MERCOSUR Residence Visa (VITEM XIII)
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MERCOSUR Residence Visa (VITEM XIII)

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

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

1

Prepare documents

Gather passport, birth certificate, and police clearance

2

Apply at Brazilian consulate

Submit application at Brazilian embassy

3

Document review

Consulate verifies citizenship and documentation

4

Receive residence visa

Temporary or permanent residence issued

5

Register at Federal Police

Must register within 30 days of entry

6

Apply for permanent residency

After 2 years for non-Argentina/Uruguay nationals

Application Forms

MERCOSUR Residence Application

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