Brazil•South AmericaFamily Reunion Visa (VITEM XI)
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-60 days
Application Fee
100 USD
Stay Duration
2 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa for spouses, partners, parents, children, and siblings of Brazilian citizens or permanent residents. Can lead to immediate or eventual permanent residency.
VITEM XI allows spouses, partners, parents, children, grandchildren, grandparents, and siblings of Brazilian citizens or permanent residents to obtain residency in Brazil.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Signed with blank visa pages
Marriage certificate
If applicable, apostilled and translated
OptionalBirth certificate
Apostilled and translated
OptionalCriminal record
From home country
Passport photos
Recent photos
Sponsor Documents
Sponsorship letter
From Brazilian citizen or permanent resident
Proof of relationship
Marriage certificate, birth certificate, or other documentation
Proof of Brazilian status
Citizenship or permanent residency documentation
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Advantages
- Path to permanent residency
- Family reunification focus
- Renewable
- Some immediate PR possible
- Clear pathway for spouses
Considerations
- Requires family tie to Brazilian
- Documentation verification needed
- Criminal record check required
- Registration mandatory within 90 days
Application Process
Prepare relationship documentation
Gather marriage certificate or family documents
Obtain sponsorship from family member
Brazilian citizen or resident provides sponsorship
Apply at consulate
Submit application at Brazilian embassy or consulate
Document verification
Consulate reviews family relationship documentation
Receive visa
Temporary visa issued
Register with Federal Police
Must register within 90 days of arrival
Obtain permanent residency
Federal Police may grant permanent residency upon registration
Application Forms
Family Reunion Visa Application
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