Brazil
Brazil
Investment from
BRL 500,000
Timeline
4 years to citizenship eligibility
Visa-free access
170 countries
Residency required
No fixed minimum stay requirement to maintain residency
Key Benefits
Investment Details
Approx. USD 90,000–100,000. BRL 500,000 minimum investment in a Brazilian company or real estate. Brazilian Business Visa (VITEM V) — business investment route. Figures vary based on exchange rate.
Passport Mobility
Source: Henley Passport Index. Figures approximate and subject to change.
Path to Residency
Initial Investment
BRL 500,000 — Approx
Due Diligence & Processing
4 years to citizenship eligibility
Residency Granted
Permanent residency first, then citizenship after 4 years. Portuguese language test and criminal record check required.
Things to Know
Portuguese language test for citizenship. Complex bureaucratic process. Tax residency triggers worldwide income tax.
Programme Facts
- Programme type
- Residency → Citizenship
- Residency requirement
- No fixed minimum stay requirement to maintain residency
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Family inclusion
- Spouse, dependent children
- Tax benefits
- Brazil taxes worldwide income for tax residents; territorial tax planning available for non-residents
- Official source
- Government website
- Data checked
- 2026-09-20
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