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Visa Pathways to Brazil

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CPLP Portuguese-Speaking Countries Residence (Residência CPLP)
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CPLP Portuguese-Speaking Countries Residence (Residência CPLP)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Facilitated residence permit for nationals of Portuguese-speaking countries (Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, São Tomé and Príncipe, East Timor) under bilateral agreements.

Validity1 year
ProcessingVaries
Cost80 USD
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Digital Nomad Visa (Autorização de Residência — Nômade Digital)
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Digital Nomad Visa (Autorização de Residência — Nômade Digital)

One-year Brazilian residence visa for remote workers earning USD 1,500/month from foreign sources or holding USD 18,000 in savings, renewable for another year.

Validity1 year
Processing14-21 days
Cost290 USD
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Permanent Residence — Mercosur (Residência Permanente Mercosul)
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Permanent Residence — Mercosur (Residência Permanente Mercosul)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Indefinite residence permit for Mercosur and associated state nationals who have completed 2 years of temporary Mercosur residence, with full work and civil rights.

ValidityIndefinite (CRNM card valid for 9 years)
ProcessingVaries
Cost200 USD
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RN 04/2017 — Work Visa — Technology Transfer (VITEM V — Transferência de Tecnologia / NR 04)
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RN 04/2017 — Work Visa — Technology Transfer (VITEM V — Transferência de Tecnologia / NR 04)

Temporary work visa for professionals transferring technology to a Brazilian company under agreement with a foreign company, including equipment installation and staff training.

Validity30 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost100 USD
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RN 05/2017 — Work Visa — Cruise Ship Crew (VITEM V — Tripulante de Cruzeiro / NR 05)
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RN 05/2017 — Work Visa — Cruise Ship Crew (VITEM V — Tripulante de Cruzeiro / NR 05)

Temporary work visa for crew members of foreign cruise ships operating in Brazilian jurisdictional waters without an employment contract with a Brazilian company.

Validity30 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost100 USD
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RN 06/2017 — Work Visa — Vessel & Platform Crew (VITEM V — Embarcações e Plataformas / NR 06)
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RN 06/2017 — Work Visa — Vessel & Platform Crew (VITEM V — Embarcações e Plataformas / NR 06)

Temporary work visa for crew members working on foreign vessels or offshore platforms in Brazilian waters.

Validity30 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost100 USD
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RN 07/2017 — Work Visa — Government Service (VITEM V — Serviço ao Governo / NR 07)
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RN 07/2017 — Work Visa — Government Service (VITEM V — Serviço ao Governo / NR 07)

Temporary work visa for professionals traveling to Brazil to render services to the Brazilian government under bilateral agreements.

Validity30 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost100 USD
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VICOR — Courtesy Visa (Visto de Cortesia — VICOR)
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VICOR — Courtesy Visa (Visto de Cortesia — VICOR)

Visa for notable persons on unofficial visits, family members and domestic workers of diplomatic/official visa holders, and artists performing at free cultural events.

Validity1 year
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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VIDIP — Diplomatic Visa (Visto Diplomático — VIDIP)
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VIDIP — Diplomatic Visa (Visto Diplomático — VIDIP)

Visa for diplomats, heads of state, foreign government representatives, and accredited members of international organizations on official missions.

ValidityUp to 3 years (or duration of mission)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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VISOF — Official Visa (Visto Oficial — VISOF)
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VISOF — Official Visa (Visto Oficial — VISOF)

Visa for staff of foreign governments and international organizations traveling to Brazil on official non-diplomatic missions.

ValidityDuration of the mission
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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VITEM II — Medical Treatment Visa (VITEM II — Tratamento de Saúde)
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VITEM II — Medical Treatment Visa (VITEM II — Tratamento de Saúde)

Temporary visa for foreign nationals seeking medical treatment or health care services in Brazil for periods exceeding 90 days.

Validity30 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost100 USD
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VITEM IV — Internship & Trainee Residence (Autorização de Residência — Estágio/Trainee)
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VITEM IV — Internship & Trainee Residence (Autorização de Residência — Estágio/Trainee)

Temporary residence authorization for foreign students or recent graduates undertaking supervised internships or trainee programs at Brazilian organizations.

Validity1 year
Processing1-2 months
CostFree
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VITEM IV — Research, Teaching & Academic Extension Visa (VITEM I — Pesquisa, Ensino ou Extensão Acadêmica)
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VITEM IV — Research, Teaching & Academic Extension Visa (VITEM I — Pesquisa, Ensino ou Extensão Acadêmica)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Temporary visa for researchers, professors, and academics conducting research, teaching, or academic extension activities exceeding 90 days at Brazilian institutions.

Validity30 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost100 USD
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VITEM IV — Student Visa (VITEM IV — Estudante)
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VITEM IV — Student Visa (VITEM IV — Estudante)

Temporary visa for foreign students enrolled in educational courses or academic programs in Brazil exceeding 90 days, including undergraduate, graduate, and language courses.

Validity30 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost100 USD
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VITEM IX — Golden Visa — Business Investment (VIPER Investimento Empresarial)
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VITEM IX — Golden Visa — Business Investment (VIPER Investimento Empresarial)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Brazilian temporary investor visa (VITEM IX) granting indefinite leave for foreigners who invest at least R$ 500,000 in a Brazilian company (or R$ 150,000 in a qualifying startup).

