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Residence authorization for investment

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Residence authorization for foreign nationals making a qualifying investment in Brazil, including real-estate investment under CNIg Resolution 36/2018.

No sponsorship requiredLeads to permanent residencyThe real-estate investment authorization is initially granted for four years and is renewable for an indefinite period; confirm current terms on the official page.
Processing time
The Ministry of Justice publishes current processing expectations for investment requests on the official route page.
Government fees
The authority publishes current government fees and the qualifying investment threshold on the official route page.
Typical duration
The real-estate investment authorization is initially granted for four years and is renewable for an indefinite period; confirm current terms on the official page.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
Yes
Reviewed Ministerio da Justica e Seguranca Publica (MJSP) / CNIg ↗

In short

As of 9 July 2026, the Residence authorization for investment for Federative Republic of Brazil is an unsponsored Brazil immigration route. Sources: official Federative Republic of Brazil government pages, reviewed 9 July 2026.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/brazil/investor-residence#answer

What is the Residence authorization for investment in Federative Republic of Brazil?

Residence authorization for investment is an unsponsored Brazil route. Indicative government fees are The authority publishes current government fees and the qualifying investment threshold on the official route page; indicative processing time is The Ministry of Justice publishes current processing expectations for investment requests on the official route page; typical duration is The real-estate investment authorization is initially granted for four years and is renewable for an indefinite period; confirm current terms on the official page. This route can lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Ministerio da Justica e Seguranca Publica (MJSP) / CNIg on 1 June 2026.

Overview

Brazil grants residence authorization to immigrants investing their own foreign-sourced funds in the country. A prominent track is real-estate investment under CNIg Resolution 36/2018, available to those acquiring urban property at the published value threshold (with a lower threshold in the North and Northeast regions). Investment requests are filed through MigranteWeb to the Ministry of Justice. The real-estate track carries a low minimum-presence obligation and is renewable toward indefinite residence.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm the investment type and current value threshold against CNIg Resolution 36/2018 (or the applicable investment resolution) on the official portal.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Complete the investment, gather the property registration or company documents, and document the foreign-source capital transfer.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    File the investment residence request through the official MigranteWeb system to the Ministry of Justice.

  4. After approval

    Collect the temporary visa at the consulate if abroad, enter Brazil, then register with the Federal Police for the CRNM card and meet the minimum-presence obligation.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Residence authorization for investment, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
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Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Brazil. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use official Residence authorization for investment route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Residence authorization for investment.

    Ministerio da Justica e Seguranca Publica (MJSP) / CNIg · verified

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Frequently asked questions

What is the real-estate investment threshold for Brazilian residence?+

CNIg Resolution 36/2018 sets a published value threshold for qualifying urban property, with a lower threshold in the North and Northeast regions. Because the figure is set by resolution, confirm the current amount on the official portal page before relying on it.

How much time must an investor spend in Brazil?+

The real-estate investment route carries a low minimum-presence obligation (a set number of days per two-year period). Check the exact current requirement on the official route page.

Can I get Brazilian residence by investing in real estate instead of getting a job offer?+

Yes. The investment route does not require employer sponsorship and suits applicants acquiring qualifying urban real estate with their own foreign-sourced funds. The real-estate authorization is initially granted for four years, is renewable for an indefinite period, and carries a low minimum-presence requirement.

Can I use money from a local Brazilian source to qualify for the investor residence?+

No. The qualifying investment must be made with your own external, foreign-sourced funds, and you must evidence the international capital transfer into Brazil. Funds not shown to be your own external resources with a traceable transfer are a common blocker.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Ministerio da Justica e Seguranca Publica (MJSP) / CNIg

Last checked: 1 June 2026

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