Permanent Visa for a Retiree

Regulations

Permanent visa may be granted to an individual intending to establish permanent residency in Brazil who is retired and can prove ability to transfer to Brazil a pension that amounts at least to R$ 6,000.00 (six thousand reais) monthly. Similar visas may also be issued for two dependants. If the number of dependants exceeds two, the applicant must be able to transfer an amount of R$ 2,000.00 for each extra dependant who intends to accompany him/her.

Requirements for a Visa application

Submission to the Consular Sector of a letter informing the reason for moving to Brazil, together with the following documentation (Note: all supporting documentation that has not been originated in Brazil must be authenticated by the Consular Sector. Copies of Brazilian supporting documents must be notarized by a "Cartório" (Public Notary) in Brazil. Original Brazilian documents are not required notarization, if the original is presented):

1. Passaport valid for at least 6 months (the Embassy reserves the right not to endorse soiled, damaged or defaced passaports). - If taken by the Consular Sector it will cost SEK 150 per page.
   - If the copy is taken by the Visa applicant self it will cost SEK 100 per page.
   These fees are also applicable to accompanying dependents;
   
   
2. On-line form

   	Effective from April 1st, 2010. The visa application form must be filled online at (click on the link below):
   	scedv.serpro.gov.br
   	If you get a message about the site’s security certificate, click on “continue to this website”.Fill in the information and print out the receipt at the end. Attach a passport size photo to the receipt and sign it in the appropriate box. Please note: The receipt from the online application is only valid for one month.

   
   
   
3. One passport-type photo, in color, front view, (snapshots are not accepted). One photo for each accompanying dependent.
   
   
4. As applicable, original marriage certificate, in English, or in Swedish with official Portuguese translation authenticated at a Notary Public. This document will be legalized at the Consular Sector at the cost of
   SEK 200;
   
   
5. Certificate of Non-Criminal Record for applicants over 18 years, issued by the “Rikspolisstyrelsen” to be obtained at www.polisen.se – register utdrag, within 90 days from delivered at the Embassy.
   
   
6. In case of minors from divorced parents, a court order of custody must be produced and legalized by the Consular Sector at the cost of SEK 200;
   
   
7. Proof that the applicant has been resident in Sweden for the last 12 months - Personbevis to be obtained from Skattemyndigheten/Folkbokföringen, in English, with parents name on, duly signed by the officer in charge at the “Folkbokföringen";
   
   
8. Documented proof issued by the Swedish pension provider attesting the applicant's retirement, informing the amount paid as a pension of at least to R$ 6,000.00 (six thousand reais) monthly. In case of a third dependent and over, an additional
   R$ 2,000.00 per dependent must be accounted for. This document must be presented in English or in a Portuguese official translation and authenticated by a Swedish Notary Public and further by the Consular Sector (at the cost of SEK 200);
   
   
9. Bank statement declaring that the amount received as a pension can be legally transferred to a bank in Brazil on a monthly basis. This document must be presented in English or in a Portuguese official translation and authenticated by a Swedish Notary Public and further by the Consular Sector (at the cost of SEK 200);
   

Consular Fees and Processing Time

• All consular fees should be paid by Bankgiro, number 5662-5825 and the receipt shall be enclosed when sending the documents. Click at Payment of consular fees
• The consular fee for a permanent visa is SEK 2.000
  IMPORTANT NOTE: This value shall only be deposited AFTER the visa authorization has been granted;
• Based on reciprocity, citizens from:
  the USA pay an additional processing fee of
  SEK 1.400
• For each passport photocopy page authenticated at the Consular Sector: - If taken by the Consular Sector it will cost SEK 150 per page.
  - If the copy is taken by the Visa applicant self it will cost SEK 100 per page.
  These fees are also applicable to accompanying dependents;
  
• Processing time, phase one:
  

  Once all the necessary documentation is received, the Embassy must submit the application to the appropriate Brazilian authorities in Brazil and receive authorization to grant the visa. The processing time in Brazil may take up to 6 (six) months;

  
  
• Processing time, phase two:
  

  After the authorization to grant the visa has been received by the Embassy and fees are paid, please allow a minimum of 10 (ten) working days for the issuance of the visa. The authorization to grant the visa expires within six months from the date of issuance;

  
  
• Holders of a permanent visa must require an Alien Identity Card (Carteira do Registro Nacional de Estrangeiros) at a Federal Police office within 30 days of arrival in Brazil.

Other Relevant Information

• The issuance of a visa is a discretionary act of the Republic of Brazil. Since this is a purely discretionary act, there can be no guarantees regardless of the circumstances presented. A visa can be granted, denied, extended or changed according to national interests, even if it is a visa previously authorized. A visa is not a right in itself, but an expectation to be admitted.
  
  Whenever there is a doubt on the purpose of the trip, the identity of the applicant, or if the applicant is aggressive or disrespectful with the Consular personnel, the visa can be denied or one also may be required to be interviewed by a consular officer, who may request additional documents or information.
  
  

  The applicant must collect her/his passport in person at the Consular Section.

  
  
• In times of heavy workload waiting times will increase. Therefore, do not leave your application to the last minute and do not commit yourself to travel plans until you know when your visa will be issued.
  
  
• General conditions are subject to change without prior notice.
  

QUESTIONS?

Write to: consular@brazilianembassy.se