VITEM XIV — Retirement & Pension Visa (VITEM XIV — Aposentado/Pensionista)

The Retirement and Pension Visa (VITEM XIV) is a temporary residence visa established for foreign nationals who wish to live in Brazil while relying on a stable income from abroad. Its legal framework is primarily based on Normative Resolution No. 40/2019 of the National Immigration Council, which was designed to facilitate the residency process for retirees and pensioners. This visa fills a crucial gap for individuals seeking to relocate to Brazil for lifestyle reasons without the need to engage in local employment, provided they can demonstrate financial self-sufficiency through consistent monthly pension or retirement funds.

This visa is specifically intended for retirees and pensioners who can prove a stable monthly income of at least USD 2,000. While the visa is titled for retirees, the core requirement is the stability and source of the income rather than a specific retirement age, making it accessible to a broad range of applicants. A distinctive feature of this visa is that it does not require property ownership or business investment, focusing instead on the applicant's ability to support themselves. Applicants must also maintain health insurance valid in Brazil, and the visa is renewable, offering a pathway toward long-term residency.