Brazil
Brazil Mercosur residence
First stay: 2 yrs
Mercosur residence agreement (Mercosur and associated-state nationals)
First checked against official sources on Change log
Key facts
Mercosur residence is a long-stay route for Brazil. You can work locally. Checked 2026-10-10 against the official source.
- First stay
- 2 yrs
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Only for passports from 8 countries
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- The applicant is a national of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru or Uruguay.
- Naturalised nationals count if they have held the nationality for at least 5 years.
Documents3
- A travel document or official identity document, plus a birth or marriage certificate if it shows no parentage.
- Criminal record certificates as required by the agreement, covering the origin country and places lived in over the last 5 years.
- A completed application form, 2 photos and proof of payment of the fees where they apply.
Steps1
- Apply to the Federal Police for the residence authorisation and the national migration registry card (CRNM).
After you arrive2
- Temporary residence lasts up to 2 years and can be turned into permanent residence.
- The permanent residence request is made in the 90 days before the temporary residence expires.
When you become tax resident
How Brazil decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
2 years at first
- Tax residence
- At least 184 days in a up to 12 months, temporary visa holdersPresence in Brazil, continuous or not, makes a temporary-visa holder a resident on the day the 184th day is completed
- Foreign-source income
Brazilian tax residents are taxed on worldwide income at progressive rates up to 27.5%, with foreign-source income reported through Carnê-Leão; since 1 January 2026 a reduction cancels the tax on taxable monthly income up to R$5,000.
All tax rules for Brazil Tax records checked
Full official text
Nationals of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay can get a temporary residence of up to 2 years in Brazil on proof of nationality, then permanent residence. 1 2 3
Requirements
- The applicant is a national of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru or Uruguay. 1
- Naturalised nationals count if they have held the nationality for at least 5 years. 3
- A travel document or official identity document, plus a birth or marriage certificate if it shows no parentage. 2
- Criminal record certificates as required by the agreement, covering the origin country and places lived in over the last 5 years. 3
- A completed application form, 2 photos and proof of payment of the fees where they apply. 2
- Apply to the Federal Police for the residence authorisation and the national migration registry card (CRNM). 2
- Temporary residence lasts up to 2 years and can be turned into permanent residence. 3
- The permanent residence request is made in the 90 days before the temporary residence expires. 3
Stay
- Temporary residence of up to 2 years; permanent residence on request before it expires.
- Initial permitted stay: 24 months.
- Temporary residence up to 24 months: Proof of nationality and clean criminal record.
- Permanent residence: Request filed in the 90 days before the temporary residence ends.
Nationality
Nationals of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay. Open to: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay.
Work
Residents under the agreement can work as employees or self-employed on the same terms as Brazilian nationals.
Family
Family members who are not nationals of a covered state get a residence of the same validity as the main holder.
Official sources
- Dúvidas Frequentes (FAQ) - Migração · Polícia Federal, Brasil · checked 2026-10-10
- Autorização de Residência · Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública, Brasil · checked 2026-10-10
- Decreto 6.975/2009 - Acordo sobre Residência para Nacionais dos Estados Partes do Mercosul, Bolívia e Chile · Presidência da República, Brasil · checked 2026-10-10
Mercosur residence and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercosur residence | – | 2 yr | Yes |
| Free movement by treaty | – | – | – |
| Visa-free stay Mexico | – | 6 mo | No |
| Andean free movement Colombia | – | 2 yr | Yes |
| Mercosur residence Argentina | – | 2 yr, renewable | Yes |
Questions people ask
How long can I stay on the Mercosur residence?
Temporary residence of up to 2 years; permanent residence on request before it expires.
Can I work on the Mercosur residence?
Yes. Residents under the agreement can work as employees or self-employed on the same terms as Brazilian nationals.
Can I bring my family on the Mercosur residence?
Family members who are not nationals of a covered state get a residence of the same validity as the main holder.
Who can apply for the Mercosur residence?
Nationals of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay. Open to: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay.
How are Mercosur residence holders taxed in Brazil?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Mercosur residence. The standard rules apply: Brazilian tax residents are taxed on worldwide income at progressive rates up to 27.5%, with foreign-source income reported through Carnê-Leão; since 1 January 2026 a reduction cancels the tax on taxable monthly income up to R$5,000. Under Lei 15.270 of 26 November 2025 the minimum tax on total income above R$600,000 applies to income received in calendar year 2026, assessed in the annual return filed in 2027 (exercício 2027).
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-10 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Dúvidas Frequentes (FAQ) - Migração · Polícia Federal, Brasil · checked 2026-10-10
- Autorização de Residência · Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública, Brasil · checked 2026-10-10
- Decreto 6.975/2009 - Acordo sobre Residência para Nacionais dos Estados Partes do Mercosul, Bolívia e Chile · Presidência da República, Brasil · checked 2026-10-10
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