GOLDEN VISA

Brazil’s Golden Visa program, also known as VIPER, offers foreign investors permanent residency in exchange for investing in real estate or business. Here’s what you need to know:

INVESTMENT OPTIONS

REAL ESTATE
Invest at least R $200,000 USD) in urban areas or R$ 700,000 (~ $140,000 USD) in North or Northeast regions.

BUSINESS
Invest R $100,000 USD) in a new or existing business, or R$ 150,000 (~ $30,000 USD) in innovation, science, or technology industries.

BENEFITS
Fast Processing: 4-6 months processing time.
Permanent Residency: Immediate permanent residency visa
Path to Citizenship: Eligibility for citizenship after 4 years
Visa-Free Travel: Access to 164 countries, including Schengen, Ireland, UK, and Japan
Low Cost of Living: Brazil offers a relatively low cost of living

REQUIREMENTS
Clean Record: Hold a clean criminal record
Good Health: Be in good health
Sufficient Income: Demonstrate sufficient income to support yourself and dependents. Investment: Meet the minimum investment requirements.

APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Find a property or business opportunity
2. Apply for a Brazilian social security number (CPF)
3. Conduct due diligence and purchase the property or invest in the business4. Register with the Brazilian Central Bank5. Submit the residency application6. Receive a temporary residency visa, which can be converted to permanent residency after 4 years.