Investor Permanent Residency Visa (VIPER)
Brazil
Last updated: December 20, 2025
Permanent residency (renewable)
$360
2-4 months
Medium
About this Visa
Brazil's investor visa gives you permanent residency if you invest money in a Brazilian business or real estate. You get approved and can move to Brazil right away. You can work, start your own business, and bring your family. This visa is different from tourist visas. You don't have to leave after a few months. Once approved, you stay permanently. You can apply for Brazilian citizenship after 4 years. This visa is active and accepting applications as of 2025.
Key Benefits
- Work without restrictions in Brazil
- Start your own business
- Bring spouse and unmarried children under 24
- Leave and return to Brazil freely
- Live outside Brazil up to 2 years and keep visa
- Apply for Brazilian citizenship after 4 years
- Get Brazilian passport with visa-free travel to 171 countries
- Keep original citizenship - dual citizenship allowed
- Access public healthcare
- Real estate investors only need 30 days per year in Brazil
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 years or older
- No serious criminal history in last 5 years
- Money must be from legal sources
- Must have real business plan or real estate purchase
- Cannot have been deported from Brazil before
- For business route: should commit to creating Brazilian jobs
Financial Requirement
Investment of $90,200 minimum for business or $126,200-$180,300 for real estate; must prove legal source of funds
Documents
- Valid PassportMust be good for at least 6 more months
- Criminal Background CertificateProof of no criminal record for last 5 years
- Bank StatementsShowing where money came from and legal sources
- Business PlanFor business route only - must show job creation plans
- Business Registration DocumentsOfficial registration documents for business route
- Property Ownership DocumentsFor real estate route only
- Marriage CertificateIf bringing spouse
- Birth CertificatesFor children being brought as dependents
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.