Embassy Link Business and Tourist Visa Services

Student Exchange

  • Passport requirements: Original passport valid for at least six months, signed in designated place with at least 1 blank page
  • One (1) completed online application form: Print receipt and sign inside the appropriate box in blue or black ink only
  • Two (2) recent colour photo (scanned photos not acceptable) Photo should be 2″ x 2″  with a white or light coloured background, neutral expression with mouth closed and no hats or sunglasses .
  • Photocopy of round trip ticket to Brazil, OR a copy of itinerary on a Travel Agents company letterhead.
  • Police clearance certificate: Issued by the RCMP or local police within the last 6 months
  • Letter of enrollment: Issued by school, college or university in Brazil confirming enrollment or acceptance of the student in the exchange program. 
  • Registration letter: From school, college or university in Brazil.
  • Letter of Brazilian sponsor: Issued by Brazilian exchange students program organization stating the student’s inclusion in the program, name and location of the educational institution as well as the address/names/qualifications of “hosting family” in Brazil.
  • Proof of financial capability to pay for stay in Brazil.
  • Address for students stay in Brazil.
  • Service request form (SOF):This is EmbassyLink’s Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents.

Notes:

Travellers under the age of 18 will require:

  1. A letter from both parents authorizing the minor to apply for a Brazilian visa
  2. 2 x original notarized authorization forms signed by both parents
  3. 2 x photos
  4. Copy of birth certificate with parents’ names
  5. Copy of parents identity (passport or id card)
  6. In the case of divorced parents – a copy of the judgement granting guardianship