Residence for nationals of countries that adhere to the MERCOSUL Residence Agreement (VITEM XIII)

Publicado em 05/12/2025 14h12 Atualizado em 05/12/2025 14h15

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 Embassy.

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
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 Embassy 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)	In the Bahamas, police records are issued by the Royal Bahamas Police Force. Police checks are valid for up to 3 months from the date of issue. Please note: if the applicant has lived in multiple countries within the last 12 months, a police check from each country of residence must be provided. They must also be duly legalized (contain an apostille) by the competent authority in the issuing country and, if necessary, translated by a certified translator.

d) Family reunion

Dependants may be granted a Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI), bound to the primary VITEM I application, thus subject to the same conditions (e.g. same length of stay etc.). Family applications may be lodged jointly or after the primary applicant’s VITEM I has been issued.

If eligible, each applicant must submit the following documents:

Applicant	Documentation
Spouse	See Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI) on the grounds of marriage.
Partner	See Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI) on the grounds of stable union.
Children (son / daughter of any age)	Items 1, 2, 3, 4 (over 18s only) and 5 listed above. In this case, presenting the birth certificate is mandatory in order to attest the family relationship / level of kinship with the primary applicant. Please note: if the dependant is under 18 years old, both parents / legal guardians must sign the child’s Visa Request Form Receipt (RER) before the consular authority.

e) Lodging your application, processing times and visa fees

After gathering all the required documents, book an appointment by the e-mail consular.nassau@itamaraty.gov.br or telephone number +1 242 356 7316 / 7314, Monday to Friday (except holidays), from 10am to 2pm. Please check the specific information regarding processing times and visa fees when scheduling your appointment.