⏳ Timeline to Get a Brazil Investment Visa: Step-by-Step Guide for 2025

Thinking about investing in Brazil and moving legally with a residence visa? The Brazil Investment Visa (Residência por Investimento) is a great option — but how long does it really take?

At our immigration law firm, we guide clients through every step of the process. Here’s a realistic timeline from planning your investment to receiving your residence card.

📅 Step-by-Step Brazil Investment Visa Timeline

🧠 Step 1: Planning and Legal Consultation

Estimated Time: 1 week

Before investing, we:

• Evaluate your eligibility

• Help choose the best investment structure (new business, buying into a company, etc.)

• Confirm minimum capital (R$500,000 BRL or R$150,000 BRL with job creation)

✅ You’ll also get your CPF (Brazilian Tax ID) during this stage.

🏢 Step 2: Company Registration and Business Plan

Estimated Time: 2 to 3 weeks

We help you:

• Open a company in Brazil (with local legal rep)

• Prepare and register your Business Plan with the Ministry of Justice

• Register your foreign capital with the Central Bank of Brazil (RDE-IED)

📌 This step is essential — your investment must be officially registered in Brazil.

💸 Step 3: Transfer the Investment

Estimated Time: 1 to 2 weeks

You transfer your funds to Brazil and complete:

• Capital registration

• Shareholder updates in corporate documents

• Proof of foreign origin of funds

✅ Now your company is legally funded and compliant.

🛂 Step 4: Submit the Visa Application

Estimated Time: 1 to 2 weeks to prepare; 1 to 3 months for approval

Submit your visa request either:

• In Brazil (if you're already here with legal status), or

• Through a Brazilian Consulate in your home country.

📎 Required documents include:

• Passport

• Company and investment proof

• Business Plan

• Criminal background check

• Visa forms

🕒 Processing Time:

• Usually takes 30 to 90 days

• Faster if everything is complete and done through a lawyer

🪪 Step 5: Receive Residency and Final Documents

Estimated Time: 1 to 2 weeks after approval

Once approved, you:

• Get a residency card (RNM) from Brazil’s Federal Police

• Can bring your spouse and children

• Are legally allowed to live, work, and open a bank account in Brazil

🧾 Total Estimated Timeline: 2 to 4 Months

With legal guidance, many of our clients complete the process in 8 to 16 weeks from start to finish.

Of course, this timeline depends on:

• How quickly documents are provided

• Whether the investment transfer is smooth

• Which consulate or region you're applying through

⚖️ Let Us Guide You

Getting your Brazil investment visa is a smart and achievable goal — and we’re here to make it easy.

At our immigration law firm, we:

• Handle company formation and business plans

• Register your investment legally

• Submit your visa with full compliance

• Support you from day one — in English and Portuguese

📩 Ready to begin? Contact us today to start your investment journey in Brazil.