The official Brazil guide
10 in-depth, government-sourced topics — from visa fees and the selection system to documents, medicals and your first 30 days. Members can download each as a PDF.
Visa & Immigration Fees
Brazilian costs split in two: what the consulate charges for the visa — set per mission,…
Free to public Selection System
No points system: Brazil works through purpose-based VITEM visas issued by consulates and residence authorisations granted…
Free to public Document Authentication
In Brazil the apostille comes from a notary office (cartório) under CNJ rules — and almost…
Paid membership Police Clearance Certificates
Brazil's federal police certificate is free, online and instant — the work is in knowing which…
Paid membership Immigration Health Exams
Brazil asks for no immigration medical at all — the only health paperwork is the digital…
Paid membership Language Tests
Brazil never tests your Portuguese for a visa or residence — the only language gate is…
Paid membership Qualifications Recognition
Universities — not a ministry — recognise foreign diplomas in Brazil: undergraduate degrees are 'revalidated' by…
Paid membership Moving Checklist (90 Days)
Two numbers run your Brazilian life — the RNM from the Federal Police and the CPF…
Paid membership First 30 Days After Arrival
Week one is for the Federal Police booking and the CPF; everything else in Brazil —…
Paid membership Visa Refusals & Appeals
Brazilian refusals come with a built-in second look: a 10-day recurso triggers reconsideration within 30 days,…
Paid membership Latest Brazil articles
News, explainers and how-to guides — updated continuously.
Moving to Brazil in 2026: 10 Tips for a Smooth Relocation
10 practical tips for moving to Brazil in 2026 — CPF, RNM, banking, healthcare, tax. From official Brazilian government sources.
Applying for a Brazil Visa in 2026: Step-by-Step Application Guide
Step-by-step guide to applying for a Brazil visa in 2026 — e-Visa, VITEM XIV digital nomad, VITEM V work permit, family. Official…
The Complete Brazilian Immigration Guide for 2026
Complete Brazilian immigration guide for 2026 — work visas, digital nomad VITEM XIV, retirement, family. New National Migration Policy under Decree 12,657/2025.