Residence in Brazil by buying property, with the currency exchange done right.
For those who want to invest in urban property in Brazil and live in the country. We support the contract review, the capital transfer and the residence application.
- Service in Portuguese, English and Chinese
- Office in São Paulo
- Reply within 24 hours
What the rule requires
- Urban property, completed or under construction, worth R$ 1 million or more; in the North and Northeast, R$ 700,000.
- More than one property can be combined to reach the minimum.
- Your own funds coming from abroad, evidenced by a statement from a bank authorized by the Central Bank.
- Financing only counts for the portion above the minimum.
Source: RN CNIg 36/2018, as amended by RN 46/2021 and 49/2024, checked on October 23, 2026
How we support you
- 1
Property and contract
Review before you sign: title registration, encumbrances and the documents of the seller or developer.
- 2
Foreign exchange
Guidance on the transfer so that the inflow of capital from abroad is properly evidenced.
- 3
Residence application
Preparation of the application with the required documents.
- 4
CRNM
Registration with the Federal Police and issuance of the ID card.
Timelines and stay
- Initial residence
- 4 years, which can become indefinite if you keep the property.
- Minimum presence
- 14 days in Brazil every 2 years.
Source: RN CNIg 46/2021, checked on October 23, 2026
Frequently asked questions
R$ 1 million in urban property, or R$ 700,000 in the states of the North and Northeast.
Source: RN CNIg 36/2018
Yes, with a registered purchase and sale commitment, a building permit and an incorporation memorandum.
Source: RN CNIg 36/2018
Only the portion above the minimum amount. The minimum must be paid with funds from abroad.
Source: RN CNIg 36/2018, art. 3
At least 14 days every 2 years, counted from registration with the Federal Police.
Source: RN CNIg 46/2021
After the initial 4 years, by proving that you kept the investment.
Source: RN CNIg 46/2021
Have you chosen the property?
Send us the address and price. We check whether the investment qualifies before you sign.