GENERAL RULES
A ‘Permanent Residence Visa’ may be granted to legal dependants of a Brazilian national or of a foreign citizen with permanent-resident status in Brazil. The form for applying for a visa may be downloaded here (pdf file).
- First entry into Brazil must be within 90 days from the date the visa is issued (It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure the application is lodged accordingly)
- Within 30 days of arrival in Brazil, bearers of a ‘Permanent Residence Visa’ must register with the Brazilian Immigration authorities (DPMAF) and submit the second copy of the visa application form, which will have been stamped and returned to them by the Consulate General
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Original documents and one complete set of photocopies.
From the applicant:
- Applicant’s passport, valid for no less than 6 months (Soiled, damaged or defaced passports will not be accepted.In case of name change due to marriage, passport must have been amended accordingly)
- Three application forms, duly filled and signed by the applicant
- Three passport-size photographs
- For applicants of 18 years of age or above: Certificate of Prosecution/Conviction History
- Marriage certificates issued must be registered at the Consulate General whenever one of the spouses is a Brazilian national.
- An authenticated photocopy is required when Marriage certificate is issued in Brazil.
- In respect of children under 18 of divorced parents, a Court order of custody duly legalised by the Consulate General, in case of contested divorce, or an authorisation from the parent staying behind, certified by a Notary public and legalised by the Consulate General, in case of uncontested divorce (consular fees applicable, in either case).
- Full Birth certificate of any accompanying children, and a photocopy, duly legalised by the Consulate General
- Proof of residence of the applicant for at least 12 months prior to application (e.g. a letter from the Register of Electors, or landline telephone bills, or a letter from the applicant’s GP), based on which the Consulate General will issue a Certificate of Residence
- Certificate of vaccination, where necessary
- Receipt of payment of the consular fee
From the spouse (if Brazilian or permanent resident in Brazil)
- Photocopy of Brazilian identity card, or of RNE card and passport, in case of foreign permanent residents
- Term of responsibility, signed in the presence of the Consular authority (in case of Brazilians), duly certified by the Consulate General (fee applicable), upon presentation of passport
Note: Holders of a Brazilian ‘Resident Visa’ are exempt from paying import duty on their personal and household goods as well as professional equipment, provided that their belongings arrive in Brazil no earlier than 3 months and no later than 6 months from the traveller’s arrival in the country
