Brazil•South AmericaRetirement Visa (VITEM XIV)
At a Glance
Processing Time
45-90 days
Application Fee
100 USD
Stay Duration
2 years
Renewable
Varies
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
Long-term residency visa for retirees with stable passive income. Requires monthly retirement income of USD 2,000 minimum. Can transition to permanent residency after 2 years.
Brazil's Retirement Visa allows retirees to establish residency based on passive income from pensions, annuities, dividends, or other regular income sources. Requires proof of minimum USD 2,000 monthly income.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
24,000 USD
per year
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Signed with blank visa pages
Pension documentation
Proof of regular pension income minimum USD 2,000/month
Bank statements
Last 3-6 months showing income deposits
Proof of retirement
Document showing retired status in home country
Criminal record
Apostilled certificate from home country
Passport photos
Recent photos
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Advantages
- Path to permanent residency
- Can bring dependents
- Renewable
- Clear income requirement
Considerations
- Requires active retirement status
- Minimum income requirement
- Criminal record check required
- Documentation must be apostilled and translated
- Permanent residency needs higher income (BRL 6,000)
Application Process
Gather retirement documentation
Collect pension or income documentation
Get documents apostilled
Apostille all documents and translate to Portuguese
Apply at consulate
Submit application at Brazilian embassy or consulate
Income verification
Consulate verifies minimum USD 2,000 monthly income
Receive visa
2-year retirement visa issued
Register with Federal Police
Complete registration within 90 days
Apply for permanent residency
After 2 years of temporary residency
Application Forms
Retirement Visa Application
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