Brazil
Americas
Key facts
- Capital
- Brasília
- Population
- 212,812,405
- 2025
- Area
- 8,510,420 km²
- Official language
- Portuguese
- Currency
- Brazilian Real
- BRL
- GDP per capita
- US$10,713
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Brazil allows dual citizenship; since Constitutional Amendment 131 of 3 October 2023, Brazilians lose nationality only by express request or court cancellation of naturalisation.
Brazil (Americas) has data on 12/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Investment Migration ROI — #4/50 (94.0/100). Lowest relative position: Global Safety Index — #149/203 (57.0/100). The passport ranks #20/198 and reaches 179 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 62.4/100 (#82/199). On the entry side, 102/197 passports can enter Brazil without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 4 active citizenship and residence programmes in Brazil.
Scores on 12 indices
- Health & Longevity65.9
- Safety & Stability57.0
- Economy & Income65.4
- Education70.0
- Environment & Clean Water84.2
- Infrastructure88.2
- Digital Connectivity59.5
- Equality23.6
- Learning Quality45.4
- Educational Attainment91.8
- Expected Years of Schooling69.5
- Education Spending68.9
- Basic Access85.7
- Violent Crime58.1
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism46.0
- Law Enforcement & Order38.6
- Road Safety60.1
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes79.6
- Coverage & Access95.0
- Health Workforce & Facilities35.3
- Spending & Investment40.6
- Financial Protection66.2
- Personal Income Tax50.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends67.5
- System & Incentives45.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax85.8
- Corporate & Social Security24.1
- Rule of Law & Property Rights35.9
- Political Stability46.0
- Institutions & Regulation42.2
- Financial Soundness60.3
- Monetary Stability58.2
- Freedom of Capital Movement60.0
- Education70.0
- Healthcare65.9
- Safety57.0
- Quality of Life63.9
- Cost of living69.6
- Passport84.0
- Passport84.0
- Quality of Life63.9
- Safety57.0
- Healthcare65.9
- Purchasing power & price stability36.7
- Education70.0
- Wealth Protection48.4
- Tax61.6
- Cost of living69.6
- Healthcare65.9
- Safety57.0
- Quality of Life63.9
- Tax61.6
- Wealth Protection48.4
- Affordable Prices74.5
- Price Stability58.2
- Purchasing power31.3
At a glance
Entering Brazil
- Visa-free: 102 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 3 passports
- Consular visa required: 92 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Americas on 0/12 indices
- Above the regional median on 7/12 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Residence Authorization for Investment in a Legal Entity (Investidor PJ)
- Visto Temporário XIV – Nômade Digital
- Residence Permit for Real Estate Investor (VIPER) - Normative Resolution RN 36/2018
- and 1 more programmes
Frequently asked questions about Brazil
What is the capital of Brazil?
The capital of Brazil is Brasília.
What is the population of Brazil?
According to the World Bank, Brazil had a population of 212,812,405 in 2025.
What is the official language of Brazil?
The official language of Brazil is Portuguese.
What currency does Brazil use?
Brazil uses the Brazilian Real (BRL).
Does Brazil allow dual citizenship?
Brazil allows dual citizenship; since Constitutional Amendment 131 of 3 October 2023, Brazilians lose nationality only by express request or court cancellation of naturalisation.
How strong is the Brazil passport?
The Brazil passport ranks #20 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 179 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Brazil passport holders?
Holders of the Brazil passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 31 destinations and need an e-Visa for 37. Full list: Brazil passport page.
How many passports can enter Brazil without applying for a visa in advance?
102 of 197 passports can enter Brazil without applying for a consular visa in advance: 102 visa-free. 3 need an e-Visa and 92 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Brazil offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 4 active citizenship and residency programmes in Brazil: Residence Authorization for Investment in a Legal Entity (Investidor PJ), Visto Temporário XIV – Nômade Digital, Residence Permit for Real Estate Investor (VIPER) - Normative Resolution RN 36/2018 and 1 more. Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Brazil?
In Brazil, Residence Authorization for Investment in a Legal Entity (Investidor PJ) requires a minimum investment starting from US$27,000 and Residence Permit for Real Estate Investor (VIPER) - Normative Resolution RN 36/2018 requires starting from US$127,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Brazil?
In Brazil, an application under Residence Authorization for Investment in a Legal Entity (Investidor PJ) takes about 4–8 months, Visto Temporário XIV – Nômade Digital about 0 months and Residence Permit for Real Estate Investor (VIPER) - Normative Resolution RN 36/2018 about 2–6 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Brazil through these programmes?
Through Residence Authorization for Investment in a Legal Entity (Investidor PJ), citizenship of Brazil is possible after about 4 years, after a period of permanent residence; through Residence Permit for Real Estate Investor (VIPER) - Normative Resolution RN 36/2018, citizenship of Brazil is possible after about 4 years, after a period of permanent residence; through Investor Visa - Startup (VITEM IX / RN 13), citizenship of Brazil is possible after about 4 years, after a period of permanent residence (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Brazil?
In Brazil, Visto Temporário XIV – Nômade Digital requires 0 days of physical presence a year and Investor Visa - Startup (VITEM IX / RN 13) 0 days (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Brazil?
Family members included: Residence Authorization for Investment in a Legal Entity (Investidor PJ): spouse; Visto Temporário XIV – Nômade Digital: spouse and children under 18; Residence Permit for Real Estate Investor (VIPER) - Normative Resolution RN 36/2018: spouse.
Where is Brazil strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Brazil is strongest on the Investment Migration ROI (#4 of 50) and weakest on the Global Safety Index (#149 of 203).
How does Brazil rank for quality of life?
Brazil scores 63.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #114 of 211.
Is Brazil expensive to live in?
Brazil scores 69.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #101 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Brazil?
Brazil scores 57.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #149 of 203.
How does Brazil rank for healthcare?
Brazil scores 65.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #59 of 192.
How does Brazil rank for education?
Brazil scores 70.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #65 of 191.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 12 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
