Residence for nationals of neighbouring countries outside the Mercosur agreement
Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname · Official name: Autorização de residência para nacional de país fronteiriço onde não esteja em vigor o Acordo de Residência do MERCOSUL (Portaria Interministerial nº 19/2021)
Nationals of neighbouring countries where the Mercosur Residence Agreement is not in force (in practice Venezuela, Guyana and Suriname) who are in Brazil can apply to the Federal Police for a 2-year residence authorisation, whatever their migration status on entry. An expired passport or ID is accepted. In the 90 days before the 2 years end they can apply for indefinite residence.
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BRL
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Cost of living
46
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
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From 2026 a monthly reduction makes taxable income up to BRL 5,000/month effectively exempt (phased out up to BRL 7,350); 27.5% applies above BRL 4,664.68/month on the base table.
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Who it’s for
Venezuelans and other nationals of neighbouring non-Mercosur-agreement countries who are in Brazil.
Eligibility
In Brazil, national of a neighbouring country without the Mercosur agreement
Sign in to check this route against your profileAny migration status on entry is accepted (Portaria 19/2021, art. 2).
Indefinite residence after 2 years
Sign in to check this route against your profileApply for indefinite residence in the 90 days before your 2-year residence expires, with no criminal records in Brazil and proof of means of subsistence.
- Source: Portaria 19/2021, art. 5
Official wording
Apply in the 90 days before the 2-year residence expires, with no criminal records in Brazil and proof of means of subsistence (art. 5).
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