Brazil’s Digital Nomad Visa: Complete Requirements Guide
Brazil’s digital nomad visa was created to give remote workers a legal, straightforward path to live in the country while continuing to…
A law firm focused on Brazilian immigration law, with offices in João Pessoa (PB) and São Paulo (SP), serving clients in Brazil and worldwide. Full-service representation for Brazilian visas, residency, and naturalization, from initial filing to final decision, grounded in Brazil's Migration Law (Law No. 13,445/2017).
5.0 15 reviews on GoogleEvery strategy we build rests on the Migration Law and the normative resolutions (RNs) of Brazil's National Immigration Council (CNIg).
Representation in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, from first filing to final decision.
Support for individuals immigrating on their own as well as companies sponsoring foreign talent.
Offices in João Pessoa (PB) and São Paulo (SP), with remote support for clients anywhere in Brazil.
Souza & Santos was founded to help people with immigration matters in Brazil — from the first visa to naturalization. We combine close, personal support with a firm command of Brazil's Migration Law, so every case rests on solid legal footing. We also advise on the real estate, employment, and corporate matters that come with moving to Brazil.
Founding partners and attorneys who guide you, side by side, through every stage of your immigration journey.
Vinícios earned his law degree from the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB) and practices immigration law, including projects with foreign governments. He advises foreign nationals and multinational companies on visas, residency, international contracts, and regulatory matters.
Aristóteles handles family reunification and immigration status for the spouses, children, and dependents of foreign nationals in Brazil. Drawing on a strong background in family and estate law, he guides families through documentation and residency applications.
Fernanda helps foreign residents in Brazil obtain coverage, procedures, and treatment from their health plans. She also practices employment law for international companies, advising on employment contracts, compliance, and the hiring of foreign professionals.
Maria Clara advises foreign companies entering or expanding in Brazil on corporate structuring, international contracts, and trademark protection. She helps investors navigate Brazilian regulatory requirements, from incorporating a local entity to registering their brand with INPI, Brazil's trademark office.
Every stage of a foreign national's life in Brazil has its own legal requirements — from the entry visa to naturalization. See which stage applies to you.
Tourism, business, transit, and event visas for short stays in Brazil.
Temporary visa for study, research, or exchange programs at recognized Brazilian institutions.
Temporary work visas, intra-company transfers, and work authorizations for specific activities.
Residence authorization and issuance of the National Migratory Registry Card (CRNM), Brazil's ID card for foreign residents.
Ordinary, extraordinary, special, or provisional naturalization, under the Migration Law.
One-on-one guidance on the right visa for your situation, with support through to the final decision.
Talk to a lawyerFamily reunification and immigration status for spouses, children, and other dependents, before the Federal Police and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Secure my family's statusVisa sponsorship, immigration compliance, and relocation of foreign employees to Brazil.
Discuss my company's needsEmployment contracts, intra-company transfers, and work authorizations from the Ministry of Justice and Public Security.
Residence authorization for individual investors making capital investments in Brazilian companies.
Visas and residence authorizations for spouses, partners in a stable union (união estável), children, and dependents.
Ordinary, extraordinary, special, and provisional naturalization, with support until the naturalization order is published in the Official Gazette.
Immigration status for study, exchange, and research programs at Brazilian institutions.
Audits of foreign-national hiring practices and compliance with Federal Police requirements.
We represent clients before the Federal Police, the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Every case accounts for bilateral agreements and the specific requirements of the client's country of origin.
The same firm supports the client from the first visa through to citizenship, with no handoffs between phases.
Full legal support for foreign nationals who buy, rent, or clear title to property in Brazil, from the first contract to final registration.
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Speak directly with a Brazilian immigration lawyer in English or Portuguese. We'll identify the best immigration pathway for you, explain the documents you'll need, and outline next steps.
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