Brazil long-stay study visa (VITEM IV) from Algeria
Last verified: July 2026 (gov.br source)
Which visa do you need to study in Brazil (long stay) from Algeria?
For long studies, you need a VITEM IV visa (study) issued by the Brazilian consulate/embassy, after admission to a Brazilian institution. On arrival, you must register with the Federal Police (RNM / CRNM card) within the deadline. Note: a OuiVisa partner agency assists the visa + enrolment; the RNM registration is referred to a licensed adviser.
Official source: gov.br
At a glance
- Who for
- Long studies
- Document
- VITEM IV visa (study)
- Prerequisite
- Admission to a Brazilian institution
- e-Visa
- Not applicable
- After arrival
- RNM registration (Federal Police — referred to adviser)
- Submission in Algeria
- Brazilian consulate/embassy
- Decision
- Brazilian consular authority
- OuiVisa route
- Partner agency
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Admission letter from the Brazilian institution
- Proof of funds for the stay
- Apostilled police (criminal record) certificate
- Standard photos
- Visa application form (gov.br)
How to apply, step by step
- 1Get your admission
From a Brazilian institution.
- 2Build the VITEM IV file
Admission, funds, apostilled record.
- 3Submit at the Brazilian consulate
Via a OuiVisa partner agency.
- 4Enter Brazil on the VITEM IV
Within its validity.
- 5On arrival: RNM registration
With the Federal Police — referred to a licensed adviser.
Fees
| VITEM IV visa (study) | per schedule — to confirm |
| Communication charge (Algeria) | ≈ $25 |
| RNM registration (on arrival) | referred to a licensed adviser |
Long studies in Brazil go through a VITEM IV visa at the Brazilian consulate/embassy (no e-Visa), after admission to a Brazilian institution. The RNM registration (residence card) with the Federal Police on arrival is referred to a licensed adviser. Fees to confirm on gov.br.
Frequently asked questions
What is the first step?
Getting admission from a Brazilian institution, before applying for the VITEM IV visa.
Does OuiVisa handle the residence card (RNM)?
No. OuiVisa (partner agency) assists the visa + enrolment; the RNM registration is referred to a licensed adviser.
Is there a Brazilian e-Visa for Algeria?
No. The Brazilian e-Visa covers only a few nationalities (US, Canada, Australia, Japan). Algerians apply for a consular visa (sticker) at the Brazilian consulate/embassy.
Is a criminal-record certificate required?
Yes, an apostilled police (criminal record) certificate is generally required for the study visa.
Is visa approval guaranteed?
No. Issuance is at the Brazilian consular authority's discretion; a OuiVisa partner agency prepares and tracks the file, but approval is not guaranteed.
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