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Retiree / Pensioner Visa (RN 40/2019)
retirement · Brazil
Residence authorization for retirees and pension beneficiaries under Resolução Normativa CNIg nº 40 de 9 de outubro de 2019 (replacing RN 45/2000). Art. 2 requires monthly transfer to Brazil, in foreign currency, ≥ USD 2,000.00 (covers principal + up to two dependants; +USD 1,000 per additional dependant per consular practice). Initial 2 yrs, renewable; convertible to permanent.
- Minimum stay / validity
- 2 yrs initial; convertible to permanent
- Processing time
- 30–90 days
- Official source
- https://portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br/pt/nav-guiada/rn-40
Requirements & criteria
- [Mandatory] No criminal record
- [Mandatory] Monthly transfer to Brazil ≥ USD 2,000
- [Mandatory] Retirement or death-pension status