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📅 Post Date: October 18, 2025 | 🔄 Updated: April 19, 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.
Investment Visa Processing Steps at Brazilian Consulates
The investment visa is not processed directly at the consulate in the first stage.
Instead, your legal representative in Brazil applies for residence authorization through the Ministry of Justice and the Federal Police system in Brazil.
Once the residence authorization is approved, it is issued electronically and transmitted to the Brazilian consulate.
Brazil assigns visa issuance based on consular jurisdiction, meaning you must apply at the Brazilian Embassy or Consulate-General responsible for your place of residence.
The consulate’s role is then to issue the visa stamp (VITEM IX – investor residency visa), allowing you to enter Brazil and complete the residency process.
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)
Many residency visas can be requested directly at a Brazilian consulate abroad, including:
Digital Nomad Visa
Investor Visa
Work Visa
Family Reunification Visa
Mercosur Temporary Residency
After entering Brazil, you must register with the Federal Police within 90 days.
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)
In many cases it is possible. Brazil allows in-country conversion from tourist status to residency for several categories, including:
Family reunification
Digital nomad
Mercosur residency
Investor residency
The application is submitted through MigranteWeb (Ministry of Justice system).
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—apostilled
Criminal background certificate from country of origin—apostilled
Proof of income or investment (depending on visa type)
Completed application forms with personal information, such as:
Profession/Occupation
Level of Education, etc.
Proof of address in Brazil
Payment of government fees (GRU)
Yes. All foreign documents must be apostilled (or legalized) in the country where they were issued after that translated into Portuguese by a sworn translator (tradutor juramentado) in Brazil.
Yes, depending on the location, by investing in real estate in Brazil within this range, you may qualify for a real estate investor visa category, which typically grants a 4-year temporary residency.
Brazil’s real estate investor visa requires:
R$1,000,000 investment nationwide, or
R$700,000 if the property is in the North or Northeast regions
USD 200–300k may qualify depending on exchange rates and region.
The initial residency granted is typically temporary for 4 years.
Yes. Brazil offers the Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) for foreign professionals who work remotely for companies outside Brazil.
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.
Typical requirements for the digital nomad visa include the following:
Proof of remote work for a foreign company
Minimum income of approximately USD 1,500 per month or USD 18,000 in savings
Criminal background certificate
Health insurance valid in Brazil
Passport and supporting documents
We provide full support, including the following:
Legal eligibility assessment
Document preparation and review
Guidance for consular applications
Coordination with Brazilian consulates in your home country
Assistance after arrival in Brazil with the Federal Police registration and residence permit
We regularly assist international clients (ACC-000136).
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
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Directly inside Brazil through the Federal Police.
Yes, in most cases it is recommended.
Brazil is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention; however, if your country is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, then documents issued in your home country is typically follow this legalization process:
Notarization in your home country (if applicable)
Legalization by your home country Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
Legalization/attestation by the Brazilian consulate in your home country
This ensures that the documents will be fully accepted by Brazilian authorities.
Certain programs such as the Digital Nomad Visa, Investor Visa, Work Visa, and Family Reunification Visa can be processed at the Brazilian Consulate, allowing you to enter as a resident rather than as a tourist. For these programs you can have all your documents attested by the consulate when applying.
Yes, certain visa programs,
Digital Nomad Visa
Investor Visa
Work Visa
Family Reunification Visa
can be processed through a Brazilian consulate, allowing you to enter Brazil as a resident rather than as a tourist.
Brazilian residency applications are generally initiated after the applicant enters Brazil. The process is usually filed through the MigranteWeb system of the Ministry of Justice.
Therefore, it is not necessary to start the process in advance to obtain any request from Brazilian immigration authorities.
Yes, it is possible.
However, this may lead to additional document requests during the process, which could delay the application.
Recommended approach:
Bring documents already legalized by the Brazilian consulate to avoid delays.
No, some consulates print out the information called certidão consular, but it´s not the case your hometown.
The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not legalize foreign documents once they are in Brazil.
Legalization must occur either:
apostilled in the country where the document was issued
or attested at a Brazilian consulate abroad.
Yes, this is recommended.
Proper sequence:
Legalization by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Attestation by the Brazilian Consulate
Sworn translation in Brazil
Yes, this is generally acceptable under Brazilian immigration practice.
Brazilian authorities accept proof of financial means from abroad, including:
employment contracts
salary statements
bank statements
international transfers
If the husband transfers approximately USD 20,000–30,000 annually to support his wife and child in Brazil, this would typically be considered sufficient proof of financial support.
Recommended documentation:
husband’s employment contract
salary confirmation letter
bank statements
Yes, your child with a non-Mercosur passport can benefit from residency through family dependency, even if he/she does not hold a Mercosur passport.
Under Brazilian immigration law and the Mercosur Residence Agreement, family members of a Mercosur citizen are eligible for residence in Brazil.
This means:
The child may apply as a dependent family member.
She will normally receive the same type of residence authorization as the parent.
In practice, this is a common situation and does not prevent the child from obtaining residency.
