
At Caminhos, we ensure that you not only learn but also have fun and immerse yourself in Rio like a local. Moreover, we truly foster a family atmosphere here, and our dedicated staff is always ready to help with anything you need.
Student Visa for Brazil: How Caminhos Can Guide You Through the Process?
The student visa application process for Brazil involves some bureaucracy, which can take time. We recommend that you only go through this process if you plan to stay in Brazil for longer than 90 days and do not intend to travel to Brazil within the next few weeks. For shorter periods, we recommend entering the country on a tourist visa.
For those looking to study in Brazil and learn Portuguese, understanding the requirements in advance is essential. If you do wish to apply for a Student Visa for Brazil, we can organize all the necessary documents here in Brazil and send them to you, ensuring you meet the requirements for a student visa for Brazil. Our team will guide you through the process, making it easier to obtain your visa and start your journey to study in Brazil.
Read our blog post: How to get your Student Visa for Brazil with Caminhos Language Centre.
Overview

Which packages do we offer?
6-Month Student Visa:
1-Year Student Visa:
Steps to obtain your Student Visa:
STEP 1: REQUIREMENTS
Look up the consulate or embassy of Brazil in your home country and find out the requirements for obtaining a Student Visa for Brazil. The paperwork requirements differ from country to country.
STEP 2: CHOOSE A COURSE
Take a look at the Portuguese courses Caminhos offers and advise us how long you would like to study. We offer 6-month or 1-year plans for you. It is also good to do our level test so that our teachers can assess our level of Portuguese.
STEP 3: BOOK YOUR COURSE
Book and pay for your course (for Student Visa for Brazil, we require full payment upfront, and we suggest you do a bank transfer to avoid any fees).
STEP 4: EMAIL US
Email your receipt of payment to info@caminhosbrasil.com.
STEP 5: DOCUMENTS
Caminhos staff will send the required documents for your Student Visa for Brazil.
STEP 6: CONSULATE
You will need to visit the Brazilian consulate or embassy in your home country. Please make sure you fully read the information on their website and prepare all of the required documents before your appointment.
STEP 7: REGISTRATION
When you arrive in Brazil and go through immigration, you will be told that you have 90 days to register your Student Visa with the Polícia Federal. You will need to make an appointment and go to the Polícia Federal department at Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont Airport.
STEP 8: STUDENT VISA CARD
Typically, 2-3 months after your Polícia Federal visit, you will be notified by the Polícia Federal (for example, by email) that you can return to collect your Brazil student visa card.
Extending Your Brazilian Student Visa
Please contact us if you need information on how to extend your student visa while in Brazil. We can help you with that too.
Changing From a Tourist Visa to a Student Visa
If you are on a Tourist Visa and would like to change to a Student Visa, it is now possible to do this within Brazil. You will just need to go to the Federal Police and follow some steps. The documents from Caminhos can be arranged very quickly once you enroll in your courses and the payment is made.


