of own or guardians' financial capacity for the stay, or proof of a scholarship, is required.
- Proof of enrolment or acceptance in the course is required for a regular course.

#### Steps

1. Holders register with the Federal Police within 90 days of entering Brazil.

#### After you arrive

- Residence for study is renewable each year until the studies end, on proof of enrolment, academic results and means of subsistence.

## When you become tax resident

How Brazil decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.

- **Stay on this route:** **1 year at first, renewable**
- **Tax residence:** - **At least 184 days in a up to 12 months, temporary visa holders** Presence in Brazil, continuous or not, makes a temporary-visa holder a resident on the day the 184th day is completed
- **Foreign-source income:** Brazilian tax residents are taxed on worldwide income at progressive rates up to 27.5%, with foreign-source income reported through Carnê-Leão; since 1 January 2026 a reduction cancels the tax on taxable monthly income up to R$5,000.

[All tax rules for Brazil](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/brazil/tax/) Tax records checked 12 Oct 2026

**Full official text**

Temporary visa for regular courses, study or research exchange, internships and religious studies lasting more than 90 days. (sources 1, 2, 3, 4)

#### What you must show and pay

- A fee of BRL 168.13 (≈ $34) · Federal Police fee for processing and assessing a residence authorisation request (code 140066); nationals of CPLP countries are exempt. (source 3)
- A fee of BRL 204.77 (≈ $41) · Federal Police fee for issuing the Registro Nacional Migratório card (code 140120); no exemption. (source 3)

#### Requirements

- The visa covers a regular course, internship, study exchange or research exchange linked to a defined educational institution. (source 5)
- Regular courses require at least 15 weekly hours as a rule. (source 1)
- Federal Police fee for processing the residence authorisation request is BRL 168.13 (≈ $34); CPLP nationals are exempt. (source 3)
- Federal Police fee for issuing the Registro Nacional Migratório card is BRL 204.77 (≈ $41). (source 3)
- A valid travel document and a criminal record certificate from the country of origin are required. (source 5)
- Proof of own or guardians' financial capacity for the stay, or proof of a scholarship, is required. (source 5)
- Proof of enrolment or acceptance in the course is required for a regular course. (source 5)
- Holders register with the Federal Police within 90 days of entering Brazil. (source 5)
- Residence for study is renewable each year until the studies end, on proof of enrolment, academic results and means of subsistence. (source 5)

#### Stay

- Visa valid up to 1 year with an initial stay of up to 1 year; residence can be extended until the studies end.
- Initial permitted stay: 12 months.
- Visa validity: 12 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.

#### Nationality

Nationality and consulate jurisdiction determine the application path.

#### Work

Paid work is permitted where hours are compatible with the course load.

#### Family

Dependants may apply for a family-reunion visa tied to the principal application.

Checked 2026-10-11

## Official sources

1. [VITEM IV — Study](https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-orlando/visa-section/types-of-visa/temporary-visa-vitem/study-vitem-iv) · Ministério das Relações Exteriores · checked 2026-10-10
2. [Lei nº 13.445/2017 (Lei de Migração), art. 30](https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2015-2018/2017/lei/l13445.htm) · Presidência da República · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2017-05-24
3. [Taxas — Polícia Federal (imigração)](https://www.gov.br/pf/pt-br/assuntos/imigracao/card/taxas) · Polícia Federal · checked 2026-10-11
4. [Taxas de imigração — isenções (nacionais da CPLP)](https://www.gov.br/pf/pt-br/assuntos/imigracao/card/taxas) · Polícia Federal do Brasil · checked 2026-10-11
5. [Portaria Interministerial nº 7, de 13 de março de 2018: temporary visa and residence for study](https://dspace.mj.gov.br/bitstream/1/924/4/PRI_GM_2018_7.html) · Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública / Ministério das Relações Exteriores · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2018-03-13
6. [Decreto nº 9.199/2017 (regulamento da Lei de Migração), arts. 37 and 38: temporary visas for study and work](https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2015-2018/2017/decreto/d9199.htm) · Presidência da República · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2017-11-20

