Brazilian residency through property investment
Purchasing an urban property of R$ 1 million or more can pave the way to Brazilian residency. A specialist partner firm handles the application, and B&B coordinates it alongside your purchase.
Eligibility
Requirements
During our initial consultation, we review each of these points with you before you commit to anything.
An urban property valued at R$ 1 million or more
The minimum applies to the purchase of an urban property registered in your name.
Your own funds
The purchase funds must be your own and held in your account.
Proven foreign origin
The funds must come from abroad, with documentation proving their origin.
Transfer registered with the Central Bank
The transfer is made through an official foreign exchange transaction, registered with the Central Bank of Brazil.
The decision on each application rests with the Brazilian government; no advisor can guarantee the outcome.
Governed by CNIg Normative Resolution No. 36/2018.
How the application works
Purchase and residency in a single process
Pre-qualification
B&B
During our initial consultation, we confirm whether your case meets the requirements.
Property purchase
B&B
Search, due diligence, contract and deed, as with any acquisition through B&B.
Documentation and filing
Partner firm
The partner gathers the purchase and transfer documents and files the application.
Ongoing support
Partner + B&B
The partner follows the application through to a decision, while we remain your point of contact.
Questions
About residency
Is residency guaranteed with the purchase?
No. The purchase meets one of the requirements, but the decision on the application rests with the Brazilian government.
How much does the residency application cost?
The partner firm charges per person, and the fee is quoted at the initial consultation.