Brazil for Chinese citizens: work, investment and family, with service in Chinese.
We explain the entry and residence rules and guide you through every step in Chinese, Portuguese or English.
- Service in Portuguese, English and Chinese
- Office in São Paulo
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Three paths to residence
- 1
Work
Residence for those with a job offer or a contract with a company in Brazil.
- 2
Investment
Investor residence from R$ 500,000 in a Brazilian company, or by buying property from R$ 1 million.
- 3
Family reunification
For those already living in Brazil who want to bring their family.
Source: Lei 13.445/2017, art. 30, checked on October 23, 2026
Already in Brazil?
Some types of residence can be requested from here, such as investor residence. Each case needs to be assessed: visa-free entry does not give the right to work or to stay beyond 30 days.
Documents from China
China joined the Apostille Convention on November 7, 2023. Chinese documents need an apostille and a sworn translation into Portuguese.
Visiting Brazil
Since May 11, 2026, Chinese citizens with an ordinary passport can visit Brazil without a visa for up to 30 days, without working. The rule is valid until December 31, 2026, unless officially extended. To live or work in Brazil, a residence permit is required.
Source: Embassy of Brazil in Beijing, checked on October 23, 2026
Frequently asked questions
No, for visits of up to 30 days, until December 31, 2026, unless officially extended. For other purposes or longer stays, a visa is required.
Source: Embassy of Brazil in Beijing
No. The exemption does not allow work. To work or invest, you need the appropriate residence permit.
Source: Embassy of Brazil in Beijing
For some types, yes, such as investor residence. We assess your case before any application.
Source: RN CNIg 13/2017, art. 6
An irregular stay incurs a daily fine and may lead to deportation. That is why planning should start before your permitted stay ends.
Source: Polícia Federal
Yes: an apostille in China and a sworn translation in Brazil.
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