Residency by investment

Brazil Golden Visa

Lifestyle, Scale and South America’s Most Accessible Golden Visa

Brazil offers one of the world’s most accessible residency-by-investment programmes, combining low entry thresholds with access to Latin America’s largest economy. From Rio de Janeiro’s coastline to São Paulo’s financial centre and the rapidly developing Northeast, Brazil offers strong lifestyle appeal and significant long-term market scale.

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Why Brazil

Why investors choose Brazil

  • Lifestyle and culture

    One of the most vibrant countries in the world in terms of lifestyle and culture.

  • Access to Latin America’s largest economy

  • Strong private healthcare and education systems

  • High-quality lifestyle

    Across major cities and coastal regions.

  • Citizenship eligibility after 4 years of permanent residency

    Subject to legal requirements, including actual residence in Brazil and the ability to communicate in Portuguese.

The programme

Brazil Golden Visa

  • Permanent residency granted upon approval for the business and innovation routes (real estate: residency for an initial 4 years, convertible to permanent if the investment is maintained)
  • Real estate route: at least 14 days in Brazil in every two-year period
  • Access to Brazil’s deep and liquid real estate market
  • A large and diverse property market across major cities and coastal regions
  • Citizenship eligibility after 4 years of permanent residency in Brazil, subject to legal requirements, including actual residence and the ability to communicate in Portuguese

Investment options

Four investment routes are available. USD figures are approximate equivalents at around BRL 5.5 per USD.

  • BRL 1,000,000~USD 180,000
    Real estate in most regions

    Residency granted for an initial 4 years, convertible to permanent (indefinite-term) residency if the investment is maintained.

  • BRL 700,000~USD 127,000
    Real estate in the North and Northeast regions

    Residency granted for an initial 4 years, convertible to permanent (indefinite-term) residency if the investment is maintained.

  • BRL 500,000+~USD 90,000+
    Start-up or business investment

    Permanent residency granted.

  • BRL 150,000+~USD 27,000+
    Investment in an innovation, research or technology company

    For example, one that is incubated, based in a technology park or backed by a start-up accelerator. Permanent residency granted.

Key facts

Brazil: timelines and requirements

Physical presence
14 days every two yearsReal estate route only: at least 14 days in Brazil in every two-year period.
Residency status
Permanent on approvalReal estate routes: residency for an initial 4 years, convertible to permanent (indefinite-term) residency if the investment is maintained.
Citizenship eligibility
After 4 yearsOf permanent residency in Brazil, subject to legal requirements, including actual residence and the ability to communicate in Portuguese.

Processing notes

What to expect from due diligence

Across all programmes, applicants should expect standard international due diligence, including:

  • Global criminal background checks
  • Verification of the lawful source of funds
  • AML and KYC compliance
  • Supporting investment documentation

Planning benchmark

3–9months

As a general planning benchmark, allow approximately three to nine months for the core immigration process, although timelines vary by jurisdiction.

FAQs

Brazil: frequently asked questions

What is the minimum investment for the Brazil Golden Visa?

Routes start from BRL 150,000+ (~USD 27,000+) for investment in an innovation, research or technology company (for example, one that is incubated, based in a technology park or backed by a start-up accelerator). Business or start-up investment starts from BRL 500,000+ (~USD 90,000+), and real estate from BRL 700,000 (~USD 127,000) in the North and Northeast regions or BRL 1,000,000 (~USD 180,000) in most other regions.

Do I get permanent residency straight away?

Permanent residency is granted upon approval for the business and innovation routes. Real estate investments grant residency for an initial 4 years, convertible to permanent (indefinite-term) residency if the investment is maintained.

How much time do I need to spend in Brazil?

On the real estate route, you must spend at least 14 days in Brazil in every two-year period to keep your residency. The business and innovation routes set no minimum number of days. Citizenship is a separate matter and requires actual residence in Brazil.

When can I apply for Brazilian citizenship?

Citizenship eligibility comes after 4 years of permanent residency in Brazil, subject to legal requirements, including actual residence and the ability to communicate in Portuguese. On the real estate route, this period starts only once the initial 4-year residency has been converted to permanent residency.

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Compare the Brazil Golden Visa routes with an adviser

We will walk you through the real estate, business and innovation routes and what each means for your residency status.

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Programme rules change; figures are indicative and subject to official confirmation. This is not legal or financial advice.