RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

Retire in Brazil on your own pension.

Foreign retirees with a qualifying pension income can obtain Brazilian residence for themselves and their dependents. We confirm eligibility, prepare the proof of income and handle the full application.

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3–5

months, on average, from application to residence card in hand.

US$ 2k

approximate minimum monthly pension income, plus a per-dependent add-on.

✓

spouse and dependents can be included in the same application.

ELIGIBILITY

Who qualifies.

The pension has to be stable, verifiable and paid from outside Brazil.

✓Retirees of any nationality receiving a documented pension of roughly US$ 2,000/month or more (plus an add-on per dependent).

✓Retirees whose pension comes from a government, employer or private pension fund able to issue an official income letter.

✓Spouses and dependents of a qualifying retiree, included in the same application.

PAPERWORK

Main documents you'll need.

✓Passport and proof of a clean criminal record (from your country of residence, past 5 years).

✓Official pension/retirement income letter from the paying institution.

✓Bank statements from the last 3 months showing the pension deposits.

✓Marriage certificate or birth certificates, if including a spouse or dependents.

✓Sworn translation and apostille of any foreign-issued document.

TIMELINE

Approximate timeline.

2–4 wks

Documents & income letter

Obtaining the official pension income letter and preparing supporting bank records.

60–90 days

Application & analysis

Filing with the Brazilian consulate or the Federal Police — timing depends on current caseload.

30–45 days

Residence card

Issuance of your Carteira de Registro Nacional Migratório (RNM) after approval.

Total: roughly 3–5 months from application to residence card in hand.

BUDGET

Government fees & likely additional costs.

Approximate figures — confirm current amounts with us before budgeting.

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

RNM (residence card) issuance fee (per applicant) R$ 200–300

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

Health insurance valid in Brazil (annual) Varies by provider

Legal fees for the full application Quoted per engagement

Figures are approximate and change periodically by regulation — always confirm current thresholds and fees with us before filing.

PITFALLS

Common mistakes we see.

✕Submitting bank statements that don't clearly match the pension income letter, causing delays.

✕Underestimating the income threshold once dependents are added to the application.

✕Leaving apostille and sworn translation until the last minute, delaying an otherwise-ready filing.

✕Not renewing or converting to permanent residence before the initial period runs out.

HOW WE HELP

What we do.

✓Confirm your pension income meets the current threshold, including for dependents.

✓Prepare and organize the full document package, including the income letter and bank records.

✓File the application with the consulate or the Federal Police.

✓Include your spouse and dependents in the same application where eligible.

✓Handle renewal and conversion to permanent residence when the time comes.

FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION

Planning to retire in Brazil?

Let's confirm your pension qualifies and map out the full timeline before you apply.

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