MERCOSUR RESIDENCY

Live in Brazil with Mercosur residency.

Nationals of Mercosur member states and of associated states covered by the Mercosur Residence Agreement can obtain a residence authorization in Brazil based on their nationality, without a job offer, an investment or a family tie. We confirm that your nationality is covered, prepare the file and follow it with the Federal Police.

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2 years

initial term of the temporary residence under the agreement, with the option to request indefinite residence afterward if the requirements are met.

R$200–350 + R$204.77

residence application fee and CRNM issuance fee, per applicant, when applicable.

✓

the temporary residence is based on your nationality, not on a job, an investment or a family tie.

ELIGIBILITY

Who qualifies.

The right comes from your nationality and a clean criminal record, not from the activity you will carry out in Brazil.

✓Nationals of Mercosur member states and of associated states covered by the agreement, for example Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia and Chile. We confirm your nationality before filing.

✓People with no criminal record in their country of origin or in the countries where they lived in the previous five years.

✓Anyone who already holds a temporary Mercosur residence and wants to request indefinite residence after the two years, if the requirements are met.

PAPERWORK

Main documents you'll need.

✓Completed application form, two 3x4 photos and the declaration of electronic address and contact details.

✓Valid passport, or identity card, or nationality certificate issued by your country’s consular agent, proving identity and nationality.

✓Birth certificate and proof of marital status (and naturalization certificate, when applicable).

✓Criminal record certificates from your country of origin and from the countries where you lived in the previous five years, plus a sworn statement of no criminal records abroad.

✓Proof of payment of the fees and, for foreign documents, apostille and sworn translation where required.

TIMELINE

Approximate timeline.

Preparation

Documents and certificates

Obtain the criminal record certificates and civil documents, with apostille and sworn translation when required.

Federal Police

Application

Filing with the Federal Police in Brazil and payment of the fees. The authority may issue requirements for missing documents, with a deadline to respond.

After two years

Indefinite residence

Before the temporary residence ends, you can request indefinite residence, proving means of subsistence and a clean criminal record, as the current rules require.

Timing varies by Federal Police unit. We give you an estimate after reviewing your file.

BUDGET

Government fees & likely additional costs.

Approximate figures — confirm current amounts with us before budgeting.

Residence application fee (per applicant) R$200–350

CRNM issuance fee (per applicant) R$204.77

Criminal record certificates and civil documents Vary by country

Sworn translation and apostille (per document) R$150–400

Legal fees for the full application Quoted on request

Figures are approximate and change by regulation. Always confirm current amounts and requirements with us before filing.

PITFALLS

Common mistakes we see.

✕Assuming that holding a South American passport is enough and filing without the criminal record certificates of every country where you lived in the last five years.

✕Filing outdated certificates, or foreign documents without the required apostille, which can lead to requirements and delays.

✕Letting the two-year temporary residence expire before requesting indefinite residence.

✕Confusing this route with the one for nationals of bordering countries not covered by the Mercosur agreement, which has different rules.

HOW WE HELP

What we do.

✓Confirm that your nationality is covered and which route applies to you.

✓Collect and organize the certificates from each country where you lived.

✓Prepare apostilles and sworn translations.

✓File with the Federal Police and answer any requirements.

✓Handle your CRNM and the later request for indefinite residence.

FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION

Are you a Mercosur national moving to Brazil?

Tell us your nationality, and we will confirm the route and the documents before you apply.

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This page is general information and is not legal advice. Each case depends on your nationality, documents and situation, and no outcome is guaranteed.