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Important: please read the Consular Section to ensure that the Embassy of Brazil in Ottawa is the jurisdiction that serves your region.
Permanent Visas Apply to:
NOTE: Permanent visas may be granted to individuals intending to establish residence in Brazil. Applicants must have been a resident of the Ottawa region to be able to apply through this Embassy.
* Technicians or professionals with a work contract pre-approved by the Brazilian Ministry of Labor, National Department of Employment.
This visa must be applied for in Brazil.
* Professors, technicians and high level researchers who wish to immigrate to Brazil to undertake research work in an institution of higher learning or of research in science and technology. This visa must be applied for in Brazil.
* Foreign investors with initial transfer of foreign capital equivalent to no less than US$ 50.000.00 and an investment plan pre-approved by the Brazilian National Council on Immigration (CMIG). This visa must be applied for in Brazil.
* Administrators, managers or directors hired by a commercial enterprise or civil organization resulting from foreign investment described in item 3 above, with a work contract pre-approved by the Brazilian Ministry of Labor, National Department of Employment. This visa must be applied for in Brazil.
* A retired person, sixty (60) years of age or older, accompanied by up to two dependents, and able to transfer monthly, in accordance with the laws of the country of origin, the amount equivalent to US$ 2,000.00. In the case of more than two dependents, the applicant must transfer the amount equivalent to US$ 1.000.00 for each additional dependent.
* Spouse, partners in a common law union regardless of gender, or minor dependent of Brazilian citizen or of a permanent resident of Brazil;
* Ascendants of a Brazilian national or of a permanent resident of Brazil;
* Siblings of a Brazilian citizen or of a permanent resident of Brazil, if orphan, single and under 18 years of age;
* Minor children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren of a Brazilian citizen or of a permanent resident of Brazil.
Required documentation
NOTE: Please note that you are fully responsible for the accuracy of the information provided in your application.
1. Valid passport (for at least 6 months prior to its expiration date) which will be retained by this Embassy during the process period. It must have at least two blank pages available.
2. Visa application form  per applicant that MUST be filled in online (no need to print it).
3. Printed protocol document issued after filling out the online form. Please sign the protocol document in the appropriate space and glue a photograph (passport size). Please note that the protocol is valid for 1 month (after this period a new application must be made).
NOTE: The photograph can be taken as a courtesy at the Embassy of Brazil upon delivery of the protocol for processing. (temporarily unavailable)
4. All applicants must present proof of earnings (letter of employer or statement of earnings). In case of self employed, student or unemployed, a statement of earnings or a copy of last year’s income tax from spouse or parents is acceptable. For retired, any proof of income can be presented (e.g. pension, rental,…), or a copy of last year’s income tax.
5.
Police report showing that the candidate has no criminal records.
IMPORTANT: Further requirements are applicable to each class of applicant, details of which may be supplied by the Embassy, on demand.
Family Reunion:
Applicants for Permanent Visa for the purpose of family reunion (items must submit the following documents to the Embassy:
(A) Required from the applicant:
1. Certified photocopy of passport (must be valid for at least 6 months prior to its expiration date. It must have at least two blank pages available).
2. Visa application form per applicant that MUST be filled in online (no need to print it).
3. Printed protocol document issued after filling out the online form. Please sign the protocol document in the appropriate space and glue a photograph (passport size). Please note that the protocol is valid for 1 month (after this period a new application must be made).
NOTE: The photograph can be taken as a courtesy at the Embassy of Brazil upon delivery of the protocol for processing.** temporarily unavailable **
4. Birth certificate or, if sponsored by spouse or common law partner, marriage certificate or document that proves the stable relationship; if sponsored by parent, grandparent, sibling or offspring, submit birth certificate and proof of blood relationship.
5. Police report showing that the candidate has no criminal records.
6. Proof of residence within the Embassy's jurisdiction (Ottawa) for the last 12 months.
7. If the applicant is head of family, proof of employment or of job offer from Brazil, detailing job title, duration of contract and salary.
(B) Required from sponsor:
1. Photocopy of Brazilian ID card.
2. Photocopy of CIC or CPF card (issued by the Brazilian Revenue Service).
3. Voter identification card (not applicable if the sponsor is not a Brazilian citizen).
4. Proof of latest submission of income tax forms to the Brazilian Revenue Service or proof of exemption.
5. If the sponsor is head of family, proof of employment or of job offer from Brazil, detailing job title, duration of contract and salary.
6. Legalized affidavit pledging to provide support and livelihood to applicant while in Brazil.
With the exception of items 2 and 3 of (A) above, any document issued abroad must be legalized (originals) or authenticated (copies) by the Brazilian Consular Office in the jurisdiction of which they were issued.
The documents are submitted to the appreciation of the Brazilian Immigration services, whose response usually arrives in 30 days. After the Embassy has been authorized to issue the visa, the applicant must submit again his/her passport and pay the visa fee.
Procedures for transfer of pension funds
Submission to the Consular Service of the following documentation (all supporting documentation that is not originated in Brazil must be authenticated by the Consular Service. Copies of Brazilian supporting documents must be notarized by a "Cartório" in Brazil. Original Brazilian documents are not required notarization):
1. Visa application form per applicant that MUST be filled in online (no need to print it).
2. Printed protocol document issued after filling out the online form. Please sign the protocol document in the appropriate space and glue a photograph (passport size). Please note that the protocol is valid for 1 month (after this period a new application must be made).
NOTE: The photograph can be taken as a courtesy at the Embassy of Brazil upon delivery of the protocol for processing.** temporarily unavailable **
3. Authenticated copy of the passport pages of identification.
4. As applicable, marriage certificate and/or birth certificate(s).
5. Police report showing that the candidate has no criminal records.
6. Certificate issued by official institution attesting to applicant's retirement.
7. Documented proof issued by pension provider of monthly pension income of at least US$2,000.00. In case of a third dependent and over, an additional US$1,000.00 per dependent must be accounted for.
8. Statement issued by an official organization certifying that pension funds can be transferred to Brazil on a monthly basis.
9. Proof of residence within the Embassy's jurisdiction (Ottawa) for the last 12 months;
Method of payment and fees
Note: Fees are subjected to change without notice.
How to apply
Reminder: please read the Consular Section to ensure that the Embassy of Brazil in Ottawa is the jurisdiction that serves your region.
- Via a third party. In this case a handling fee applies.
- Via mail (in this case a handling fee also applies) to:
Embassy of Brazil
450 Wilbrod St.
Ottawa, ON
K1N 6M8
NOTE: The return of processed documents by mail will only be made through the prepaid services offered by Canada Post (Registered Mail, Express Post and Priority Courier). The interested party will be entirely responsible for choosing one of the mentioned services. The use of any other express courier companies will not be accepted under any circumstance.
Processing period
- 10 (ten) working days (plus delivery time for applicants applying via mail). Please note that this period may vary and the actual pick up date will be informed by the clerk at the time of visa drop-off.
IMPORTANT: Visa holders must arrive in Brazil within 90 days from the date of issue of their visas.
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