Residence framework · Last checked 2026-07-27
Residency routes in Brazil
The responsible route depends on the purpose of residence and whether the applicant is applying through a consular visa or from within Brazil. The Ministry of Justice and Federal Police publish the controlling route and registration guidance.
- Country
- Brazil
- Research area
- Residency routes
- Official sources
- 5
- Last checked
- 2026-07-27
Current inventory
Routes to investigate
Research or academicPesquisa, ensino ou extensão acadêmicaResearch, teaching, or academic extensionLocal employmentTrabalho ou oferta de trabalhoWork or a job offerGeneral investmentRealização de investimentoQualifying investment activityOther officially established groundAtividade de relevância econômica, social, científica, tecnológica ou culturalActivity recognized as relevant under the official frameworkOther officially established groundAtividade religiosaReligious activityOther officially established groundServiço voluntárioVolunteer serviceEducationAutorização de residência para fins de estudoStudyFamily reunificationReunião familiarQualifying family relationshipMERCOSUR or regional mobilityAcordo de Residência do MERCOSULEligible MERCOSUR nationalityDigital nomadNômade digitalRemote professional activity for a foreign employerReal-estate investment or ownershipInvestimento imobiliárioQualifying urban real-estate investmentOther officially established groundTratamento de saúdeMedical treatment
Official evidence
Sources for this overview
Autorização de ResidênciaMinistério da Justiça e Segurança Pública · PT · Last checked 2026-07-27Dúvidas sobre autorização de residênciaPolícia Federal · PT · Last checked 2026-07-27Nômade digital — RN 45/2021Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública · PT · Last checked 2026-07-27Investimento imobiliário — RN 36/2018Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública · PT · Last checked 2026-07-27
General planning information only—not legal, tax, or investment advice. This page explains the relationship between statuses and does not determine eligibility.