Brazil•South AmericaCPLP Residence Visa (VITEM XIV)
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-60 days
Application Fee
80 USD
Stay Duration
1 year
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
Special residence visa for qualified professionals from Portuguese-speaking countries (CPLP). Available for highly skilled technicians, businesspeople, researchers, and exchange students.
VITEM XIV (CPLP) is a special residence pathway for qualified professionals from Community of Portuguese Language Countries. Available to professors, researchers, technicians, teachers, businesspeople, artists, athletes, cultural/sport event managers, and exchange students.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Professional
Required Skills
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: AO, CV, GW, GQ, MZ, PT, ST, TL
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
From CPLP country
Professional credentials
Degree, diplomas, or professional certifications
CV or resume
Professional work history
Passport photos
Recent photos
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Advantages
- Special bilateral agreement benefits
- Path to permanent residency
- Multiple professional categories eligible
- Portuguese language speakers
Considerations
- Limited to 8 nationalities (CPLP members)
- Requires qualified professional status
- Annual renewal required
- Registration mandatory
Application Process
Verify CPLP citizenship
Confirm eligibility from Angola, Cape Verde, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Portugal, São Tomé and Príncipe, or Timor-Leste
Prepare documents
Gather credentials and professional documentation
Apply at consulate
Submit application at Brazilian embassy
Document verification
Review of professional credentials
Receive visa
Residence visa valid for 1 year
Register with Federal Police
Complete registration in Brazil
Application Forms
CPLP Residence Application
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