Residence in Brazil: permits and requirements
Living legally in Brazil is possible through 6 permit types: temporary, permanent, other, investment, digital nomad, family. Each program has its own requirements; below are the duration, renewal, costs and documentation according to the country's official sources.
Temporary Residency
Residence type #1 of 6
Temporary residence authorization for foreigners, under Law 13,445/2017, for up to 2 renewable years.
Requirements
- No serious criminal record
- Provable means of subsistence
- Legal entry into Brazilian territory
Documentation
- Valid passport
- Criminal record certificate from the country of origin and from Brazil
- Proof of residence
- Vaccination certificate (when required)
Frequently asked questions about residence in Brazil
How many types of residence permits are there in Brazil?
Brazil offers 6 residence permit types, grouped into the categories temporary, permanent, other, investment, digital nomad, family. Each permit has its own requirements, duration and documentation, detailed in this fact sheet according to the country's official sources.
How long do residence permits in Brazil last?
Durations vary by permit type: 2 years; Indefinite; Up to 4 years; after maintaining the investment, conversion to indefinite term (RN 13/RN 36 CNIg); 1 year renewable (RN 45/2022). The exact details of each type appear in the corresponding fact sheet.
Can residence permits in Brazil be renewed?
It depends on the type: 5 of 6 permits are renewable. Each fact sheet on this page indicates whether the permit in question allows renewal.
What documentation is usually required to reside in Brazil?
Although each permit requires its own file, the most recurrent documents are: Certificado de antecedentes penales; Valid passport; Proof of residence. The complete list by residence type appears in each fact sheet, together with the corresponding official link.
Does residence in Brazil lead to nationality?
Yes, through the Ordinary naturalization pathway, which requires 4 years of legal residence. The complete requirements are in the nationality fact sheet of Brazil.
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