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Mercosur Residence Agreement

work · Brazil

Temporary residence for nationals of Mercosur and associate states under Decreto 6.964/2009 (publishing Decreto 6.975/2009). Eligible (May 2026): Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Guyana, Surinam (Venezuela suspended). No income/employment requirement — nationality + clean record. 2 years, convertible to permanent residency before expiry.

Minimum stay / validity: 2 yrs (convertible to permanent)
Processing time: 30–60 days
Official source: https://portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br/

Requirements & criteria

[Mandatory] No criminal record
[Mandatory] Mercosur / associate-state nationality

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