Investment Opportunities
Foreigners can gain permanent residency by investing in Brazilian property or businesses, with minimum thresholds set by law.
Employment and Skills
Professionals, researchers, and skilled workers can qualify through job sponsorships or specialized contributions to Brazil’s workforce.
Family and Retirement Routes
Marriage, parenthood, and retirement also provide pathways to secure permanent residency rights in the country.
Brazil has introduced multiple immigration pathways to attract foreigners seeking permanent residency. A permanent residency visa allows individuals to live, work, and study legally in the country.
One of the most common options is investment. Applicants may invest BRL 700,000 (about PKR 36.7 million) in real estate or BRL 500,000 (about PKR 26.2 million) in a business. These investments must remain active during the residency period.
Employment offers another route. Skilled professionals with jobs and company sponsorships can first secure a temporary visa. After two to four years of continuous employment, they may convert it into permanent residency. Scientists, researchers, and professors may also qualify by presenting a professional activity plan, proof of qualifications, and funding.
Family ties are an established path. Foreigners married to Brazilian citizens or those with Brazilian children qualify for residency. Retirees can apply after two years of residence if they meet financial conditions. A monthly income of US$2,000 (about PKR 567,800) initially secures a two-year temporary permit, which later converts into permanent status.
From 2024, graduates of Brazilian universities and foreign employees in local companies are also eligible for a two-year residency permit. This can be extended or converted into permanent residency.
Applicants must provide essential documents, including a valid passport, police clearance, proof of legal entry, and supporting evidence for their chosen pathway. To maintain residency, foreigners cannot remain outside Brazil for more than two consecutive years.
Applications can be filed at Brazilian consulates abroad or with the Federal Police in Brazil. The process costs between US$100 and US$300. Once submitted, applications usually take four to six months for processing. Successful applicants must register with the Federal Police to receive their resident ID card.
