Brazil•South AmericaMERCOSUR Residence Visa (VITEM XIII)
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-60 days
Application Fee
Free
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
Residency visa for nationals of MERCOSUR and associated countries (Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay). Valid 2 years with path to permanent residency.
VITEM XIII provides residency for citizens of MERCOSUR member countries (Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil) and associated countries (Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru). Simplified requirements under Decree 6.975/2009. Argentina and Uruguay holders receive immediate permanent residency.
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Requirements
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: AR, PY, UY, BO, CL, CO, EC, PE
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
From MERCOSUR country
Birth certificate
Apostilled and translated to Portuguese
Police clearance
Criminal record certificate from home country
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Advantages
- No visa fee
- Simple requirements
- Includes dependents
- Path to permanent residency
- Immediate PR for some nationalities
- Work authorization included
Considerations
- Limited to MERCOSUR countries
- Criminal record check required
- Registration mandatory within 30 days
Application Process
Prepare documents
Gather passport, birth certificate, and police clearance
Apply at Brazilian consulate
Submit application at Brazilian embassy
Document review
Consulate verifies citizenship and documentation
Receive residence visa
Temporary or permanent residence issued
Register at Federal Police
Must register within 30 days of entry
Apply for permanent residency
After 2 years for non-Argentina/Uruguay nationals
Application Forms
MERCOSUR Residence Application
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