Brazil grants residence to investors who place qualifying capital in the country, and the route is open to applicants from most countries including the Philippines. This page sets out the routes and the official source.
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.
The Brazil investor visa is open to citizens of most countries, and Filipino applicants can apply. Eligibility rests on the qualifying investment and a sound application rather than nationality. Applicants show a clean record and a clear source of funds.
Confirm any nationality specific document needs with the official authority and the relevant Brazilian consulate before you act.
There are several routes. A real estate investment qualifies from R$700,000 in the Northeast region or from R$1,000,000 elsewhere. A business investment into a Brazilian company qualifies from R$500,000 with a business plan. A smaller route for investment in an innovative startup begins from R$150,000.
Business investors are generally granted residence on approval, while real estate buyers may first receive a temporary permit. Confirm the current thresholds and conditions with the official authority.
After the investment is in place and registered, the application is filed and the residence is processed, with registration handled by the Federal Police. Timelines vary with the route and document readiness. Confirm the current processing time with the official authority.
Your budget combines the qualifying investment, government and registration fees, translations and professional help. Brazil offers a path to citizenship after a period of residence, with a shorter qualifying period than many countries, so confirm the current naturalisation rules with the official authority.
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| Route | Indicative minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate in the Northeast | From R$700,000 | Higher elsewhere in Brazil |
| Real estate in other regions | From R$1,000,000 | Region dependent |
| Investment in a company | From R$500,000 | Business plan required |
| Innovative startup | From R$150,000 | Smaller qualifying route |
| Government and professional fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Varies by case |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. National Immigration Council (CNIg), Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Brazil publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. The route is open to most nationalities including the Philippines, based on a qualifying investment. Confirm the current rules with the official authority.
The startup route can begin from R$150,000, while real estate starts from R$700,000 in the Northeast. Confirm the current figures with the official authority.
Brazil offers a path to citizenship after a period of residence, with a shorter qualifying period than many countries. Confirm the current naturalisation rules with the official 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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