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Brazil's Economic Residency

Economic Residency in Brazil (also known as the Golden Visa or VIPER program) offers permanent residency to qualified investors who make substantial economic contributions to Brazil through real estate investments or business activities.

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Discover Economic Residency in Brazil

The Brazil Economic Residency Program (also known as the Golden Visa Program) provides a pathway to permanent residency in Brazil for foreign investors looking to invest in Brazilian real estate or businesses. This program is designed to attract foreign capital to contribute to Brazil's economic growth and development.

Brazil
Mobility Asset Index Score
60.50%
Mobility Asset Type
Economic Residency
Official Name
Visa de Residência Permanente por Investimento (VIPER)
Launched in:
2017
Online Submission:
Yes
Residency Privileges
(in years)
24
Adjudication Time
(in months)
6
Minimum Stay Requirement
(in days)
None
In-Country Presence Requirement
(in months)
6

Overview

A Snapshot of Economic Residency in Brazil

A fast-track to permanent residency for qualified investors in Brazil

Eligibility Requirements

Real estate investment or business investment

Anchor Ancestor restrictions

Months to citizenship

Length of Visa

Permanent Residency

Months to Visa

4-6 months

Physical Presence Requirement

Visit Brazil once every 2 years

Availability

Medium

Family Allowance

Spouse and children

Overview

How to Apply for the Golden Visa Program in Brazil

Submit application through a Brazilian consulate or with the help of a legal representative in Brazil

Overview

Discover How GlobalPassport Simplifies the Application Process for Brazil's Economic Residency

Step-by-Step Guidance

Our experienced team will guide you through each stage of the application process, offering personalized assistance tailored to your needs.

Document Preparation

We'll help you gather and organize the documents you need for applying.

Application Submission

Once your documents are ready, we'll let you know where and how to submit your application to the relevant authorities.

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FAQ's

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DOCUMENTS

Documents Needed for Brazil - Economic Residency

Important Notes
• All documents must be original or certified copies
• Non-English documents require certified translations
• Documents must be apostilled where applicable
Personal Identification Documents
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Passport+State Issued ID+Biometrics

Vital Records Documents
Birth, marriage, and death certificates from applicant and ancestors

Marriage certificate and birth certificates of dependents (if applicable)

Proof of Residence Documents
Evidence of current residence status

Proof of current address (utility bill, lease agreement, etc.) may be required

Criminal Clearance Documents
Background check documentation

Police clearance certificate from the country of origin or residence for the past 5 years.

Financial Documents
Proof of payment and financial requirements

Proof of Investment: Bank statements or other documents verifying the investment+Property purchase agreement or business investment documents+Proof of Funds: Documentation demonstrating the source of the investment funds (e.g., tax returns, bank statements).

DOCUMENTS

Costs Associated with Brazil - Economic Residency

Pre-Application Costs
Essential document preparation and verification costs

Birth certificates from government archives; Marriage certificates for family dependencies; Police clearance records from current and past residences

Certified translations into official language(s); Apostille certification; Government-issued document legalization

Diploma and transcript verification; Professional certification authentication; Credential evaluation services

Government Application Fees
Official fees charged by government authorities

Initial application submission fee; Processing and handling charges; Administrative review fees

$560

Fingerprint collection fee; Digital photograph requirements; Biometric data processing

Required medical examinations; Vaccination verification; Health certificate processing

Post-Submission Costs
Costs after submitting your application

Document verification fees; Background check processing; Application status updates

Consulate visit expenses; Interview travel costs; Temporary accommodation (if required)

Language proficiency testing; Skills assessment fees; Additional document requests

Professional Services
Optional external support services

Immigration lawyer consultation; Document review services; Legal representation fees

Tax planning consultation; Asset transfer advisory; Investment planning services

Relocation services; Property search assistance; Settlement support services

Post-Acceptance Costs
Costs after approval

Residency card processing; Passport issuance fees; Registration certificates

Oath ceremony fees; Registration charges; Local authority fees

Renewal fees; Status maintenance costs; Annual reporting fees

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