Brazil Retirement Visa — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇧🇷 Brazil
Program
Retirement Visa
Local Name
Visto VITEM XIV — Aposentado
Type
Retirement
Status
Active
Min Stay
1 days
per 24 months
Permanent residency for retirees demonstrating stable monthly pension or investment income of at least R$6,000 (about $1,200/month at 2026 exchange rates) transferred to Brazil.
💰 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Income Requirement
BRL 6,000/mo
(~$1,200 USD)
Pension Requirement
$1,200/mo
Application Fee
$200
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Health Insurance
Required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Not allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
21
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Worldwide
Regime Name
Worldwide Income Tax (if resident 183+ days)
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Capital Gains Taxed
Yes
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
4 years
Language Required
Yes
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
consulate
Processing Time
90–240 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
R$6,000/month minimum, approximately $1,200 USD at 2026 exchange rates. Income must be transferable to Brazil. Health insurance mandatory. Amount increases proportionally for spouse/dependents. Must register with Federal Police and obtain RNM (Registro Nacional Migratorio) card. Absence over 2 years may result in loss of residency. Brazilian citizenship after 4 years of legal residency (or 1 year if married to a Brazilian).
📋 ALSO IN BRAZIL
Brazil also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) (digital nomad visa)