Brazil · Retirement visa
Brazil retirement visa for US citizens
Short answer
The main route is the Retiree visa or residence (visto temporário ou autorização de residência para aposentado). Retirees, or people receiving a survivor's pension, who can transfer money to Brazil every month. No minimum age.
- Money needed: $2,000 a month transferred to Brazil; other regular income can top it up
- How long it lasts: Up to 2 years; how to renew isn't set yet Not established yet
- Leads to: Indefinite residence Not established yet
Key facts
- Money needed
- $2,000 a month transferred to Brazil; other regular income can top it up
- How long it lasts
- Up to 2 years; how to renew isn't set yet Not established yet
- Leads to
- Indefinite residence Not established yet
- Apply from
- A Brazilian consulate, or the Ministry of Justice once you're in Brazil legally
- Processing time
- No deadline set Not established yet
Checked against the law The $2,000 a month and 2-year length are in the official retiree rules.
Still being checked Renewal, any step to indefinite residence, the document list and the consulate fee.
What you need
- Passport, plus health insurance valid in Brazil
- Pension proof: your retirement or pension, and that you can transfer $2,000 a month
- Criminal record from your home country
- Vaccination certificate, when the health agency requires one
- Proof of travel into Brazil and the visa form, for the consulate route
- Fees in Brazil: about $30 to process and $36 for the ID card. Consulate fee Not yet verified
Good to know
- No extra money per dependant is required, but family must apply under family reunion.
- Work rights aren't stated in the rules Not established yet.
- Apostilles: the in-country document list wasn't read; expect apostilled, translated papers Not yet verified.
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Questions people ask
How much income do I need for Brazil's retirement visa?
$2,000 a month transferred to Brazil; other regular income can top it up
How long does it last?
Up to 2 years; how to renew isn't set yet (Not established yet)
Does it lead to permanent residence or citizenship?
Indefinite residence (Not established yet)
Where do I apply?
A Brazilian consulate, or the Ministry of Justice once you're in Brazil legally
How long does processing take?
No deadline set (Not established yet)