🇧🇷 How to Get a Brazil Investor Visa in 2025 – Step-by-Step Guide

Are you thinking about investing in Brazil and living here legally? The Brazil Investor Visa (also called the Brazilian Permanent Visa – VITEM IX) is one of the best paths for entrepreneurs and business-minded foreigners to move to Brazil.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through step by step how to qualify and apply for the investor visa in 2025.

🧭 Step 1: Decide What You Want to Invest In

To qualify, you need to invest at least R$500,000 BRL (around $100,000 USD), or R$150,000 BRL if you're creating jobs in Brazil.

✅ Examples of acceptable investments:

• Open a business (restaurant, IT company, consulting firm, etc.)

• Buy shares in an existing Brazilian company

• Invest in innovation or technology sectors

📝 Step 2: Prepare a Solid Business Plan

Your business plan must:

• Describe your investment project

• Estimate revenue and job creation

• Show how your business will help Brazil’s economy

💡 Tip: A clear, well-organized plan increases your approval chances.

📂 Step 3: Register a Company in Brazil

Before applying, you’ll need to:

1. Choose a business name

2. Register the company with Junta Comercial

3. Get a CNPJ (Brazilian tax ID for businesses)

You’ll likely need a Brazilian legal representative (a lawyer can help with that).

💸 Step 4: Transfer the Investment

Use the Central Bank of Brazil system (called RDE-IED) to officially register your foreign investment.

🏦 Tip: Work with a Brazilian accountant or lawyer to handle this correctly.

🛂 Step 5: Apply for the Visa

Now that your company is registered and the funds are transferred, submit your visa application to the Ministry of Justice or the Brazilian consulate in your country.

You’ll need:

• Passport

• Business plan

• Company registration documents

• Proof of investment

• Criminal background check

• Application forms

🏁 Step 6: After Approval – What’s Next?

Once your visa is approved:

• You’ll receive a residency card

• You can bring your spouse and children

• You must follow your business plan and renew your documents as needed

💬 Need Help? Let’s Talk.

Setting up a business and applying for a visa in Brazil can be complex — but with the right support, it becomes a smooth journey.

📧 Want help with your Brazil Investor Visa? Contact my law office today — we speak English and Portuguese and specialize in guiding international investors like you.