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INVESTOR RESIDENCE

Turn a qualifying investment into Brazilian residence.

Brazil grants temporary — and later permanent — residence to foreign nationals who make a qualifying investment in a Brazilian company or in real estate. We structure the investment and handle the full visa process.

💬 Talk to our team See if you qualify
4–7
months, on average, from a structured investment to residence card in hand.
2
investment routes: company investment or qualifying real estate purchase.
✓
spouse and dependent children included in the same application.
ELIGIBILITY

Who qualifies.

The investment has to meet immigration requirements from day one — not just corporate or tax requirements.

✓Investors of any nationality who invest at least R$ 500,000 in a new or existing Brazilian company (or a reduced amount with a qualifying job-creation/innovation plan, case-by-case).
✓Buyers of Brazilian real estate valued at or above the applicable regional minimum — generally R$ 1,000,000, reduced in the North and Northeast, including Paraíba.
✓Spouses and dependent children of a qualifying investor, 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).
✓Proof of the investment itself: company registration and capital contribution records, or the registered property deed.
✓Proof of the lawful origin of the invested funds (bank statements, income tax returns, proceeds of a sale, etc.).
✓Business plan (company route) or property valuation report (real estate route).
✓Health/travel insurance valid in Brazil, for some consular applications.
TIMELINE

Approximate timeline.

4–8 wks

Structuring the investment

Setting up the company or property purchase and preparing supporting documentation.

60–120 days

Application & analysis

Filing with the Ministry of Justice / 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 4–7 months from a structured investment to residence card in hand.

BUDGET

Government fees & likely additional costs.

Approximate figures — confirm current amounts with us before budgeting.

Visa / residence application fee (per applicant) R$ 200–350
RNM (residence card) issuance fee (per applicant) R$ 200–300
Property transfer costs (if real estate route) ≈ 3–5% of value
Sworn translation & apostille (per document) R$ 150–400
Legal fees for structuring & the immigration process Quoted per engagement

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

PITFALLS

Common mistakes we see.

✕Investing first and only checking visa eligibility afterward — structure has to satisfy immigration rules from the start, not just tax rules.
✕Buying real estate in cash without a paper trail that satisfies "proof of lawful origin" requirements.
✕Underestimating processing time and making irreversible relocation plans before approval.
✕Missing the right moment to renew or convert from temporary to permanent residence, risking a lapse in status.
HOW WE HELP

What we do.

✓Advise on which investment route — company or real estate — fits your goals and timeline.
✓Structure and document the investment to meet both immigration and tax requirements.
✓Prepare and file the full residence application with supporting evidence of fund origin.
✓Handle the process for your accompanying spouse and dependents.
✓Manage renewal, conversion to permanent residence, and naturalization down the line if you want it.
FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION

Considering residency through investment?

Let's confirm you qualify before you commit funds — the structure of the investment matters as much as the amount.

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