Application Documents for Academic Mobility (1-2 semesters)
The documentation listed below should be scanned in a PDF file and sent by e-mail to international@ufpel.edu.br
- APPLICATION FORM (Please download and fill out the form; it’s an editable PDF.)
- A copy of your passport
- Academic transcripts
- Academic CV (e.g., Lattes, ORCID, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, Scopus, or other recognized academic CVs)
Documents to be presented after your arrival at UFPel
- REGISTRATION FORM (Please download and fill out the form; it’s an editable PDF.)
- A copy of your student visa (VITEM IV) – For Visa information, please contact the nearest Brazilian Embassy or Consulate
- A copy of the National Immigration Registry Card – provided by the Brazilian Federal Police after your arrival
- CPF – please check the possibility of registering the CPF when applying for the visa at the Brazilian Embassy
- A copy of your international health insurance covering funeral repatriation
The documentation must be sent by the International Office from the student’s home university. Once the student is accepted, the acceptance letter will be sent by email directly to the Head of the International Office of the student’s home university.
Note: Below are some of the documents required for applying for the Student Visa (VITEM IV). For complete and specific information, it is recommended to consult the consulate or embassy of your country. These guidelines apply to all visa applications.
Required Documentation for Applying for the VITEM IV Visa According to the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
According to information from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the documentation needed to apply for the Student Visa (VITEM IV) includes:
- Proof of enrollment or acceptance in an educational institution officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Brazil. For UFPel, the acceptance letter issued by the university is the appropriate document, specifying the course period and the conditions of academic mobility. For UFPel students, it is necessary to present only the acceptance letter from UFPel, without the need to provide a letter from the home university or a proof of enrollment from the foreign institution.
- Proof of financial means: For students receiving scholarships from bilateral agreements that include food and accommodation, the acceptance letter confirming these benefits is not sufficient as proof of financial means. In such cases, it is necessary to apply for the visa as a non-scholarship student and present a Declaration of Responsibility signed by the parents before a notary, along with documents proving the financial capacity to stay in Brazil during the expected period.
For further details, consult the official website of the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Consulate General reserves the right to request additional documents as required by law.
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GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT VISA (VITEM IV) APPLICATION IN CASE OF ACADEMIC PRACTICES AT THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF PELOTAS (UFPEL)
In accordance with Migration Law No. 13.445 of May 24, 2017, the temporary student visa (VITEM IV) may be granted to immigrants coming to Brazil to engage in one of the following activities:
I – regular course;
II – internship;
III – academic exchange; or
IV – research exchange.
For international students coming to the Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel) to carry out academic practices, internships, or supervised professional exercises, the appropriate visa is VITEM IV – academic exchange (item III). According to § 3 of Article 14 of Law No. 13.445/2017, academic exchange refers to an international learning experience aimed at enhancing academic training and promoting the exchange of knowledge and cultural experiences in an educational environment.
Enrollment Proof
To apply for the Student Visa (VITEM IV), it is necessary to present proof of enrollment or acceptance at an educational institution officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Brazil. In the case of UFPel, the appropriate document for this purpose is the acceptance letter issued by the university, which specifies the course period and the academic mobility conditions.
There is no need to present a letter issued by the home university, as it may contain divergent information, such as the mention of “internships” or other terms that do not apply to the VITEM IV (item III) academic exchange visa. The UFPel acceptance letter is sufficient for the issuance of the visa.
As a public institution of higher education, UFPel does not sign internship contracts or tripartite agreements, as the practices performed by international students are part of the academic curriculum and are supervised within the educational environment. At the end of the mobility period, the university will send the necessary documentation to the home institution to verify the practices carried out.
For further information or to request additional documents, universities may contact the International Relations Office (UFPel International) at UFPel via the following email:
international@ufpel.edu.br
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Applications for the second semester of 2024 (from November 11th, 2024 to March 29th, 2025) will only be accepted until August 30th, 2024.
Applications for the first semester of 2025 (starting in April- to be confirmed) will only be accepted until January 10th, 2025.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2024-2025
2024/1
Resumption of the semester: July 8th
Last day of classes: October 19th
Grade recovery exams: from October 21st to 26th
2024/2
Start of classes: November 11th
Holiday Break: December 21st
Return of classes: January 21st
Last day of classes: March 29
Grade recovery exams: from March 31st to April 5th
2025/1
Scheduled start of classes: April 22nd (to be confirmed)