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Autorização de residência para fins de estudo — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-22 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€85
Minimum annual salary€28
Proof of savings€169
Minimum investment€339
Work experience2+ years
Criminal recordClean record / police clearance
Age range18–30

Costs

Application / consular fee€73

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.gov.br/pf/pt-br/assuntos/imigracao/autorizacao-residencia/autorizacao-de-residencia-para-fins-de-estudo.
  3. Typical processing: ~30 days.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €85.

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Criminal record

“"Certidões de antecedentes criminais ou documento equivalente emitido pela autoridade judicial competente de onde tenha residido nos últimos cinco anos"”

No direct PR path

“Visto de estudante = residência temporária pela duração dos estudos; PR via rota pós-estudo separada. not_applicable. Programa: Documentacao que comprove a matricula no curso pretendido, em caso de autorizacao de residencia para frequencia em curso regular;”

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-22.

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