HOW IT WORKS
How the StartBrazil Process Works
We make obtaining Brazilian residency through startup investment simple, transparent, and fully guided — from your first consultation to your approved residency.
Invest Once.
Stay Connected for Life.
Begin with a residency visa through investment and gain full access to Brazil — no full-time stay required.
With the VITEM IX visa, you receive a CRNM (Brazil’s foreign resident ID), allowing you to:
Open local bank accounts
Use PIX, Brazil’s instant payment system
Register companies and sign contracts — like any resident
Permanent Residency from Day 1
Under VITEM IX law: R$150,000 investment + job creation = path to permanent residency.
Live or Nomad—Your Choice
Travel flexibly between countries. No day-count tracking required. Maintain US residence while having Brazilian options. Perfect for lifestyle design.
High Growth Investment Opportunity
Brazil's tech scene is booming. Your investment goes into vetted startups with job creation commitments. Potential for significant returns plus residency.
Affordable High-Quality Life
Cost of living 60-70% lower than major US cities. World-class healthcare, vibrant culture, tropical climate. Build the lifestyle you want.
Investment Requirement
R$150,000
Brazilian Reais
Required minimum investment
$27,300
US Dollars
Approximate exchange rate
Qualify by either:
Minimum Qualified Investment R$150,000 BRL
What Counts as “Innovative”
The company must meet one of the following:
Backed by a government innovation agency (e.g. FINEP, CNPq)
Located in a tech park or incubator
Finalist in a government startup program
Accelerated by a Brazilian incubator
Or: demonstrate originality, reach, and value creation (Art. 3 §2).
Visit Brazil once every 2 years to maintain status
After 3 years: report results and become eligible for permanent residency Art. 10
Apply for citizenship 1 year later (≈ Year 4)
Streamlined Process
Our accelerated pathway responds to increased demand for international residency options. From application to approval in optimized timeframes.
