Do you want to immigrate to Brazil? Here is your guide to visas and Brazil citizenship.

Immigrate to Brazil to take advantage of living in South America’s largest economy. There are a number of work permit, visa, and residency options that lead to Brazil citizenship and a Brazil passport.

If you’re looking for a country with a strong and lively spirit, Brazil is definitely the place to go. Brazilians do everything with passion and life rarely gets dull. Football, music, food and festivals are just a few examples of where things get exciting in this South American destination.

The Brazilian economy has been steadily growing for years and is currently the 9^thbiggest economy in the world. This growth is expected to continue, making Brazil a promising place for Expats looking for a career change.

Personal relationships are very important and looking for a job starts with making contacts. Expat events are a good place to meet new people and learning Portuguese, the local language, will also work in your benefit when you’re looking for a job. Even the smallest effort of speaking Portuguese is very much appreciated by locals.

Brazilians are warm-hearted people and don’t be surprised to receive a kiss on each cheek when meeting someone for the first time, just another welcome to this wonderful country.

Work Permit

If you are looking to immigrate to Brazil for work, Brazil has several different work permit options. Though entering the country does not require a visa for most nationals, working is only allowed on a permit.

To get a permit, you must first find a job with a Brazilian company who can sponsor your application and the application must be done from your home country, before moving to Brazil and starting to work. The application usually takes between two and three months and generally, a work permit is valid for two years.

Tourist Visa

If you are planning on visiting to explore living and working in Brazil, you may need a Brazil tourist visa. Use the VisaHQ tool below to check requirements for your current nationality.

Working Holiday Visa

If you are a New Zealand, French, German or South Korean citizen between the ages of 18-30, you may be eligible for a working holiday visa.

To find out if you need a tourist visa to visit Brazil, please use the VisaHQ tool below.

Family Visas

If your spouse is a citizen or permanent resident of Brazil, you are probably eligible for residency. Please note that your status of spouse needs to be legally recognised in this country.

If either of your parents is Brazilian, you can live in Brazil and apply for citizenship

The Brazilian passport allows you visa-free entry to more than 145 countries. Along with Brazil’s economy and international standing, this makes the Brazil passport an excellent choice for a second Nationality. It also opens doors to a fantastic life in Brazil. As Brazil is a member of the MERCOSUR trade bloc you also have the freedom to live and work in any member country.

Brazil has a high-quality Residency by Investment program for people looking to immigrate to Brazil.

Other ways you can get citizenship in Brazil

If you were born in Brazil, you are most likely a Brazilian citizen

If one or both of your parents were citizens of Brazil when you were born, you are a citizen of Brazil if you were registered before you turned 18 years of age.

If your spouse is a citizen, you can apply for citizenship after living together in Brazil for a period of 2 years. Please note that your status of spouse needs to be legally recognised in this country.

After 4 years of living in Brazil, you can apply for citizenship as long as you can speak Portuguese, can support yourself and meet some other requirements

Brazil’s Residency by Investment program is gaining in popularity. It offers a clear pathway to accessing citizenship through naturalisation and the powerful Brazilian passport. The process can be time-consuming and has some red tape. We strongly recommend working with a trusted immigration partner.

Brazil Residency by Investment

If you invest more than $USD 150,000 in any kind of productive activity in Brazil (including buying a piece of land or real estate), you can get residency for your entire family.

After 4 years you can apply for citizenship and a passport through naturalisation. If it only the second passport that you are after, you can apply after 4 years without actually having lived in the country.

Do you have experience of immigrating to Brazil? We’d love to share your Expat story. We’re especially interested in your experiences of visas, work permits, residency, and citizenship.