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📅 Post Date: October 18, 2025 | 🔄 Updated: March 27, 2026
Temporary Residency in Brazil
Brazil residency is accessible through several pathways, with different temporary residency categories for people with different needs. You can choose Brazilian temporary residency depending on whether you want to work, study, retire, join family, or live as a remote worker.
Brazil – Tourist/Visitor/Business Visa
Visitor Visa (Business or Tourism)—Short-term stay with an invitation letter. We can help prepare the invitation letter (ACC-000067).
Visit Visa Objective (Applicability):
The visit visa is intended for a foreign national who travels to Brazil for a temporary stay of up to 90 days, with no intention of immigrating or engaging in a paid activity in Brazil (except for permitted allowances such as per diem, travel support, or reimbursement). The permitted purposes include tourism, business, transit, artistic or sports activities, study (short-term), volunteer work, or participation in conferences, seminars, congresses, or meetings, among others—provided the stay is not remunerated in Brazil and does not exceed ninety days.
Procedures:
• The visa must be requested at Brazilian Consulates (via the network of Brazilian diplomatic missions abroad)—it is not issued inside Brazil. Basic Requirements:
• Proof of means of subsistence/financial resources for the stay (e.g., bank statements) or a document of financial responsibility by a third party.
• Proof of transport into and out of Brazil (e.g., flight reservation) or other travel itinerary evidencing the stay is temporary.
• Proof of accommodation (hotel reservation) or letter of invitation from a host in Brazil (with notarization) when required.
• For minors (under 18): written consent from both legal parents/guardians and the minor’s birth certificate showing filiation. Additional documents depending on purpose: e.g., for business, letter of invitation from Brazilian entity; for short-term study or voluntary work, a letter from a Brazilian institution.
Period of stay: The visa allows a stay of up to 90 days in the Brazilian territory under this visit category. The stay must not be for immigration purposes nor involve paid employment in Brazil. The visa may allow multiple entries (depending on consular rules and nationality) within its validity, but each stay should not exceed the 90-day limit, unless otherwise specified by the consulate or relevant rules.
Estimate processing time after all documents for the application are duly obtained: There is no fixed universal timeframe published for all nationalities/consulates. The processing time depends on the individual consular post and the applicant’s nationality.
In-Person Visa Support At Brazilian Consulates Abroad
For Brazilian consulates abroad, we offer in-person assistance to support visa applications (ACC-000083).
Complete the Tourist/Visitor Visa Travel Assessment Form
Fill in all required details
Email the completed form to [email protected]
Providing these details allows us to better assist you and ensure a smooth application experience. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Digital Nomad Visa
For: Remote workers employed by foreign companies or self-employed with international clients.
Key Requirements:
• Minimum monthly income: USD 1,500–2,000
• Valid health insurance covering Brazil
• Cannot work for Brazilian employers
Duration: 1 year, renewable once (maximum 2 years)
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Family Reunion (VITEM XI)
For: Foreign family members of Brazilian citizens or legal residents (spouses, partners, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren)
Key Requirements:
• Close family relationship with Brazilian citizen or legal resident
• Proof of Brazilian relative’s citizenship or legal residency
•All foreign documents must be apostilled & translated in Brazil
Duration: Up to 1 year, renewable; leads to permanent residency
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Retirement Visa (VITEM XIV)
For: Foreign retirees with stable pension or retirement income from abroad
Key Requirements:
• Minimum monthly income: USD 2,000 transferred to Brazil
• Transfer monthly pension to Brazilian bank account
•Additional income required for dependents
Duration: Up to 2 years, renewable; transitions to permanent residency (VIPER)
Work Visa (VITEM V)
For: Foreigners with a valid job offer from a Brazilian company
Key Requirements:
• Brazilian Ministry of Labor approval required
• Signed employment contract
• Qualifications compatible with job role
Duration: Up to 2 years, renewable; leads to permanent residency
Study Visa (VITEM IV)
For: International students enrolled in recognized Brazilian educational institutions
Key Requirements:
• Proof of enrollment and financial means
• Minimum study load: 15 hours per week
• Work is NOT permitted under this visa
Duration: Up to 1 year, renewable for duration of studies
FAQ
Yes. You can apply for residency visas through a Brazilian consulate in your country of origin or legal residence before traveling to Brazil. (ACC-000129)
IMPORTANT: We recommend the “on-site application” approach, as it avoids incurring double costs (one in the country of origin at the consulate and another for the process in Brazil). In this case, all necessary documentation must be sent to us beforehand to allow for preparation prior to the foreign national’s arrival. After receiving the documents and submitting the visa application, it takes approximately 30 to 45 days for analysis and approval.
Yes. It is possible to enter Brazil on a tourist or business visa and apply to change your status to a residency permit through the relevant public authorities inside the country. (ACC-000129)
What are the standard documents required for residency in Brazil (in general, not program-specific)?
While requirements may vary depending on the visa type, you should generally prepare the following documents before leaving your home country for Brazil:
Valid passport (copy of the Identification page).
Birth or Marriage Certificate or family related. – apostiled
Criminal Record Certificate. – apostiled
Required Personal Information (individual):
Profession/Occupation
Level of Education
Yes. All foreign documents must be translated into Portuguese by a sworn translator (tradutor juramentado) in Brazil.
Yes. By investing in real estate in Brazil within this range, you may qualify for an real estate investor visa category, which typically grants a 4-year temporary residency.
Yes. If you have a remote job or independent foreign income, you may apply for a digital nomad visa in Brazil. This visa grants 1-year temporary residency, which can be renewed for an additional year.
Yes. Nationals of countries that are part of the Mercosur Residence Agreement (Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru) may apply at a Brazilian Consular Office for a temporary residence visa (VITEM XIII). https://www.gov.br/g20/en/press/other-visa
