Family Reunion Temporary Visa
Brazil
Last updated: December 20, 2025
1 year (renewable)
€120.00
3 months
Low
About this Visa
This visa lets you live in Brazil with your family member who is a Brazilian citizen or legal resident. You can bring your spouse, children, parents, grandparents, or siblings—depending on your relationship. The visa gives you full work rights and a permanent residence path, so you can eventually become a Brazilian citizen.
Key Benefits
- Work any job without restrictions
- Bring spouse and children with you
- Access free public healthcare after registration
- Study at any Brazilian school or university
- Convert to permanent residence
- Get Brazilian citizenship after 4 years or 1 year if married to Brazilian
- Travel freely within Brazil and MERCOSUR countries
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have close family relationship with someone in Brazil (spouse, child, parent, grandparent, sibling, or legal guardian)
- No serious criminal convictions
- Your family member in Brazil must be a Brazilian citizen or legal resident
- If dependent, must rely on family member for support
Financial Requirement
Your family member in Brazil must show they can support you. No specific minimum required, but they need bank statements from the last 3-6 months.
Documents
- Valid passport2 blank pages minimum
- Birth certificateWith both parents' names, officially translated
- Marriage or civil partnership certificateIf applicable
- Criminal record certificateFrom past 5 years, translated
- Passport photosRecent, standard size
- Family member's ID or passportCopy of document
- Bank statements3-6 months of statements
- Proof of addressFor past 12 months
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.