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Investor Visa (VITEM IX)

Processing
2-4 months
Cost
From $100
Validity
Up to 4 years initially

Residence through productive investment in a Brazilian company or qualifying real estate. Minimums were re-tiered by sector in December 2025.

Requirements

  • Standard route: invest BRL 500,000+ in a Brazilian business as an individual
  • Innovative startup projects can qualify from BRL 150,000 with an approved investment plan
  • Urban real-estate route requires roughly BRL 1,000,000 committed
  • Funds must enter Brazil legally and be registered with the Central Bank
  • Business plan showing real economic activity or job creation

Time and cost

Processing time
2-4 months
Validity
Up to 4 years initially, then permanent residence
Cost

From $100

Required

  • About $100 to $290 consular fee (depends on nationality)
  • Legal and registration costs also apply.
Path to residency
Leads to indefinite residence while the investment is maintained; naturalization after 4 years

Documents

  • Valid passport

    6+ months validity

  • Central Bank registration of funds

    Proof of lawful foreign capital entry

  • Company documents

    Articles of incorporation/CNPJ showing the investment

  • Investment/business plan

    Activity, jobs and use of capital

  • Police clearance certificate

    Apostilled and translated

Tips

  • Verify the current sector thresholds before wiring funds; they changed in December 2025
  • Capital must flow through official banking channels registered with the Central Bank
  • The startup tier (BRL 150,000) needs endorsement of the innovation project