Do I have to live in Brazil full-time?

No. Full-time residence is not required. You must enter Brazil to complete Federal Police registration, and you maintain your status by keeping the qualifying property and returning to Brazil periodically.

How much investment is required?

Under RN 36/2018, the Real Estate Investor Residency requires a minimum property investment of R$1 million (about $185,000 USD), reduced to R$700,000 in the North or Northeast. Both completed buildings and qualifying new construction are eligible — in 2025, 88% of approved investors bought existing construction.

Does this lead to citizenship?

Yes, through standard naturalization. Permanent residents can apply for citizenship after meeting residency and language requirements, typically after four years.

How long does approval take?

Most approvals are issued within 1–3 months once a complete application is filed. The 2025 average for the real estate route was 54 days.

Can I include family?

Yes — spouses and dependent children are eligible as dependents.

BRAZIL RESIDENCY BY INVESTMENT

Brazil’s Golden Visa: Residency by Investing in Brazilian Real Estate

Obtain Brazilian residency by purchasing qualifying property worth R$1 million (about $185,000 USD) — R$700,000 in the North or Northeast. Brazil’s golden visa, and its most-used investor route: 273 approvals in 2025.

Find My Pathway

Invest Once.
Stay Connected for Life.

Brazil’s real estate investor residency (RN 36/2018) grants residency through a qualifying urban property purchase, convertible to permanent residency.

Designed for founders and investors, the program focuses on economic contribution and long-term engagement with Brazil, without requiring continuous physical presence.

Buy completed property or qualifying new construction

Minimum investment of R$1 million — R$700,000 in the North or Northeast

A four-year authorization that converts to permanent residency

273

real estate investor approvals in 2025 alone

Investors from 36 countries used the property route in 2025, averaging 54 days from complete filing to approval.

The Most Popular Investor Route in Brazil

273 approvals in 2025 — more than any other route — led by buyers from the United States (17%), Germany (16%), France (11%), and Italy (10%).

Who this pathway is designed for:

Buyers seeking a second home or income property with residency attached
Families planning a lifestyle relocation or retirement in Brazil
Dual citizens building geographic flexibility
Individuals looking for long-term optionality outside Europe

One of the Lowest Investment Thresholds Globally

Here's the thing most people don't realize: getting residency in another country usually costs hundreds of thousands of dollars and still only gives you a temporary visa.

Brazil is the outlier — the lowest cost of entry for permanent status in any major economy.

Country

Min. Investment

Residency Type

Status

🇧🇷 Brazil

$185K

Permanent from Day 1

open

🇨🇴 Colombia

$35K

Temporary (3 yrs)

open

🇲🇽 Mexico

$255K

Temporary, renewable

open

🇵🇦 Panama

$500K

Permanent from Day 1

open

🇵🇹 Portugal

$540K

Temporary, renewable

restricted

🇪🇸 Spain

$540K

Temporary, renewable

restricted

Advantages of the
Brazil Real Estate Investor Pathway

A Clear Path to Permanent

Register with the Federal Police, receive your CRNM card, and convert your authorization to permanent residency after the initial period.

Live or Nomad—Your Choice

No annual stay requirement — keep your qualifying property and return to Brazil periodically to maintain your status.

Rapid
Processing

Once your complete application is filed, approval averaged 54 days across 2025 filings.

The CRNM
Opens Doors

Enter and exit Brazil in the Brazilians line. Open a bank account from day one, even if you're normally subject to FATCA.

Two Paths to Qualify

You can qualify for Brazil’s Real Estate Investor Visa through one of two structured purchases:

Buying completed, existing construction — the choice of 88% of 2025 buyers

Funding qualifying new construction — 12% of 2025 buyers

Either way, the property must be urban real estate meeting RN 36/2018 requirements, with funds transferred from abroad and the purchase fully documented.

What Your Purchase Must Satisfy

Your application must document the following:

R$1 million in urban property — R$700,000 in the North or Northeast

A registered public deed and clean title

Funds transferred from abroad and registered with the Central Bank

For new construction: a qualifying, approved development

In 2025, 88% of approved buyers chose completed, income-ready assets.

Full-Time Physical Presence
Is Not Required

Physical presence in Brazil of at least 15 days every 2 years to maintain permanent residency status

After the initial period, your authorization converts to permanent residency — keep the qualifying property throughout

If you've been living in Brazil, apply for citizenship as soon as 1 year later

Streamlined Process

Based on our own first-hand experience with Brazil's investor residency programs, we have developed the following process to best support you.

one

Investment Strategy

Identify a qualifying property and structure a compliant purchase

two

Capital Deployment

Execute the investment and complete required registrations

three

Application Filing

Submit residency application through OAB-licensed legal counsel

four

Entry & Registration

Enter Brazil, complete Federal Police registration, and receive your CRNM permanent residency card

The Process
Step by Step

Built on First-Hand Experience

StartBrazil founder Daniel Atz received his own startup investor permanent residency in February 2026. His approval was published in Brazil's Diário Oficial da União, the federal gazette of the country's government.

StartBrazil's analysis of every investor-residency approval published in the DOU covers all 273 real-estate approvals from 2025 — the dataset behind every figure on this page.

StartBrazil is built on first hand experience and knowledge of one of the most underused residency programs on the planet.

Our Services

Property Sourcing & Diligence

We identify, screen, and assess qualifying Brazilian properties, coordinating brokers and verifying title and compliance before purchase.

Incorporation & Investment

We help clients opening their own business comply with the requirements. We support all clients with investment compliance and logistics.

Legal Filing & Compliance

We manage legal processes through qualified local partners, including all KYC, documentation, immigration filings, and compliance.

Concierge Support Across the Process

Built on unique insights through our own application process. We provide practical support across language, translation, logistics, and day-to-day problem solving so clients can move through the process with greater clarity and less friction.

The first step is to
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If you move forward, your consultation fee will be fully deducted from the package price.

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