VITEM XIV Retirement

VITEM XIV – Retirement

This visa is based on the transfer of retirement income and/or death pension benefit, may be granted to a retired immigrant or death pension beneficiary who presents proof of monthly transfer to Brazil equal or greater than US$ 2,000.00.

- Original passport (signed, valid up to the end of Brazil trip, with at least 2 visa blank pages)
- Proof of residence in the U.S. (copy of visa or Green Card) for non-U.S. citizens
- Proof of residence in consular jurisdiction (copy of a valid driver's license or utility bill will be accepted as proof of residence)
- Visa Application Form Receipt: https://formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br/sci/pages/web/ui/#/servicos-estrangeiros
- Passport-style photo (2”x 2”, white background)
- USPS money order - see visa fees here
- Birth Certificate (original and one copy)
- FBI Background Check (issued within the past 60 days)
- Health insurance valid in Brazil;
- Flight itinerary showing entry in Brazil;
- Proof of retirement and ability to transfer monthly to Brazil the amount equal to or greater than US$2,000.00 (must enclose official letter from bank,
signed by applicant’s account manager, informing that bank will be able to transfer monthly the amount equal or greater than US$ 2,000.00 to
applicant’s bank account in Brazil)
- Proof of receipt of monthly pension for death in the amount equal to or greater than US$ 2,000.00, if applicable;
- If necessary, proof of other regular sources of income to complement the amount of US$ 2,000.00
- Extra USPS Priority Express envelope, pre-paid and self-addressed (this will be used to mail your passport back to you)

The requirements listed above are not all-inclusive. Additional documents may be requested at the discretion of the Consular Authority.

Mail your application and documents to:

Still have questions that could not be clarified by this website?  Send an email to visa.sf@itamaraty.gov.br