Brazil Residency by Investment | Investor Visa in South America
Brazil residency by investment from R$150,000 (innovation) or R$500,000 (business); property from R$1,000,000. Path to citizenship in 4 years, Mercosur access, vibrant economy. Frederick Capital expert guidance.
Normative Resolution 36 of 2018 and later immigration rules. Do not restate reais amounts as US dollars.
As of October 2026 — Statutory Quick Facts & Investment Tiers
| Route | October 2026 statutory position |
|---|---|
| Innovation | R$150,000 |
| Business | R$500,000 |
| Urban property | R$1,000,000, or R$700,000 in the North or Northeast |
- Minimum outlay
- R$150,000 innovation investment. Property is R$1,000,000 (R$700,000 in the North or Northeast). Business investment is R$500,000.. Family of 4 minimum: Family members can be included. Amounts are in reais, not US dollars.
- Government / processing fees
- Funds must come from abroad with Central Bank foreign-exchange registration.
- Processing timeline
- The initial permit is four years.
- Visa-free / mobility
- Mercosur residence features. Not Schengen.
- Tax and residency highlights
- Tax residence follows the facts of stay, not the visa label. Residence rules apply for later permanent residence.
- Governing legal framework
- Normative Resolution 36 of 2018 and later immigration rules. Do not restate reais amounts as US dollars.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much do I need to invest for Brazil residency by investment?
- Brazil's investor residence (Normative Resolution 36/2018) requires BRL 500,000 in a Brazilian company, BRL 150,000 in innovation or research, or BRL 1,000,000 in urban property (BRL 700,000 in the North and Northeast). The business plan must show potential to create jobs or income. Funds must come from abroad and be registered with the Central Bank.
- How long does it take to get Brazil residency by investment?
- Brazil residency through investment is typically granted within 3 to 6 months of submitting a complete application. Permanent residency can be applied for after 4 years of holding temporary investor residency. Brazilian citizenship through naturalisation is available after 4 years of permanent residency.
- Can I obtain Brazilian citizenship through investment?
- Yes. After holding Brazilian permanent residency for 4 years, investors become eligible to apply for Brazilian naturalisation. Brazil allows dual citizenship, so you do not need to renounce your existing nationality. The Brazilian passport offers visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to approximately 170 countries.
- Can I include my family in a Brazil investor visa application?
- Yes. The main applicant's spouse and dependent children may be included in the Brazil investor visa application and will receive the same residency status. Brazil is also notable for its straightforward path to citizenship for spouses of Brazilian nationals.