Visa
Visa
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GETTING THE VISA FOR ENTRY AND STAY IN BRAZIL
The students, visiting professors and researchers from universities or research institutes foreigners to stay a while in Dom Bosco Catholic University, must arrange a visa appropriate to each case, obtained in consular division of the Embassy of Brazil the country of origin. Depending on how long they will stay, need, after its entry and a 30-day period, the Police Department to get the Federal visa.
Without a visa and, if applicable, the status of residence, the student can not regularize their enrollment in the institution.
DOCUMENTS TO BE PROVIDED FOR OBTAINING THE ENTRY VISA
- Passport, with a minimum of six months validity;
- 4x4 photos, front and white background;
- Certificate of residence within the consular district;
- Letter of acceptance from the institution;
- The visa application form;
- Consular fee (check directly with the Embassy);
When the situation requires permanent visa, the Federal Police, to regularize it, delivering an identity card for foreigners. Otherwise, a fine will be charged for each day of delay. The documents required for this adjustment are:
- Passport;
- Copies of all sheets used the passport (including the original visa application);
- Two 3x4 photos, in color, with white background, recent;
- Receipts from fees paid.
The Federal Police delivers a specific form to be filed with fee to be paid, either in the bank, lottery shops, post offices and correspondent banks. If you prefer, you can access the form from the GRU and GRU form of identity card through the website of the Federal Police.
PROFICIENCY EXAM IN PORTUGUESE
The situations that require knowledge of the Portuguese language, the applicant must submit to the exam to receive "Certificate of Proficiency in Portuguese Language for Foreigners (CELPE-BRAS)", accepted by companies and institutions. This certificate is presented at four levels: intermediate, upper intermediate, advanced and advanced higher.
In countries where the test is not applied, the proof is conducted by Capes. In addition, the agency supports the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in sending teachers Brazilian Portuguese-speaking countries.
INTERNATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE
If students arrive in Brazil without health insurance previously made, will be directed to an insurance with one of the local agencies. Documents required to bring before leaving the country of origin:
- Passport;
- Student visa;
- Copy of entry in the home university or university card;
- Private health insurance;
- Letter of acceptance from the institution;
- Letter of recommendation from the student's home university advisor (for graduate school).
Travelers to Brazil should also pay attention to the instructions of the Brazilian health authorities. We recommend vaccination against yellow fever for people who will address the following states: Acre, Amazonas, Amapá, Macapa, Roraima, Rondônia, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Pará, Maranhão, Tocantins, Piauí, Bahia, Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo, São Paulo, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, Goiás and Distrito Federal. Those interested should get the vaccine ten days prior to travel to high risk areas. The vaccine is effective for protecting for ten years.
