Brazilian nationals do not require a visa to enter the State but, in common with all non-EEA nationals, nationals of the member states of the European Union plus Nor way, Liechtenstein and Iceland, they do require the permission of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to reside here. Depending on the person's purpose of stay, that is, to work, study etc., differing criteria will apply to the evaluation of that application.
Non-EEA nationals who wish to remain in the State as students must provide evidence that they have enrolled and paid fees for participation in a full-time and genuine course of study (usually defined as a minimum of 15 hours per week) as well as evidence that they have sufficient resources to support themselves without access to public funds or employment. Permission to remain which is granted on this basis is contingent on the person in question departing from the State upon completion of their course of study. If, however, the person's plans change, it would be open to them to apply to the Minister for a further period of permission to remain and such an application would be considered in the light of all relevant circumstances.
If the Deputy could supply additional information regarding the person in question, my Department would be happy to provide him with advice specific to her particular circumstances.
