Brazil · Spouse visas
Brazil Spouse of a citizen
Temporary Visa XI and Residence Authorisation for Family Reunion (spouse or partner of a Brazilian)
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Key facts
Spouse of a citizen is a spouse visas route for Brazil. You can work locally. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- BRL 168 ≈ $34 · BRL 205 ≈ $41
Cost, time and long term
Government feesBRL 168 ≈ $34 · BRL 205 ≈ $41
- BRL 168.13 (≈ $34)Federal Police fee for processing and assessing a residence authorisation request (code 140066); nationals of CPLP countries are exempt.
- BRL 204.77 (≈ $41)Federal Police fee for issuing the Registro Nacional Migratório card (code 140120); no exemption.
CitizenshipGeneral rule: 1 year as a permanent resident
Naturalisation needs 1 year of residence for a spouse or partner of a Brazilian who is not separated, but the residence must have an indefinite term to count.
Where to applyAbroad or in-country
Get the family-reunion visa at a consulate, then register with the Federal Police within 90 days of arrival, or apply for residence from inside Brazil.
Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública / Ministério das Relações Exteriores
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- Spouse or partner (companheiro) of a Brazilian national, without discrimination under Brazilian law.
- Marriage by proxy is not accepted for the visa.
What you must show and pay2
- A fee of BRL 168.13 (≈ $34) · Federal Police fee for processing and assessing a residence authorisation request (code 140066); nationals of CPLP countries are exempt.
- A fee of BRL 204.77 (≈ $41) · Federal Police fee for issuing the Registro Nacional Migratório card (code 140120); no exemption.
Documents4
- Valid passport and criminal record certificate from the country of origin.
- Marriage or birth certificate, or a stable-union certificate, proving the bond.
- Joint sworn declaration of both spouses or partners on continuing union and cohabitation.
- Sponsor's identity document and a sworn declaration that the sponsor lives or will live in Brazil.
Steps2
- Apply to a Brazilian consulate for the visa, or to a Federal Police unit when already in Brazil.
- Authorities may hold interviews or request further proof of the bond.
After you arrive2
- Visa holders must register with the Federal Police within 90 days of arrival.
- Renewal of residence needs a joint declaration that the union and cohabitation continue.
When you become tax resident
How Brazil decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- 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
For the spouse or stable-union partner of a Brazilian. It gives a family-reunion visa from a consulate or residence authorisation from the Federal Police, with full work rights. 1 2 3 4
What you must show and pay
- A fee of BRL 168.13 (≈ $34) · Federal Police fee for processing and assessing a residence authorisation request (code 140066); nationals of CPLP countries are exempt. 3
- A fee of BRL 204.77 (≈ $41) · Federal Police fee for issuing the Registro Nacional Migratório card (code 140120); no exemption. 3
Requirements
- Spouse or partner (companheiro) of a Brazilian national, without discrimination under Brazilian law. 1 2
- Marriage by proxy is not accepted for the visa. 1 2
- Valid passport and criminal record certificate from the country of origin. 1 2
- Marriage or birth certificate, or a stable-union certificate, proving the bond. 1 2
- Joint sworn declaration of both spouses or partners on continuing union and cohabitation. 1 2
- Sponsor's identity document and a sworn declaration that the sponsor lives or will live in Brazil. 1 2
- Apply to a Brazilian consulate for the visa, or to a Federal Police unit when already in Brazil. 1
- Authorities may hold interviews or request further proof of the bond. 1
- Visa holders must register with the Federal Police within 90 days of arrival. 1
- Renewal of residence needs a joint declaration that the union and cohabitation continue. 1
Stay
- The family-reunion visa is valid for at most one year; the residence term is separate and not set in the portaria.
- Visa validity: 12 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Work
Any activity allowed, including paid work, on equal terms with Brazilians.
Family
Children and stepchildren of a Brazilian, among others, have their own family-reunion routes.
Official sources
- Portaria Interministerial nº 12, de 13 de junho de 2018 (reunião familiar) · Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública / Ministério das Relações Exteriores · checked 2026-10-11
- Visto Temporário XI - Reunião Familiar · Ministério das Relações Exteriores (Consulado em Faro) · checked 2026-10-11
- Taxas — Polícia Federal (imigração) · Polícia Federal · checked 2026-10-11
- Taxas de imigração — isenções (nacionais da CPLP) · Polícia Federal do Brasil · checked 2026-10-11
- Lei nº 13.445/2017 (Lei de Migração), art. 30 · Presidência da República · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2017-05-24
- Decreto nº 9.199/2017 (regulamento da Lei de Migração), arts. 37 and 38: temporary visas for study and work · Presidência da República · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2017-11-20
Spouse of a citizen and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse of a citizen | – | – | Yes |
| Spouse of a resident | – | – | Yes |
| Spouse of a citizen Mexico | – | 2 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Partner of a citizen Colombia | – | – | Yes |
| Spouse of a citizen Costa Rica | – | 1 yr, renewable | Limited |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Spouse of a citizen?
A fee of BRL 168.13 (≈ $34). Federal Police fee for processing and assessing a residence authorisation request (code 140066); nationals of CPLP countries are exempt. A fee of BRL 204.77 (≈ $41). Federal Police fee for issuing the Registro Nacional Migratório card (code 140120); no exemption.
How long can I stay on the Spouse of a citizen?
The family-reunion visa is valid for at most one year; the residence term is separate and not set in the portaria.
Can I work on the Spouse of a citizen?
Yes. Any activity allowed, including paid work, on equal terms with Brazilians.
Can I bring my family on the Spouse of a citizen?
Children and stepchildren of a Brazilian, among others, have their own family-reunion routes.
How are Spouse of a citizen holders taxed in Brazil?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Spouse of a citizen. 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 2026-10-11 against 6 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Portaria Interministerial nº 12, de 13 de junho de 2018 (reunião familiar) · Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública / Ministério das Relações Exteriores · checked 2026-10-11
- Visto Temporário XI - Reunião Familiar · Ministério das Relações Exteriores (Consulado em Faro) · checked 2026-10-11
- Taxas — Polícia Federal (imigração) · Polícia Federal · checked 2026-10-11
- Taxas de imigração — isenções (nacionais da CPLP) · Polícia Federal do Brasil · checked 2026-10-11
- Lei nº 13.445/2017 (Lei de Migração), art. 30 · Presidência da República · checked 2026-10-10
- Decreto nº 9.199/2017 (regulamento da Lei de Migração), arts. 37 and 38: temporary visas for study and work · Presidência da República · checked 2026-10-10
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