Visa Options

Explore visa paths to Brazil

Family Reunification Visa

For foreign nationals with a Brazilian spouse, partner, parent, or child.

120 days
$800 - $3000

Good for:

Married to a Brazilian national (civil marriage — religious ceremony alone not sufficient)
In a recognized stable union (união estável) with a Brazilian national

Retirement & Pension Visa

For retirees and pensioners with provable regular foreign income — one of the easiest Brazil visa paths.

75 days
$600 - $2000

Good for:

Foreign national receiving a government pension, Social Security, or private pension of minimum USD 2,000/month
OR documented investment income (dividends, rental income, etc.) of USD 2,000/month

Student Visa (VITEM IV)

For students enrolled in accredited Brazilian educational institutions — language school through postgraduate.

45 days
$300 - $900

Good for:

Enrolled in an accredited Brazilian educational institution
Program requires minimum 20 hours/week attendance for language programs

Investor & Business Visa (VITEM V)

For entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners establishing operations in Brazil.

180 days
$3000 - $8000

Good for:

Foreign national investing minimum R$500,000 in a new Brazilian company with job creation
OR minimum R$150,000 in a priority sector startup

Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV)

Brazil's official remote worker visa for non-Brazilians earning income from abroad.

60 days
$500 - $1500

Good for:

Foreign national with valid passport (6+ months validity recommended)
Minimum monthly income of USD 1,500 from foreign sources OR USD 18,000 in savings/investments

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