Relocation Guide
Moving from Brazil to Portugal
Brazilians moving to Portugal share a language and have extra options: visa-free visits, the CPLP mobility framework, and, once resident, the Statute of Equality that gives many of the rights of Portuguese citizens. The D7 and D8 remain the cleanest routes for people with passive income or remote work.
Updated 1 October 2026
Quick answer
Brazilian citizens can move to Portugal on the D7 (passive income from €920 a month) or the D8 (€3,680 a month from remote work), applying through the Portuguese consulate in Brazil. Brazil is an Apostille Convention member (apostilles from notary offices), Brazil–Portugal tax and social security agreements apply, and residents can request the Statute of Equality.
As of 1 October 2026
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Short visits | No visa needed for visits of up to 90 days in 180 (ETIAS will apply once it launches)Source · checked 2 October 2026 |
| Visa appointments | We confirm this for your case |
| Documents | Apostille accepted: your country is in the Hague Apostille ConventionSource · checked 2 October 2026 |
| Double tax treaty | A comprehensive income tax treaty is in forceSource · checked 2 October 2026 |
| Dual citizenship | We confirm this for your case |
| Minimum | €920 a month (100% of the 2026 minimum wage); +50% for a spouse, +30% per childSource |
What is different from Brazil
Apostille at the cartório
Since 2016, Brazilian public documents are apostilled at authorised notary offices (cartórios). No translation is needed for Portuguese-language documents.
Federal police certificate
The criminal record certificate comes from the Polícia Federal and is issued online.
Statute of Equality
Brazilians legally resident in Portugal can apply for the Statute of Equality of Rights and Duties under the Treaty of Porto Seguro, which can include political rights after a period of residence.
Social security and tax
Brazil and Portugal have a social security agreement and a double tax treaty, which matter for pensions and for people keeping Brazilian income.
Routes open to you
Figures are statutory minimums from official sources. Official fees are estimates and change; our own fees are quoted for your case.
D7 passive income visa
Retirees and people with regular passive income (pension, rent, dividends).
- Minimum
- €920 a month (100% of the 2026 minimum wage); +50% for a spouse, +30% per child
- Official fees
- Consular visa fee: €90
- Path
- Citizenship after 10 years of legal residence (7 for EU and Portuguese-speaking CPLP nationals) under the nationality law in force since 19 May 2026
D8 digital nomad visa
Remote workers and freelancers with clients or employers outside Portugal.
- Minimum
- €3,680 a month (4× the 2026 minimum wage)
- Official fees
- Consular visa fee: €90
- Path
- Citizenship after 10 years of legal residence (7 for EU and CPLP nationals) under the nationality law in force since 19 May 2026
Not sure which route fits?
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Step by step from Brazil
Choose the route
D7 for passive income, D8 for remote work; ask us about CPLP-based options if you are already in Portugal.
Prepare documents
Polícia Federal certificate, civil documents, apostilled at a cartório.
NIF and accommodation
Get a Portuguese tax number and show accommodation in Portugal.
Apply in Brazil
Submit the national visa at the Portuguese consulate or visa centre for your area.
Residence permit
Attend AIMA in Portugal, then consider the Statute of Equality.
Documents and legalisation
Get public documents (birth and marriage certificates, police certificate, degrees) apostilled in Brazil, then have them translated by a sworn translator where the destination asks for it.
You will usually need a police certificate from Brazil and from every other country you have lived in recently.
Where to apply
Apply for the national (D) visa at the Portuguese consulate or its visa centre in your country of legal residence, then complete the residence permit with AIMA in Portugal.
Tax: what to check before you move
Double tax treaty: A comprehensive income tax treaty is in force Listed in AT CDT table 2023
General information, not tax advice. Tax points on this page are awaiting review by a tax specialist.
Sources and review
Last updated 1 October 2026
- Portugal Ministry of Foreign Affairs: national visas
- AIMA (Portuguese Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum)
- Polícia Federal (Brazil): criminal record certificate
- CNJ (Brazil): apostille
- Portuguese Tax Authority: double taxation conventions
Parts of this page are awaiting review by our legal team; we confirm every point for your case before you apply.
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Frequently asked questions
Do Brazilians need a visa to live in Portugal?
Yes, a residence visa or permit, although Brazilians can visit for up to 90 days without a visa.
Do my Brazilian documents need translation?
No, documents in Portuguese do not need translation, but they need an apostille.
What is the Statute of Equality?
A status for Brazilian residents in Portugal giving rights and duties close to those of Portuguese citizens, under the Brazil–Portugal friendship treaty.
How long until Portuguese citizenship?
Under the nationality law in force since 19 May 2026, Brazilians (as CPLP nationals) need 7 years of legal residence, against 10 for most others. We confirm how your residence periods count.
Which route suits me best?
It depends on your goal: living in the country, a second passport, tax planning or a base for your family. The routes on this page are ranked by fit for people moving from your country.
How long does it take to move?
Timelines depend on the route, the completeness of your file and government processing. Each programme page shows its published processing range.
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