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Immigration to Brazil

Want to live, work, study or invest in Brazil?

Brazil has modern migration legislation based on the Migration Law, which provides for various types of visas and residence permits for foreigners who wish to live in the country lawfully.

Choosing the correct category is essential to ensure legal certainty, avoid delays and secure full exercise of rights during stay in Brazilian territory.

Our team provides full advisory services for migration proceedings, from defining the most suitable category to document regularisation with the competent authorities.

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Immigration advisory services for Brazil

How We Can Help

Migration proceedings involve different documentary requirements, eligibility analysis and procedures before consulates, the Ministry of Justice, the Federal Police and other competent authorities.

Our team offers specialised legal advisory services on immigration to Brazil, assisting foreigners, families, students, professionals, investors and companies at every stage of the process.

If you intend to live, work, study, invest or reunite your family in Brazil, we will be pleased to review your case, answer your questions and present the best strategy for your migration regularisation.

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Migration process in Brazil

How does immigration to Brazil work?

As a rule, foreigners may enter Brazil through a consular visa when required, or apply directly for certain types of residence permits provided for in Brazilian legislation.

After the visa or residence permit is granted, migratory registration with the Federal Police is required, at which time the National Migratory Registration Card (CRNM) is issued.

Each category has its own requirements, specific documentation and distinct assessment criteria.

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Work visa in Brazil

Temporary Visas and Residence Permits

Work and Job Offer

Intended for foreigners who have an employment relationship or a formal job offer in Brazil.

Main requirements:

  • Employment contract or job offer;
  • Compatible professional documentation;
  • Compliance with applicable migration requirements;
  • Registration with the Federal Police after arrival in the country.

Suitable for:

Professionals hired by Brazilian companies or multinationals established in the country.

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Investor visa in Brazil

Investors

Category intended for foreigners who wish to make productive investments in Brazil.

Main requirements:

  • Proof of investment;
  • Demonstration of lawful origin of funds;
  • Compliance with criteria established by migration legislation.

Suitable for:

Business owners, investors and entrepreneurs who intend to develop economic activities in Brazil.

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Entrepreneurship and relevance in Brazil

Entrepreneurs and Activities of Economic, Social, Scientific, Technological or Cultural Relevance

Intended for foreigners who will develop projects considered relevant to the country.

Main requirements:

  • Presentation of the project or activity;
  • Demonstration of its relevance;
  • Documentation compatible with the intended activity.

Suitable for:

Entrepreneurs, researchers, innovators, cultural professionals and social impact agents.

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Research and teaching in Brazil

Research, Teaching and Academic Extension

Aimed at researchers, professors, scientists and professionals linked to educational or research institutions.

Main requirements:

  • Affiliation or invitation from a Brazilian institution;
  • Proof of academic or scientific activity;
  • Specific documentation from the host institution.

Suitable for:

Researchers, lecturers, visiting professors and participants in academic programmes.

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Student visa in Brazil

Students

Intended for foreigners enrolled in Brazilian educational institutions.

Covers:

  • Undergraduate courses;
  • Postgraduate courses;
  • Master's and doctoral degrees;
  • Academic exchanges;
  • Research programmes.

Main requirements:

  • Proof of enrolment or acceptance;
  • Demonstration of means of subsistence;
  • Required migration documentation.
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Family reunification in Brazil

Family Reunification

One of the most sought-after categories for foreigners who have Brazilian relatives or relatives residing in Brazil.

May be granted to:

  • Spouse or partner;
  • Children;
  • Parents;
  • Siblings;
  • Other relatives provided for in legislation.

Main requirements:

  • Proof of family relationship;
  • Lawful migratory status of the reference family member;
  • Corresponding civil documentation.
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Religious activities in Brazil

Religious Activities

Intended for religious ministers, missionaries and members of religious institutions who will carry out activities in Brazil.

Main requirements:

  • Letter or statement from the religious institution;
  • Proof of the purpose of stay;
  • Specific documentation from the sponsoring organisation.
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Volunteering in Brazil

Voluntary Service

Category intended for foreigners who will participate in voluntary programmes without an employment relationship.

Main requirements:

  • Affiliation with a duly constituted entity;
  • Activity plan;
  • Proof of financial support during stay.
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Arts and sports in Brazil

Artistic and Sports Activities

Aimed at artists, athletes and professionals linked to events, competitions or cultural activities.

Main requirements:

  • Contract or invitation;
  • Proof of activity;
  • Documentation related to the event or project.
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Medical treatment in Brazil

Medical Treatment

Intended for foreigners who need to undergo medical treatment in Brazilian territory.

Main requirements:

  • Medical reports;
  • Proof of treatment;
  • Demonstration of resources to cover stay costs.
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Humanitarian reception in Brazil

Humanitarian Reception

Category created to assist people from situations of severe instability, armed conflict, human rights violations, disasters or humanitarian crises recognised by the Brazilian State.

Main requirements:

  • Fitting within the legal grounds for humanitarian reception;
  • Available identification documentation;
  • Compliance with specific requirements applicable to the current programme.
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International residence agreements

Residence under International Agreements

Mercosur Residence

Citizens of Mercosur member or associate countries may obtain residence authorisation in Brazil through a simplified procedure.

Includes, among others:

  • Argentina;
  • Bolivia;
  • Chile;
  • Colombia;
  • Ecuador;
  • Paraguay;
  • Peru;
  • Uruguay.

Advantages:

  • Simplified process;
  • Possibility of lawful employment;
  • Facilitated path to permanent residence.
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Registration with the Federal Police

Migratory Registration and Regularisation

After the visa or residence permit is granted, the foreigner must register with the Federal Police, obtaining:

  • National Migratory Registration (RNM);
  • National Migratory Registration Card (CRNM);
  • Regularisation of stay in national territory.

Proper completion of these steps is essential for exercising civil, labour, social security and business rights in Brazil.

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