Brazilian citizens moving to Kingdom of Spain
Language proximity and Ibero-American reciprocal naturalisation treaties make Spain highly accessible to Brazilians. Digital Nomad (Startups Law 2022), Non-Lucrative, and Highly Qualified Professional routes are all common. Naturalisation is possible after 2 years of legal residence (vs. 10 standard) under the Ibero-American rule.
Notable: Brazilians qualify for Spanish naturalisation after 2 years of legal residence under the Ibero-American rule.
Tourist entry
Yes. Brazilian nationals can enter Kingdom of Spain without a visa for tourism, typically up to 90 days. This does not confer the right to work, study long-term, or establish residence.
Treaty & bilateral memberships
- Schengen Area
- Mercosur
- Spanish ancestry eligibility
Consular processing: São Paulo / Rio de Janeiro
Routes with nationality-specific notes
Digital Nomad Visa (Spain)
Residence permit for remote workers and international freelancers under the Startup Law (Ley de Startups).
Brazilian applicants are the largest DNV cohort. Portuguese-language alignment and frequent business ties to Spain speed consular review. Brazilian apostilled criminal records are accepted directly; the UGE-CE online portal is navigable in Portuguese via translation but the application itself must be in Spanish.
Entrepreneur Visa (Ley 14/2013)
Residence permit for founders establishing an innovative business in Spain under the Entrepreneurs' Law.
Brazilian founders are among the largest Entrepreneur visa cohorts in Madrid and Barcelona, often in fintech and SaaS. The ENISA favourable report on business-plan viability is the critical bottleneck; expect 6–8 weeks for the report alone.
All Kingdom of Spain routes
Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV)
Residence visa for financially self-sufficient non-EEA nationals not planning to work in Spain.
Highly Qualified Professional (HQP) permit
Residence permit for highly qualified workers with a Spanish employment contract, processed under the Law 14/2013 regime.
Spain Golden Visa (ending April 2025)
Residence-by-investment route announced to end on 3 April 2025; residual queries reference historical rules.
Spanish Student Visa
Study visa for courses longer than 90 days at recognised Spanish institutions.
Family reunification (Spain)
Residence permit for family members of Spanish residents; arreigo (settled-status) routes also available.
Frequently asked questions
Can Brazilian citizens enter Kingdom of Spain without a visa?
Yes. Brazilian nationals can enter Kingdom of Spain without a visa for tourism, typically up to 90 days. This does not confer the right to work, study long-term, or establish residence.
Which Kingdom of Spain visa routes are best suited to Brazilian applicants?
Common general routes used by Brazilian applicants include Digital Nomad Visa (Spain), Entrepreneur Visa (Ley 14/2013). Language proximity and Ibero-American reciprocal naturalisation treaties make Spain highly accessible to Brazilians. Digital Nomad (Startups Law 2022), Non-Lucrative, and Highly Qualified Professional routes are all common. Naturalisation is possible after 2 years of legal residence (vs. 10 standard) under the Ibero-American rule.
Where do Brazilian applicants typically apply for a Kingdom of Spain visa?
Applications are typically processed at São Paulo / Rio de Janeiro. Some digital and in-country applications can be filed directly with Kingdom of Spain's immigration authority without a consular visit.