Residence for nationals of countries that adhere to the MERCOSUL Residence Agreement (VITEM XIII)
Residence for nationals of countries that adhere to the MERCOSUL Residence Agreement (VITEM XIII)
a) General rules
- Nationals of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay can apply for a temporary residency permit to live in Brazil (Decree 6.975/2009).
- This visa can be extended to the dependants of a citizen from the above named countries, regardless of their nationalities (Normative Resolution No.108/2014).
- Within 30 days of entry in Brazil, holders of this type of visa must register at the Federal Police (click here) and submit a copy of the visa application form provided by this Consulate.
- Dependants of a VIRET holder are allowed to work in Brazil.
b) Length of stay in Brazil
Up to 2 years. VIRET holders may apply for a permanent visa 90 days prior to the visa expiry date.
c) Required documents
Please note that you must bring the original documents to the appointment:
Documentation |
Comments |
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1 |
Applicant’s valid passport |
Must have at least two blank pages. Please note that pages reserved for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes. |
2 |
One 3.5 x 4.5cm size photograph |
The photo must be recent, with white background. |
3 |
Visa application form |
Must be filled in online (click here). Please print and bring the Visa Request Form Receipt (RER) to the appointment. It is very important to state the parents’ full names, as displayed in your birth/marriage certificate. For minor children (under 18 years old), the printed RER must be signed by both parents. Please note: the Consulate will only accept applications in which the required documents on this table have been uploaded to the form. |
4 |
Police check (applicants aged 18 years old or over) |
It can be obtained at any Garda station (police station) in Ireland. Both certificates are only valid for 3 months after issuance. Please note: If the applicant has lived in multiple countries within the last 12 months, a police check from each country must be provided. They must also be duly legalised by the respective Brazilian consular authority with jurisdiction over these countries, and translated by a sworn translator, if necessary. Alternatively, the applicant may provide a written declaration, under penalty of perjury of law, signed before a notary public or the visa authority, stating that s/he has no international criminal convictions. |
5 |
Receipt of consular fee payment |
Click here for information regarding visa fee values and how to pay them. |
* Applicants willing to travel accompanied by their spouse / partner / children, please check their eligibility. If eligible, you must submit, in addition to the above-mentioned items (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), the original marriage certificate (or equivalent) and/or the full birth certificate of each child. If issued in another country, the certificate(s) will have to be duly legalised by the Brazilian diplomatic representation in that country.