## Student visa and its alternatives

| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Student visa | – | 1 yr, renewable | Yes |
| [Student residence](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/mexico/temporary-student/) Mexico | Needs income of MXN 26k+ a month ≈ $1,410 | – | – |
| [Student visa V](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/colombia/v-student/) Colombia | – | 2 yr | Yes |
| [Student stay](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/costa-rica/student/) Costa Rica | – | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| [Student residence](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/argentina/temporary-student/) Argentina | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |

## Questions people ask

### How much money do I need for the Student visa?

A fee of BRL 168.13 (≈ $34). Federal Police fee for processing and assessing a residence authorisation request (code 140066); nationals of CPLP countries are exempt. A fee of BRL 204.77 (≈ $41). Federal Police fee for issuing the Registro Nacional Migratório card (code 140120); no exemption.

### How long can I stay on the Student visa?

Visa valid up to 1 year with an initial stay of up to 1 year; residence can be extended until the studies end.

### Can I work on the Student visa?

Yes. Paid work is permitted where hours are compatible with the course load.

### Can I bring my family on the Student visa?

Dependants may apply for a family-reunion visa tied to the principal application.

### How are Student visa holders taxed in Brazil?

No special regime in our records is tied to the Student visa. The standard rules apply: Brazilian tax residents are taxed on worldwide income at progressive rates up to 27.5%, with foreign-source income reported through Carnê-Leão; since 1 January 2026 a reduction cancels the tax on taxable monthly income up to R$5,000. Under Lei 15.270 of 26 November 2025 the minimum tax on total income above R$600,000 applies to income received in calendar year 2026, assessed in the annual return filed in 2027 (exercício 2027).

## More in Brazil

[Digital nomad visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/brazil/vitem-xiv-digital-nomad/) [Work visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/brazil/vitem-v-work/) [Brazilian nationality by descent](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/brazil/citizenship-by-descent/)

## Study visas elsewhere

[🇨🇦 Study permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/canada/study-permit/) [🇺🇸 F-1 / M-1 Student visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-states/f-m-student/) [🇩🇴 Student permit E-1](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/dominican-republic/student-e1/) [🇦🇬 Student permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/antigua-and-barbuda/student-permit/) [🇨🇼 Student permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/curacao/student/) [🇧🇸 Student permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/the-bahamas/permit-to-reside-student/)

≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated.

## How this was checked

**Checked on 2026-10-11 against 6 official sources.** Status: verified against the official sources.

Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.

1. [VITEM IV — Study](https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-orlando/visa-section/types-of-visa/temporary-visa-vitem/study-vitem-iv) · Ministério das Relações Exteriores · checked 2026-10-10
2. [Lei nº 13.445/2017 (Lei de Migração), art. 30](https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2015-2018/2017/lei/l13445.htm) · Presidência da República · checked 2026-10-10
3. [Taxas — Polícia Federal (imigração)](https://www.gov.br/pf/pt-br/assuntos/imigracao/card/taxas) · Polícia Federal · checked 2026-10-11
4. [Taxas de imigração — isenções (nacionais da CPLP)](https://www.gov.br/pf/pt-br/assuntos/imigracao/card/taxas) · Polícia Federal do Brasil · checked 2026-10-11
5. [Portaria Interministerial nº 7, de 13 de março de 2018: temporary visa and residence for study](https://dspace.mj.gov.br/bitstream/1/924/4/PRI_GM_2018_7.html) · Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública / Ministério das Relações Exteriores · checked 2026-10-10
6. [Decreto nº 9.199/2017 (regulamento da Lei de Migração), arts. 37 and 38: temporary visas for study and work](https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2015-2018/2017/decreto/d9199.htm) · Presidência da República · checked 2026-10-10

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