🇧🇷 Brazilian Residency Program
Brazil Permanent Residency
VITEM IX Visa
Invest in a startup for R$150,000 or more — visa transitions to permanent status in as little as 3 years. Enter Brazil at least once every two years to maintain status.
Invest Once.
Stay Connected for Life.
Begin with a residency visa through investment and gain full access to Brazil — no full-time stay required.
With the VITEM IX visa, you receive a CRNM (Brazil’s foreign resident ID), allowing you to:
Open local bank accounts
Use PIX, Brazil’s instant payment system
Register companies and sign contracts — like any resident
After 3 Years:
Earn Permanent Residency
Keep your capital invested for 3 years, then withdraw it and convert your visa to permanent residency, per RN 13/2017 – Art. 10º.
There’s no need to live in Brazil year-round — just enter once every 2 years to retain your status.
Citizenship Possible in Just 4 Years
Hold permanent residency for 1 year, and you can apply for Brazilian citizenship — faster than almost any other path.
With the right timing, you could become a dual citizen in just 4 years.
Investment Requirement
R$150,000
Brazilian Reais
Required minimum investment
$27,300
US Dollars
Approximate exchange rate
Qualify by either:
Minimum Qualified Investment R$150,000 BRL
Streamlined Process
Our accelerated pathway responds to increased demand for international residency options. From application to approval in optimized timeframes.
one
We Find a Startup for You or Submit a Business Plan
We help you find a Brazilian startup to invest or help you navigate how to submit your own business plan
Vetted startups for maximum safety
Document preparation service
two
Invest in a Vetted Startup or Create Your Own Business
Invest R$150,000 in a Brazilian startup coordinated by our team or create your own business
Job creation logistics handled
Compliance verification included
Vetted startup partnerships
three
Submit Visa Application
Submit your VITEM IX visa application at a Brazilian consulate with our legal support, usually takes 3-6 months to be approved
Legal representation included
Document preparation service
Consulate coordination
FOUR
Enter & Register in Brazil
Enter Brazil within 90 days of obtaining visa, register with Federal Police, and receive your CRNM permanent status
90-day entry window
Federal Police registration
CRNM permanent resident card
Flexible Plans Tailored For Your Needs
Find out the next steps
Fill the form or reach out to us to get more information, learn more about the process and find what are the next steps to take
Have questions or ready to start your Brazil journey?
Fill out the form, and let’s discuss how StartBrazil can make your residency and investment goals a reality.