ValidityIndefinite leave granted; visa is valid for one year from issue and must be used within that period.
Processing4-6 months
Cost290 USD
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VITEM IX — Investor Visa — Individual Investor (VITEM IX — Investidor Pessoa Física)
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VITEM IX — Investor Visa — Individual Investor (VITEM IX — Investidor Pessoa Física)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Temporary visa for individual foreign nationals investing at least R$500,000 in a Brazilian company or productive activity.

Validity2-4 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost100 USD
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VITEM IX — Investor Visa — Manager or Executive (VITEM IX — Investidor Administrador)
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VITEM IX — Investor Visa — Manager or Executive (VITEM IX — Investidor Administrador)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Temporary visa for managers, directors, or executives of companies investing at least R$600,000 in a Brazilian entity, or R$150,000 if creating 10+ jobs within two years.

Validity90 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost100 USD
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VITEM V — Work Visa — Technical Assistance (VITEM V — Assistência Técnica / NR 03)
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VITEM V — Work Visa — Technical Assistance (VITEM V — Assistência Técnica / NR 03)

Temporary work visa for qualified professionals providing technical assistance to a Brazilian company under contract with a foreign entity, without local employment relationship.

Validity30 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost100 USD
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VITEM VI — Working Holiday Visa (VITEM VI — Férias-Trabalho)
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VITEM VI — Working Holiday Visa (VITEM VI — Férias-Trabalho)

Temporary visa for young adults (18-30) from countries with bilateral agreements (Australia, France, Germany, New Zealand, South Korea) combining tourism with paid work for up to one year.

Validity30 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost100 USD
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VITEM VII — Work Visa — Employment Contract (VITEM V — Contrato de Trabalho / NR 02)
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VITEM VII — Work Visa — Employment Contract (VITEM V — Contrato de Trabalho / NR 02)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Temporary work visa for foreign nationals hired under a formal employment contract with a Brazilian company, valid up to 2 years with renewal.

Validity30 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost100 USD
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VITEM VIII — Volunteer Service Visa (VITEM VIII — Serviço Voluntário)
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VITEM VIII — Volunteer Service Visa (VITEM VIII — Serviço Voluntário)

Temporary visa for foreign nationals performing unpaid volunteer work for a Brazilian non-profit organization or entity linked to a foreign government, valid up to 2 years with renewal.

Validity30 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost100 USD
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VITEM X
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VITEM X

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

The VITEM X visa is designated for individuals traveling to Brazil to engage in activities of economic, scientific, technological, or cultural relevance.

ValidityNot defined
ProcessingVaries
Cost290 USD
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VITEM XI — Permanent Residence — Family-Based (Residência Permanente Familiar)
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VITEM XI — Permanent Residence — Family-Based (Residência Permanente Familiar)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Indefinite residence permit for spouses of Brazilian citizens after demonstrating marital stability, and for parents of Brazilian-born children, with fast-tracked citizenship after 1 year.

ValidityVaries (Permanent residency card valid indefinitely. Renewable as needed.)
ProcessingVaries
Cost200 USD
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VITEM XII — Artistic Activities Visa (VITEM XII — Atividade Artística)
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VITEM XII — Artistic Activities Visa (VITEM XII — Atividade Artística)

Temporary visa for foreign artists, performers, and entertainers under contract for artistic performances or productions in Brazil exceeding 90 days.

ValidityUp to 1 year
ProcessingVaries
Cost100 USD
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VITEM XIII — Mercosur Temporary Residence (VITEM XIII — Residência Temporária Mercosul)
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VITEM XIII — Mercosur Temporary Residence (VITEM XIII — Residência Temporária Mercosul)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Two-year temporary residence permit for nationals of Mercosur member and associated states (Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay) with simplified application and full work rights.

Validity2 years
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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VITEM XIV — Retirement & Pension Visa (VITEM XIV — Aposentado/Pensionista)
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VITEM XIV — Retirement & Pension Visa (VITEM XIV — Aposentado/Pensionista)

Temporary residence visa for foreign retirees receiving a minimum monthly pension or retirement income of US$2,000, valid for 2 years with pathway to permanent residence.

Validity30 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost100 USD
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VITEM XV — Foreign Doctor Training Visa (VITEM XV / VICAM — Mais Médicos)
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VITEM XV — Foreign Doctor Training Visa (VITEM XV / VICAM — Mais Médicos)

Temporary visa for foreign medical doctors participating in medical training, residency, or the Mais Médicos program in underserved areas of Brazil.

Validity90 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost100 USD
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VIVIS — Visit Visa — Tourism (Visto de Visita — VIVIS)
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VIVIS — Visit Visa — Tourism (Visto de Visita — VIVIS)

Short-stay visa for tourism, cultural and recreational activities, and visiting family or friends for up to 90 days.

ValidityUp to 90 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost80 USD
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e-Visa — Electronic Visit Visa (e-Visa)
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e-Visa — Electronic Visit Visa (e-Visa)

Multiple-entry electronic visa valid up to 10 years for tourism or business, required for US, Canadian, Australian, and 20+ other nationalities since 2025.

Validity2 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost81 USD
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