Brazil offers permanent residence to qualifying investors through a business route and a property route. This page sets out the cost components so you can build a realistic budget.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
Brazil sets two main investment routes. The business route asks for a qualifying contribution into the equity of a Brazilian company, indicatively R$500,000, with a reduced threshold of around R$150,000 where the investment is in a technology or innovation business and the business plan is approved.
The property route, often called VIPER, asks for a qualifying property purchase, indicatively R$1,000,000, reduced to about R$700,000 for property in the North and Northeast regions. These thresholds are set by resolution of the National Immigration Council and change from time to time, so treat the figures here as indicative and confirm the current numbers with the authority.
Beyond the investment itself you should budget for official steps rather than a single fee. A business investor registers the foreign capital with the Central Bank of Brazil through the RDE system and incorporates or capitalises a company with a CNPJ tax number. The residence permit and the national migration card, known as the CRNM, are issued through the Federal Police.
Official charges for registration, the visa and the residence card are modest compared with the investment, but they do change. Confirm the current fee schedule with the official authority before you plan.
Most applicants use a licensed immigration lawyer, an accountant and a certified translator. Costs depend on the route, the structure of the investment and how many family members are included. We do not name or rank firms. Instead, ask any adviser to quote a fixed scope in writing, to confirm they are licensed to practise in Brazil, and to set out who lodges each filing.
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Add the qualifying investment, the government and registration costs, professional and translation fees, and ongoing costs such as maintaining the investment and renewing the permit. The table below lists the main lines. Figures shown are indicative and the binding detail sits with the authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Business investment, company equity | R$500,000 | Reduced to about R$150,000 for technology or innovation startups with an approved plan |
| Property investment, VIPER route | R$1,000,000 | Reduced to about R$700,000 in the North and Northeast |
| Government and registration fees | Confirm with the official authority | Visa, CRNM card, Central Bank capital registration |
| Professional and translation fees | Confirm with the official authority | Legal, accounting and certified translation, varies by provider |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. National Immigration Council (CNIg), Ministry of Justice and Public Security publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
The business route typically grants permanent residence on approval, while the property route usually begins as temporary residence that can be converted once the investment is maintained. Confirm the current rule for your route with the authority.
Yes. The thresholds are set by resolution of the National Immigration Council and are revised from time to time, so always confirm the current figure before committing funds.
Family reunification is generally available for a spouse or partner and dependent children, subject to documentation. Confirm who qualifies and what proof is needed with the authority.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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