Visa Pathways
Every visa offers a different pathway. Find out which one leads where.
No Residency or Citizenship Path
Temporary Visas
| Visa Type | Status Granted | Typical Processing Time | Typical Duration |
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Visitor status |
~5–10 business days |
Up to 90 days (extendable to 180 days per year depending on nationality) |
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Temporary residence |
~2–3 months |
1 year, renewable with no fixed limit while requirements are met |
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Temporary residence |
~4–8 weeks |
Length of study program |
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Temporary residence |
~1–3 months |
Typically 1–2 years depending on employment contract |
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Temporary residence |
~1–3 months |
Typically 1–2 years |
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Temporary residence |
~2–4 weeks |
Duration of event or contract |
Temporary visas do not grant permanent residency or citizenship in Brazil regardless of how long they are held.
Permanent Residency
Residency Visas
| Visa Type | Status Granted | Typical Processing Time | Typical Duration |
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Permanent residency |
Few weeks – several months |
Permanent (unless linked to a temporary visa holder) |
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Permanent residency |
~3–6 months |
Permanent |
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Permanent residency |
~3–6 months |
Permanent while investment requirements are maintained |
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Permanent residency |
~3–6 months |
Permanent while business requirements are maintained |
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Temporary residence, convertible to indefinite residence |
~30-40 days for the Ministry of Justice stage, then Consulate and Federal Police appointments |
Up to 2 years, renewable for up to 2 more years or convertible to indefinite residence |
Naturalization
Citizenship
| Requirement | Time to Citizenship |
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You hold a permanent residency Visa |
Typically 4 years |
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Married to a Brazilian, or you have a Brazilian child. |
Typically 1 year |
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Temporary visas |
Do not count toward citizenship eligibility |
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Temporary absences |
Allowed within reasonable limits |