One of the ways through which foreign citizens can immigrate to Brazil is retirement. For this purpose, the authorities have created a specific type of visa people interested in living in this country can apply for.
Below, our immigration lawyers explain the main characteristics of the retirement visa for Brazil. We are at your disposal if you want to apply for it.
Foreign retirees who are interested in immigration to Brazil can apply for the retirement visa. Applicants must meet the following requirements in this sense:
The retirement visa is in fact a residence permit for Brazil, however, it is a temporary one. If you need support with the application, our lawyers in Brasilia are at your disposal.
Brazil’s retirement visa requirements imply drafting the following documentation and filing it with the nearest consular office or embassy:
Brazil accepts online applications for retirement visas, however, each Brazilian consulate has a unique system. In order to obtain information on the application process, you can get in touch with our lawyers in Brazil who can offer further instructions or who can help you file your application.
The validity of a retirement visa is 12 months. You can also renew the visa for another year after it has expired. Please mind that the validity period begins on the day the visa is issued and not the one of your arrival in the country. For this purpose, we advise you to check if you need to obtain an entry visa so that you have sufficient time to comply with this requirement as well.
Our law firm in Brazil is at the service of foreign citizens who want to move to this country and need assistance in applying for residency.
Depending on how you choose to apply, the processing period for a retirement visa may vary. Applications submitted in person are usually processed in a minimum of 5 working days. Applications submitted by a visa service provider are processed in 10 to 15 business days.
You must register with the Brazilian immigration authorities (DPMAF), which is part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in the city where you will live within 90 days of arriving in Brazil. You will receive your permission to reside from the Federal Police Department.
Our Brazilian lawyers can guide you through the procedure so that it can be completed in time.
According to projections, Brazil’s population in the future will be divided into the following group ages by percentage:
If you need more information about the requirements for a retirement visa in Brazil, do not hesitate to contact us. We can also help you apply for citizenship in Brazil.