Brazil
All Visa Pathways(34 visas)
BrazilCPLP Portuguese-Speaking Countries Residence (Residência CPLP)
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.
BrazilDigital 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.
BrazilPermanent Residence - Mercosur (Residência Permanente Mercosul)
Indefinite residence permit for Mercosur and associated state nationals who have completed 2 years of temporary Mercosur residence, with full work and civil rights.
BrazilRN 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.
BrazilRN 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.
BrazilRN 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.
BrazilRN 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.
BrazilRefugee Status Residence (Residência por Reconhecimento de Refúgio)
Indefinite residence permit for individuals recognized as refugees under Brazilian law due to persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or social group membership.
BrazilStateless Person Residence (Residência para Apátrida)
Indefinite residence permit for individuals recognized as stateless persons under Brazilian migration law, granting full civil rights and access to naturalization.
BrazilTrafficking & Exploitation Victim Residence (Residência para Vítima de Tráfico de Pessoas)
Indefinite residence permit for victims of human trafficking or labor exploitation identified on Brazilian territory, regardless of immigration status at time of identification.
BrazilUnaccompanied Minor Residence (Residência para Criança/Adolescente Desacompanhado)
Temporary residence permit for unaccompanied or separated foreign children and adolescents until they reach age 18, with access to education and social services.
BrazilVICOR — 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.
BrazilVIDIP — Diplomatic Visa (Visto Diplomático - VIDIP)
Official visa for diplomats, heads of state, and international organization representatives on government-sponsored missions, free of charge and valid up to 3 years.
BrazilVISOF — Official Visa (Visto Oficial - VISOF)
Visa for foreign government and international organization staff on official missions, free of charge with variable processing time by consulate.
BrazilVITEM I — Research, Teaching & Academic Extension Visa (VITEM I - Pesquisa, Ensino ou Extensão Acadêmica)
Temporary visa for researchers, professors, and academics conducting research, teaching, or academic extension activities in Brazil for periods exceeding 90 days.
BrazilVITEM II — Medical Treatment Visa (VITEM II - Tratamento de Saúde)
Temporary visa for foreign nationals requiring medical treatment in Brazil, renewable for up to 1 year while healthcare continues.
BrazilVITEM III — Humanitarian Visa (VITEM III - Acolhida Humanitária)
Temporary visa for nationals from crisis zones (Afghanistan, Haiti, Syria, Ukraine) with full work authorization and permanent residency pathway.
BrazilVITEM 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.
BrazilVITEM 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.
BrazilVITEM IX — Golden Visa - Business Investment (VIPER Investimento Empresarial)
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).
BrazilVITEM IX — Investor Visa - Individual Investor (VITEM IX - Investidor Pessoa Física)
Temporary visa for individual foreign nationals investing at least R$500,000 in a Brazilian company or productive activity.
BrazilVITEM IX — Investor Visa - Manager or Executive (VITEM IX - Investidor Administrador)
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.
BrazilVITEM 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.
BrazilVITEM 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.
BrazilVITEM VII — Work Visa - Employment Contract (VITEM V - Contrato de Trabalho / NR 02)
Temporary work visa for foreign nationals hired under a formal employment contract with a Brazilian company, valid up to 2 years with renewal.
BrazilVITEM 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.
BrazilVITEM X
The VITEM X visa is designated for individuals traveling to Brazil to engage in activities of economic, scientific, technological, or cultural relevance.
BrazilVITEM XI — Permanent Residence - Family-Based (Residência Permanente Familiar)
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.
BrazilVITEM 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.
BrazilVITEM XIII — Mercosur Temporary Residence (VITEM XIII - Residência Temporária Mercosul)
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.
BrazilVITEM 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.
BrazilVITEM 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.
BrazilVIVIS — Visit Visa - Tourism (Visto de Visita - VIVIS)
Renewable short-stay visa for tourism, cultural events, and family visits, with initial 90 days extendable to 180 days annually.
Brazile-Visa — Electronic Visit Visa (e-Visa)
Multiple-entry electronic visa for US, Canadian, and Australian travelers for tourism or business, valid for 2 years from issue date.