Temporary visa/residence authorisation for retirees/pensioners in Brazil

Temporary visa/residence authorisation for retirees/pensioners · Brazil visa route

longTerm · last reviewed 2026-05-27 · all Brazil routes

Dedicated retirement/pensioner route exists and official English PDF confirms core requirement.

Route overview

Typical timeline / duration: Up to 2 years initially, renewable for an indeterminate amount of time per official PDF.

Retiree/pensioner; proof of monthly bank transfer to Brazil; passport and standard visa/residence documents; police/background and consular requirements as applicable.
Official Ministry of Justice PDF says monthly bank transfer to Brazil equal or superior to USD 2,000.
Retirement/pensioner residence, not a work visa.

Official source: Brazil official source

Colombia M Pensioner / pensionado visa Open this route → Ecuador Temporary residence visa — rentista Open this route → Chile Temporary residence for retired persons and rentistas Open this route → Peru Resident Rentista migration status / visa Open this route →

Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.