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Brazil / Officially listed
Retirement or survivor-pension residence — VITEM XIV
Brazil permits eligible retirees and survivor-pension recipients to seek residence supported by a transferable recurring pension.
Official source 1Official source 2CheckedInformational only, not legal or tax advice. Verify with official sources.
- Income evidence
- >= 2,000 USD / month
Required qualifying monthly transfer to Brazil; source and transfer evidence both matter.
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- Not verified
- Initial stay
- 2 years
The embassy separates the visa’s entry validity from the residence period.
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- Not verified
- Visa validity
- 1 years
Visa-use validity is distinct from permission to remain.
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- Not verified
Amounts describe the sourced branch, not every household or alternative means test. Visa validity and permission to stay are separate. Months and years keep their calendar units.
Who can use this route
Show qualifying retirement or survivor-pension entitlement and the ability to transfer the required amount to Brazil.
Official source 1Official source 2CheckedProvide the current mission’s identity, civil-status, police and insurance evidence.
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Apply through the competent Brazilian mission’s visa and e-consular channel.
Official source 1Official source 2CheckedProvide pension entitlement and the bank’s confirmation of the qualifying transfer, with required personal documents.
Official source 1Official source 2CheckedAfter visa issuance and entry, complete Federal Police registration and follow the residence renewal conditions.
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Residence extensions are considered by the Federal Police; no cumulative ceiling is stated here.
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Official source 1Official source 2CheckedFor visits subject to the Schengen 90/180 rule.
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