Legal Residency in Brazil Through Real Estate Investment
We manage all legal and administrative procedures required for obtaining residency in Brazil — including real estate acquisition, Central Bank registration, investor visa applications, and full follow-up until your legal residency is approved.
Why Brazil
Legal residency from R$700K. Faster and cheaper than Portugal, the US, or Panama.
55%
São Paulo is less expensive than New York City
44th
Global happiness ranking — above world average
10+
Years of on-the-ground experience in Southern Bahia
R$700k
Minimum property investment qualifying for investor visa (~$130k USD)
Our Services
Everything you need to establish your life in Brazil
Our bilingual legal team guides international clients through every step of the residence-by-investment process — from property selection to receiving your residency card.
Legal Residency in Brazil
We help you secure your Brazilian investor visa through property purchase — managing all immigration paperwork, visa requirements, and legal steps from start to finish.
Learn more →Real Estate Investment
Our experts help you find and acquire properties in Brazil that qualify you for legal residency, starting at R$700,000 in the Northeast (~$130,000 USD).
Learn more →Business Formation in Brazil
Whether launching a new venture or expanding internationally, we guide you through every legal and bureaucratic step to open your business in Brazil.
Learn more →Full Legal Support
We handle all immigration paperwork, contracts, registrations, and property due diligence — so you don't have to navigate the system alone.
Learn more →The Team
Karina Salemi
Attorney at Law · OAB-BA 3159 · OAB-SP 159855
OAB-BA 3159 · OAB-SP 159855
Karina Salemi has guided international investors from across the globe through every step of Brazil's residence program.
Attorney Karina Salemi and her team at Salemi Advocacia specialize in guiding international investors through every step of the residence-by-investment process. With deep expertise in Brazilian immigration, real estate, and tax law, Karina provides personalized, end-to-end legal assistance — from property due diligence and Central Bank registration to Federal Police registration and RNE issuance.
Any Nationality Welcome
Brazil's investor visa program is open to citizens of every country — no political barriers, no restrictions.
Residency in Months
Legal residency can be secured in a matter of months, not years. We manage every step to ensure speed and certainty.
Full Family Coverage
Your spouse and dependents are included. One investment can secure legal residency for your entire family.
The Process
Three steps to your Brazilian residency
Choose your investment path
Real estate acquisition (from R$700,000 in the Northeast) or company formation — we advise you on which pathway fits your goals and situation.
We handle everything
From property due diligence and Central Bank registration to visa applications and government submissions — fully managed by Salemi Advocacia.
Receive your residency
Full follow-up until your legal residency is approved and your RNE card is issued. We stay with you through every step and every document.
Program facts — verified
OAB-BA 3159
OAB-SP 159855 — licensed & registered
30–90 days
Average processing time — application to residence card
R$ 700K
Minimum qualifying investment in the Northeast (~USD 130K)
4 years
Initial residence authorization, renewable and convertible to permanent
Get Started
Your path to legal residency in Brazil starts with one call.
Book a free consultation with attorney Karina Salemi and get a clear, personalized roadmap for your residency journey.