🇧🇷 Brazil · Retirement
Retirement Visa (Pensioner) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,744 |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €92 |
| PF residence + RNM | €60 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br/pt/nav-guiada/rn-40.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,744.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
“"em montante igual ou superior a US$ 2.000,00 (dois mil dólares)"”
https://portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br/pt/nav-guiada/rn-40 · verified 2026-06-21
Health insurance
https://portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br/pt/nav-guiada/rn-40 · verified 2026-06-21
Criminal record
“atestado de antecedentes criminais expedido pelo país de origem”
https://portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br/pt/nav-guiada/rn-40 · verified 2026-06-21
Application fee
https://portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br/pt/nav-guiada/rn-40 · verified 2026-06-21
Open to all nationalities
https://portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br/pt/nav-guiada/rn-40 · verified 2026-06-21
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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 2026-06-21.