8 August 2022 • Brazil extended the validity period of the residence permit obtained through property purchase from 2 to 4 years • Source
9 October 2018 • Brazil began issuing 2-year residence permits for property purchases of at least $140,000 • Source
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Brazil Investor Visa

Investors choose a Brazil residence permit as a Plan B for their family and business. The status allows them to relocate to the country at any time and start a business there.

Brazil Investor Visa

4 years

Residence permit validity

Minimal stay requirements

To maintain status

From any bank

Investment payment

In 4 years

Citizenship can be obtained

Foreigners can obtain a residence permit in Brazil, the so-called Visto Permanente para Investidor (VIPER Visa), by purchasing residential or commercial property within an urban area. There are no requirements regarding the number or size of properties.

Family members can be included in the residence permit application. The status is granted to a spouse and children aged 17 or younger.

The residence permit allows the investor to rent out the property and earn additional income. The investor can also establish a company in Brazil or become a co-owner of a business.

To maintain the status, the investor and their family only need to spend 2 weeks in Brazil within a 2-year period.

5 benefits of obtaining a Brazil Investor Visa

A Plan B for the whole family

The investor can obtain a residence permit together with their spouse and children aged 17 or younger.

Business opportunities

The investor can rent out the property, establish a company in Brazil, or become a co-owner of a business.

Citizenship after 4 years

Applicants can apply for Brazilian citizenship after 4 years of living in the country. During this period, they may spend no more than 12 months outside Brazil in total.

Holidays by the warm ocean

The beach season in Brazil lasts all year round. This makes it easy to combine the mandatory 2-week stay required to maintain the residence permit with a holiday by the ocean.

Free education

Children of foreign nationals with a residence permit can attend kindergartens, schools, and universities under the same conditions as children of Brazilian citizens.
Practical guide on the Brazil Investor Visa

Practical guide on the Brazil Investor Visa

  • Step-by-step procedure
  • Requirements for applicants
  • Answers to frequently asked questions
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Requirements for applicants for a Brazil Investor Visa

Aged 18 or older
No criminal record
Not included on sanctions lists

No criminal record
Not included on sanctions lists

Children aged 17 or younger

Investment options for obtaining a Brazil Investment Visa

Option Property purchase — $140,000+
Details

There are no requirements regarding the property size.

The minimum total cadastral value of the property or properties required to obtain a residence permit depends on the region:

  • $140,000 — if the property or properties are located in the Northern or Northeastern region;
  • $195,000 — if the property or properties are located in other regions of Brazil, including the Southern region and Florianópolis.

The investor can purchase several properties as long as their total cadastral value meets the applicable minimum investment threshold.

Additional expenses

$33
Residence permit application processing fee

$40
Fee for issuing and producing the residence card

$1,000+
Translation and notarisation of documents

Property for obtaining a Brazil Investment Visa

Elegant apartments with swimming pools
Brazil, Florianopolis

$127,000+

Elegant apartments with swimming pools

69—140 m²
1—3
1—3
Comfortable apartments with panoramic ocean views
Brazil, Santo Antônio de Lisboa

$230,000+

Comfortable apartments with panoramic ocean views

59—178 m²
1—3
1—3
Cosy studios 200 metres from the ocean
Brazil, Canasvieiras

$127,000+

Cosy studios 200 metres from the ocean

38 m²
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Main documents for applying for a Brazil Investor Visa

  • Passport
  • Birth certificate
  • Certificates of no criminal record from countries of residence for the last 5 years — for applicants aged 18 or older
  • Proof of payment of government fees
  • Property ownership certificate or property sale and purchase agreement
  • Bank statement confirming international capital transfer

How to obtain a Brazil Investor Visa: step‑by‑step process

1.

Preliminary check

A Passportivity compliance specialist checks the investor’s identity against open international databases. The check is fully confidential and helps reduce the risk of residence permit refusal to 1%.

2.

Property purchase

The investor selects a property from a database of verified developers and makes the payment. Lawyers verify the legal status of the transaction and submit the sale and purchase agreement to government authorities for property ownership registration.

3.

Document preparation

Passportivity lawyers prepare an individual list of required documents and help complete government forms. The investor collects the original documents, and lawyers arrange their translation and certification.

4.

Residence permit application submission

The investor submits a residence permit application through the Brazilian Federal Police portal and pays the residence card issuance fee ($40) and the application processing fee ($33).

5.

Travel to Brazil and biometric data collection

Lawyers help the investor schedule an appointment at a regional office of the Brazilian Federal Police to provide biometric data.

6.

Residence permit application review

The migration authorities review the application. During the process, they may request additional documents or ask the investor for clarifications. This stage can take up to 6 months.

7.

Obtaining the residence card🔥

The investor receives the card at a Brazilian Federal Police office. The completed card can also be issued to an authorised representative under a power of attorney.

Why clients choose us

A reliable partner

Passportivity operates exclusively within the conditions established by the Migration Law of May 25, 2017, and the resolution of October 9, 2018.

Deep expertise

With over 11 years of experience in investment immigration and financial planning, we are equipped to handle even the most complex client needs.

Personalised approach

We create detailed, step‑by‑step strategies tailored to each client’s goals, ensuring the most effective path to success.

Support at every stage

From your first consultation through to the issuance of your residence permit or passport, our legal team supports you every step of the way.

Additional services

We obtain a tax number, conclude a lease agreement, or apostille documents — we handle additional requests upon demand.

Flexible communication and 24/7 availability

Meet us in person or online, whatever suits you best.

We respond to enquiries within two hours. Your case is handled by a dedicated lawyer who is always in touch.

From idea to residence permit — guided by experts

For over 10 years, we've been helping clients navigate the path to citizenship and residency. Our approach combines in-depth knowledge of international law with a practical understanding of local bureaucratic systems. Every case is handled with a bespoke strategy, refined to the last detail.

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Frequently asked questions

Applicants for Brazilian citizenship need to live in the country for 4 years with a residence permit. During this period, they may leave Brazil for no more than 12 months in total.

Brazilian citizenship expands opportunities for international travel. Brazilian passport holders can travel visa-free to Schengen Area countries and can apply for a 10-year US B-1/B-2 visa through a simplified procedure.

Brazil recognises dual and multiple citizenships, so there is no need to renounce the first passport.

Yes, Brazil grants residence permits for purchasing property within an urban area. The minimum property value is $140,000 if the property is located in the Northern or Northeastern regions and $195,000 in other regions of the country. The property can be residential or commercial.

To obtain a Brazil residence permit, the investor can purchase any number of residential or commercial properties within an urban area. The cadastral value of the property must be at least $140,000 for the Northern and Northeastern regions and at least $195,000 for other regions.

The investor can submit the residence permit application online, but they still need to travel to Brazil to provide biometric data at a Federal Police office. It is not necessary to collect the completed residence card personally: it can be collected by an authorised representative under a power of attorney.

Passportivity Head of the Investment Department Yulia Malloy

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