Brazil•South AmericaPermanent Residency - Investor (VIPER)
At a Glance
Processing Time
90-180 days
Application Fee
200 USD
Stay Duration
Indefinite
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Permanent residency for foreign investors and entrepreneurs. Available through business investment, real estate, or technology innovation. Direct path to permanent status.
VIPER (Visto de Investidor Permanente) is Brazil's golden visa program. Foreign investors can obtain permanent residency through: 1) BRL 500,000+ business investment with viable business plan, 2) BRL 1,000,000+ real estate (BRL 700,000+ in North/Northeast), or 3) BRL 150,000+ in technology/innovation with 10+ Brazilian job creation.
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Requirements
Financial
Investment Required
150,000 BRL
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Professional
Required Skills
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Signed with blank pages
Investment documentation
Proof of investment, contracts, bank transfers
Business plan
For business investments
Criminal record
From home country
Passport photos
Recent photos
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Advantages
- Direct path to permanent residency
- Can bring dependents
- Multiple investment pathways
- Technology option lower investment
- No time limit on residency
Considerations
- Requires significant capital investment
- Must maintain active business
- Central Bank verification required
- Business plan must show viability
- Investment tied to residency
Application Process
Prepare investment proposal
Develop business or investment plan
Make capital investment
Transfer investment to Brazil
Central Bank verification
Investment verified and registered with Central Bank
Apply for permanent residency
Submit application with investment documentation
Document review
Immigration authorities review investment
Receive permanent residency
Permanent residency card issued
Register with Federal Police
Complete registration in Brazil
Application Forms
Permanent Residency Application
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