Brazil Embassy in Libya

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  Student Visa from Libya to Brazil

  • A Brazilian  student visa allows you to attend regular courses or participate in exchange or internship programmes.
  • Students are permitted to take up legal employment in Brazil compatible with their course load.
  • A proof of financial capacity to  cover all expenses during the duration of stay in Brazil.
  • Applicants are to provide proof of payment of tuition fee.
  • Holders of this visa can gain entry into Brazil multiple times. 
  • A proof of health insurance which covers the applicant during the duration of stay is to be submitted. 
  • Applicants applying for this visa are required to present a copy of their stay permit.
  • If your study programme is less than 90 days, you must apply for the visitor’s visa instead.
  • A letter of acceptance from the academic institution you have been accepted to is required. The letter should outline the nature of the study being undertaken in Brazil.
  • Your police certificate certifying the absence of criminal record should not be more than three months old. 
  • Minors are required to have their original birth certificate accompanied with a letter of consent signed by both their parents.
  • A receipt that shows payment of visa application fee has been made.
  • In six months, student are expected to extend their visa if their course of study are going to be longer.
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  Work Visa from Libya to Brazil

  • To work legally in Brazil, Libyans will need a work visa. 
  • A proof of a job contract is needed before you are  granted a Brazilian work visa. 
  • The Brazilian work visa issued based on two types;  temporary and permanent work visa.
  • Temporary work visa is valid for only two years.
  • Holders of a temporary work visa can stay in Brazil  for a maximum of two years in Brazil. For an extension, the request has to be made not later than 30 days before the visa’s expiration.  
  • Only a two-year extension can be granted on a temporary work visa.  After this four-year period, then the company can apply for a permanent work visa for their employee. 
  •  You are not allowed to change employers in Brazil without permission under a temporary work visa. 
  • Permanent work visa is granted to Libyan workers who are eligible for permanent residence in Brazil.
  •  Professional researchers or scientists (for activities exceeding a period of two years), investors (provided the investment sum exceeds US$ 50,000 for natural persons or US$ 200,000 for companies) and manager or directors can apply for a permanent work visa.
  • For Libyans to legally work in Brazil, they need to have both a residence permit (either temporary or permanent) and a work visa (Autorizaçao de Trabalho).
  • All the documents to be approved by the Brazilian authorities have to be translated into Portuguese and signed before being submitted. 
  • An employment letter is  required to prove your job offer in a Brazilan company.  
  • Only workers working with a registered Brazilian company are issued  work visas and work permits. 
  • Application has to be approved by the Brazil Ministry of labour. 
  • The sponsoring institution or company is saddled with the responsibility of carrying out all the formalities at the Ministry of Labour in Brazil for the work visa process after the ministry of labour approves. 
  • Work visas can only be processed at the Consular Section once a visa approval notice is issued by the Brazilian Ministry of Labour.
  • A police Certificate issued within the last 3 months, certifying absence of criminal record is needed. 
  • Minors have to provide a notarized consented letter signed by both parents. Also, the original copy of your birth certificate is required.
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  Tourist Visa from Libya to Brazil

  • The Brazilian visa is meant for those travelling to Brazil for tourism, business, transit, artistic or sporting activities.
  • You need a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure. 
  • The passport must contain at least two blank pages and must not be torn, separated or altered.
  • The Brazilian application form should be written in Portuguese  as well as the documents needed during the visa application process. 
  • Applicants will have to submit comprehensive paperwork related to the visit along with their application documents to receive reimbursement of travel expenses, cash prizes.
  • The Brazilian tourist visa is valid for  90 days.
  • The Brazilian tourist visa is extendable. The extension has to be made at the federal police on arrival. 
  • The duration and extension of your stay must not exceed 180 days within one year period.
  • The tourists can gain entry into Brazil for multiple times. 
  •  A copy of your driver's license with address details as it appears on the application form is required. 
  •  A recent notarized copy of a lease or notarized major utility bill (Water, Gas, Electric)  showing the applicants name and current address is to be provided too. 
  • A travel insurance which covers the applicant during the duration of stay is to be provided.  
  • Holders of this visa can participate in conferences, seminars, congresses or meetings, voluntary service or research 
  • activity, educational or academic extension.
    
  • An original invitation letter from the organizing institution in Brazil is required from those intending to attend conferences and events. 
  •  Holders can render professional services during the duration of their stay.
  • Libyans who intend to travel to Brazil for a short period to perform sports/artistic activities can use this visa.
  •  The beneficiary of the visa is allowed to receive prizes in Brazil, including cash prizes.
  • Minors need to provide a copy of their birth certificate.
  •  A copy of round trip tickets or a letter signed by a travel agent is to be submitted. 
  • The flight itinerary should show flights into and out of the country. 
  •  A letter addressed to the "Consulate of Brazil, Visa Section" explaining exactly how, when, and where you will be entering and leaving Brazil is also one of the visa application requirements. 
  • Bank statements to prove that the traveler can handle all his expenses.   
  •  Children between the ages of 3 months and 6 years need to provide a certificate of vaccination against Polio. If the child cannot be inoculated, a notarized letter from the child's physician is to be submitted.
  • Travelers with pets are expected to submit an international health certificate issued by their vet doctor back home. Or a completed application form from the Ministry of Agriculture and a rabies vaccination certificate.  
  • Drug trafficking has severe penalties which include long prison sentences in a Brazilian prison. 
  • An international certificate of yellow fever is required.