Make the Move: Next Steps
Are you ready to make a big leap into an exciting new future?
Find out more about what you need to do to immigrate, what you can expect, and what resources you might wish to take advantage of in order to kick off your move into a delightful, colorful new life!

Demystifying the Immigration Process
Immigration in Brasil, like in many countries, can be a bureaucratic and at-times lengthy process.
Don't worry though! – armed with pertinent information and various references for well-qualified and expeditious law groups, etc., those who wish to immigrate should find no true difficulty doing so.
Happily, not every country in the world wishes to restrict (or punish, even) immigration, and Brasil is both one of those countries that has a long history of welcoming immigrants. And in the present-day, Brasil continues to represent a safe and wholesome destination for those who wish to immigrate.
In the future we hope to directly offer assistence to those wishing to make this transition, on this site. In the meantime we will strive to always offer clear explanations of required steps and actions, along with important definitions and references for resources, here.
This is an iterative process and so while we are currently able to base these resourcses off of what was previously required for a few select cases of people (largely United States Americans) immigrating to Brasil, we ask all of our readers to join our community efforts, even if only to help point us to areas we can adjust and adapt the information and assitence we provide as we strive to inform our readers and facilitate their immigration process.
Resource Links
The Basics
General Info. & Terminology
Embassy
Consulate
Brasil-Specific Info. & Terminology
Itamaraty – The Brasilian Ministry of Forgeign Affairs
General Info: Official, Wiki, Extra info/context (En/Pt)
Estado-unidense – translates as "United Statesian" and is used to refer to people from the United States. "Norte Americano/a"(meaning "North American") also is alternately used.
These terms are used to distinguish between the American continent and the country of the United States.
Brasilian Consular Services – assistence with visas and other matters relating to Brasil for foreigners, and for assistence to Brasilian citizens can be found at around the world at Brasilian consulates and embassies, with each having a unique jursdiction and responsibility. (Note that where referred to on this page, related examples use the Brasilian Consulate in San Francisco, CA, USA.)
Immigration Categories
Official Government Visa Page (San Francisco Consulate)
Tourism, Business, or other; Short-term Visa (VIVIS) – for travel less than 90 days engaging in short-term tourism, business, or other activities.
Academic, Research, or Teaching Visa (VITEM I) – for stays more than 90 days to engage in academic, research, or teaching activities with proof from a Brasilian academic or research institution, explaining applicant’s research activities in Brasil, for example.
Academic Studies Visa (VITEM IV) – for stays of more than 90 days to engage in studies at a Brasilian univeristy or accredited institution of higher learning, with proof of enrollment.
Work Visa (VITEM V) – for stays of more than 90 days to engage in work following approval by the Ministry of Labor.
Investment Visa (VITEM IX) – for stays of more than 90 days following proof of sufficient direct investment in a comany in Brasilian territory, as approved by the Ministry of Labor, prior.
Family Reunification Visa (VITEM XI) – for stays of more than 90 days for family members of citizens and residents of Brasil, for the purposes of family reunification.
"Digital Nomad" Visa/Retirement Visa (VITEM XIV) – two different travel purpose groups applicable under the same visa (XIV). For stays more than 90 days to for working abroad or retirement purposes, respectively. Requires proof of a (foreign) income stream.
Further Resources
For those with the means to do so, some prefer to contract assistence of an immigration lawyer.
Below we will list some of the law offices and resources with which our contacts have had success in the past as they become available.
Locations in Brasil and the US:
São Paulo
Belo Horizonte
Miami