Brazil ~ Permanent Residence Visa (VIPER) for Retired Persons
Time to Permanent Residency: 0 Year ~ Time to Citizenship: 4 Years
The Permanent Visa (VIPER) in Brazil may be granted to foreign-nationals, who intend to live in the country for more than 2 years and are married to a Brazilian citizen or permanent resident, to retired persons who receive a regular pension, or to qualified employees or professors, scientists or researchers or to administrators, investors or directors of companies located in ZPE (free trade area), or to investors or members of a religious order. Dependents may be included in the application, including spouse, dependents under 24 years of age and parents.
Although the permanent visa entitles a resident to live and work indefinitely in Brazil, it is subject to revision within the third year after its issuance. Therefore, it is advisable to visit the country regularly and still meet the requirements to get the renewal successfully approved.
After 4 years holding a permanent visa, a resident may apply for citizenship. Citizenship will be granted if a resident has resided continuously in the country and demonstrate ties with the country, has acceptable Portuguese skills and knowledge of the country’s culture and history. The timing may be shortened if the resident is married with a Brazilian citizen.
Investment
Retired Person Visa
Under the Resolução Normativa no 45, foreign nationals who wish to retire in Brazil and have a pension that can be regularly transferred to Brazil may obtain a permanent visa (VIPER).
To qualify for the permanent visa, the retired person should have a pension equivalent to at least R$6,000 per month. Additional amounts may be required to include dependents.
The applicant must provide a proof of retirement and a declaration detailing the monthly pension income, both issued by an official institution.
Visa is subject to revision within the third year after its issuance. For its renewal visit the country at least one time during the first two years and prove that the monthly amount required has been transferred to a Brazilian bank institution.
Requirements
– Letter informing the reason for moving to Brazil.
– Declaration from institution detailing monthly retirement income.
– Declaration from banking institution that applicant can transfer the funds to Brazil.
– Proof of retirement issued by official institution.
– All non-Brazilian documents must be notarized by the competent authorities in their country of origin, and by the respective Brazilian consulate, and then translated by a sworn Brazilian translator in Brazil.
Documents Required
Original Police Clearance Certificate- Original and photocopy of passport
- Curriculum Vitae
- Original or Certified copy of Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
- Evidence of Residential Address
- Bank Statement
- Two passport-size photos
- Original or Certified copy of Birth Certificate (if applicable)
- Medical Certificate
- Proof of pension
