Retiring in Brazil as a Canadian
As of our last check, Brazil offers a dedicated retirement route: the VITEM XIV (retiree/pensioner temporary residency visa).
The income requirement is in the middle of the range we see for retirement visas. Requires proof of at least US$2,000 per month in recognized pension or retirement income.
Temporary residency with an initial two-year term, renewable indefinitely; there is no minimum age requirement. A spouse and dependent children can be included via a Family Reunion visa.
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Requires proof of at least US$2,000 per month in recognized pension or retirement income.
Temporary residency with an initial two-year term, renewable indefinitely; there is no minimum age requirement. A spouse and dependent children can be included via a Family Reunion visa.
Before you act on this
Visa rules, income thresholds and processing practice change, sometimes with little notice. This page reflects what we could verify on the dates shown, for Canadian citizens. Brazil does not set different rules per nationality for the standard retirement route, but the income proof format and supporting documents vary. Always confirm the current requirements with the official immigration authority or a licensed immigration adviser before making plans, and treat the linked source as the authority, not us.
See how Brazil scores overall
The visa is one of six axes. RetireScore 70/100, ranked 27 of 55 countries on the default weights.