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