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VIPER — Business Investor (RN 13/2017)

investor · Brazil

Residence authorization for foreign individuals investing in a Brazilian legal entity, under RN CNIg nº 13/2017 (amended by RN 49/2024). Standard threshold BRL 500,000 (Art. 3). Reduced to BRL 150,000 for innovation/startup investments with a commitment to generate ≥ 10 new jobs in 2 years. Mandatory 3-year business plan; funds remitted via SISBACEN. Initial 4 yrs, then indefinite on compliance.

Minimum stay / validity: 4 yrs initial; then indeterminate
Processing time: 60–120 days
Official source: https://portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br/pt/nav-guiada/rn-13

Requirements & criteria

[Mandatory] Set up / hold a qualifying local company
[Mandatory] No criminal record
[Mandatory] Standard investment ≥ BRL 500,000
[Mandatory] Innovation/startup ≥ BRL 150,000 + 10 jobs/2 yrs

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