Retirement visa
Retirement visa for Brazil
Brazil gives residence to retirees and survivor's pension holders who can transfer at least US$2,000 a month to Brazil.
- Monthly income
- US$2,000 or more, transferable to Brazil
- Residence
- Up to 2 years at first
- Apply
- At a Brazilian consulate, or to the Ministry of Justice from Brazil
- Then
- Register for your RNM within 90 days of arriving
Who it's for
- Retirees whose pension, and the ability to transfer it to Brazil, reach US$2,000 a month.
- People receiving a survivor's pension of US$2,000 a month or more.
- Other regular income can make up the difference if the pension alone falls short.
How it works
- Ask your bank for a letter confirming it can transfer the monthly amount to Brazil.
- Apply for the retirement visa at a Brazilian consulate, or, if you're already in Brazil, for residence at the Ministry of Justice.
- Register with the Federal Police within 90 days of arriving with the visa.
Documents
- A valid passport
- Proof of your pension and of the bank's ability to transfer US$2,000 a month to Brazil
- Health insurance valid in Brazil
- A criminal record certificate from your country
- The visa application form, the consular fee receipt and your travel booking
Consulates can ask for more, such as a vaccination certificate when Anvisa requires one.
Have an attorney handle your retirement visa
A licensed immigration attorney checks your income documents and files your application. You choose them in the Emigro app and see their fee before you commit.
Book an attorney for my retirement visaOfficial sources
Resolution CNIg nº 40/2019, Ministry of Justice ↗
Retirement visa (VITEM XIV), Brazilian consulate ↗
Checked against official sources on October 23, 2026. Emigro gives preliminary guidance, not legal advice. Requirements are confirmed against official Brazilian sources and by the licensed attorneys.
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