Brazil Guide: Visas & Permits

Which documents do you need when going abroad? What are the regulations on visas and residence permits? Our legal guide will help you understand the paperwork you need to complete before moving abroad.

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  Introduction

  Brazilian immigration requirements

  Applying for a visa in Brazil can be a very tough and exhausting process. Whether you need a visa depends on your reason for coming to Brazil and how long you are staying.

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  Visas for Brazil

  Temporary visas and temporary residence

  When first dealing with Brazilian visas the quantity of different types and requirements might seem a bit overwhelming. The immigration process is further complicated by the fact that most forms and applications are only available in Portuguese.

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  Permanent visas

  Who is entitled to permanent residence?

  Permanent visas (Visto de permanência) in Brazil are only issued under restricted conditions and the application process includes high bureaucratic effort.

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  Work visas

  How to apply for a work permit in Brazil

  It is not easy to obtain a work visa and a work permit in Brazil. There are numerous different visa types and they are all linked to certain conditions

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  Brazilian Citizenship

  How to become a citizen of Brazil

  You can apply for Brazilian citizenship after a short period of time but you have to meet several conditions.

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