Brazil · Visas and documents
Ministério da Justiça · Polícia Federal · 13/11/2026
https://www.gov.br/mj/pt-br/assuntos/seus-direitos/migracoes/autorizacao-de-residencia Study
https://www.gov.br/mj/pt-br/assuntos/seus-direitos/migracoes/autorizacao-de-residencia Work
https://www.gov.br/mj/pt-br/assuntos/seus-direitos/migracoes/autorizacao-de-residencia Join family
https://www.gov.br/mj/pt-br/assuntos/seus-direitos/migracoes/autorizacao-de-residenciahttps://portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br/images/portarias/2023/PORTARIA_INTERMINISTERIAL_MJSP.MRE_N%C2%BA_38_DE_10_DE_ABRIL_DE_2023.pdf A preparation roadmap by purpose, with documents, steps and direct links to the responsible authorities.
Guides to the main routes, not a list of every existing visa. Nationality, residence, age, family and consulate can change the required evidence.
Study
Study residence requires an institutional link and maintenance funds. A visa abroad and Federal Police registration are separate procedures.
Documents to organise: Valid passport or travel document; Admission or enrolment at an eligible institution and course; Financial evidence accepted for this category; Civil records and evidence of parentage or name changes.
Depending on your case and the official checklist: Police certificates for the requested countries and periods; Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested; Parental consent, custody and documents for minors.
How to proceed: Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence. Confirm admission, enrolment, payments and institution-issued documents. Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested. After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.
Work · MigranteWeb
The category depends on the professional activity. Work authorisation follows the MigranteWeb route; check subsequent migration registration.
Documents to organise: Valid passport or travel document; Contract or job offer accepted for the category; Diplomas, transcripts and qualification recognition; Evidence of experience and professional licensing.
Depending on your case and the official checklist: Police certificates for the requested countries and periods; Civil records and evidence of parentage or name changes; Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested; Employer authorisation, sponsorship or petition where the route requires it.
How to proceed: Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence. Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested. After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.
Join family
Identify the supporting family member and eligible relationship. Financial dependency and custody may require additional evidence.
Documents to organise: Valid passport or travel document; Certificates and evidence of family or partner relationship; Family member’s identity and immigration status or nationality; Civil records and evidence of parentage or name changes.
Depending on your case and the official checklist: Police certificates for the requested countries and periods; Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested; Parental consent, custody and documents for minors; Supporting family member’s income, maintenance and accommodation.
How to proceed: Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence. Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested. After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.
Before paying or travelling
Check fees, minimum income, document validity and timing with the route source. Confirm translations and legalisation with the responsible consulate. Visa, entry, residence and permission to work are different steps; approval is not guaranteed.
Information for lawful migration. PassyGo does not issue visas or replace individual advice from a qualified professional.
Editorial information. Requirements depend on your circumstances and may change. Check the official source before applying.
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