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Autorização de residência com base em reunião familiar — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-23 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum annual salary€28
Proof of savings€35
Age range16–18

Costs

Application / consular fee€28

Duration & renewal

Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.gov.br/mj/pt-br/assuntos/seus-direitos/migracoes/autorizacao-de-residencia.
  3. Typical processing: ~180 days.

Frequently asked

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

No direct PR path

“A autorizacao de residencia e concedida ao imigrante ... que pretenda residir temporaria ou definitivamente no Brasil. Page does not state explicitly whether the family-reunion authorisation is permanent; it can be temporary or definitive depending on the case.”

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.

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