Brazil - VIPER Visa (Investor Visa)

Key requirements

Our savings floor follows the standard R$ 500,000 business route. Real estate and reduced tech thresholds need higher or different planning amounts.

• Income we use for estimatesNot set in data
• SavingsOften ~$100,000+
• Accepted income typesSavings only
• Remote work allowedYes
• Local employment allowedYes
• Health insuranceUsually required
• Criminal record checkUsually required
• Accommodation proofUsually required
• Bank accountUsually required
• Processing (rough)Often 4–8 months (CNIg and consulate dependent)

Whether you apply at a consulate abroad or inside Brazil depends on your current status. CNIg review often takes a few months. Keep company tax filings current on the business route.

1. 1

   Choose business or real estate

   Decide between company share capital (R$ 500,000 standard, R$ 150,000 tech or innovation) and urban property (R$ 1,000,000 or R$ 700,000 in North or Northeast).

2. 2

   Set up the company or pick property

   For business, incorporate or join a Brazilian entity and draft a three-year plan showing productive activity or job creation. For property, complete due diligence and confirm urban registration rules.

3. 3

   Prepare proof of funds origin

   Compile bank statements and transfer trails showing where investment money came from. Weak source-of-funds papers delay both banking and CNIg review.

4. 4

   Transfer and register capital

   Wire funds from abroad through an authorized Brazilian bank and register as foreign direct investment (RDE-IED) before or when you complete the investment.

5. 5

   Gather corporate or title documents

   For business: articles of incorporation, CNPJ registration, business plan, and Central Bank registration proof. For property: purchase deed and cartório registration in your name.

6. 6

   Get police and civil records

   Obtain background certificates from your home country and any recent residence countries, then apostille and translate as required.

7. 7

   File with CNIg or consulate

   Submit the investor residence request with investment proof, personal documents, and fees. Attend any required interview.

8. 8

   Receive temporary residence

   If approved, enter Brazil within visa validity and keep all issuance papers for Federal Police registration.

9. 9

   Register with Federal Police

   Complete RNM (CRNM) registration within legal deadlines. Real estate investors must spend at least 14 days in Brazil in each two-year period.

10. 10

    Maintain investment and plan permanent status

    Keep the company active or property held, renew temporary permits, and after about four years of maintained investment you may apply for indefinite residence. Citizenship is a separate process.

CNIg thresholds and consulate practice can change. This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Confirm current resolutions and amounts with CNIg and licensed counsel before you transfer funds.

Pathway last reviewed: 2026-06-15

Citizenship & nationality

Investor residence under Law 13.445/2017 is open to most nationalities. You choose a business or urban real estate route. Rural land does not qualify under the property investor rules.

• •Business route: at least R$ 500,000 in Brazilian company share capital, or R$ 150,000 for qualifying tech or innovation projects with a solid three-year plan.
• •Real estate route: at least R$ 1,000,000 in urban property nationally, or R$ 700,000 in the North or Northeast. Funds must be wired from abroad and registered with the Central Bank.
• •You get temporary residence first, usually in two-year blocks. After about four years of maintained investment you may apply for indefinite residence.
• •Real estate investors must spend at least 14 days in Brazil in each two-year period. Business investors must keep the company active and tax-compliant.

Confirm current CNIg resolutions (RN 13/2017, RN 36/2018, RN 46/2022) and consulate checklists before you move money.

Best for

• •People planning to stay several years with a clear residence record

Long-term path

• Permanent residence: Yes
• Citizenship: Possible, but depends on your case

Temporary investor permits renew while the investment stays in place. Indefinite residence and later naturalization are separate steps with their own stay and integration rules.

Practical difficulty

hard

Rough guide only. Your case depends on papers, timing, and rule changes.

Hard means large capital, Central Bank registration, active company compliance or property title work, and months of government review.