A.07 - International Mobility
Visas, residence and nationality between Portugal and Brazil
International mobility between Portugal and Brazil involves a growing set of legal and administrative procedures that require coordination between two legal systems. Anyone who decides to live, invest or work outside their country of origin needs technical guidance on visas, residence permits, recognition of qualifications, applicable tax regimes and, in many cases, access to Portuguese or Brazilian nationality.
A.07
Estoril · Portugal
Current regimes
D2 · D7 · D8 · ARI
Residence permit in Portugal
Jurisdictions
Portugal · Brazil
Full registration with the Portuguese Bar Association and the Brazilian Bar Association
Representation before
AIMA · PF · SEF
And consular representations of both countries
01 — Ongoing support
With professionalism and dedication
Piauhylino & Associados supports individuals, families and companies at every stage of the mobility process, from the preliminary eligibility assessment to the preparation and submission of applications to AIMA, the Ministry of Justice, Consulates and the Brazilian Federal Police. We assist Brazilian citizens seeking to settle in Portugal, Portuguese citizens relocating to Brazil, and digital nomads and investors from other jurisdictions who choose Portugal as their European base.
Our work combines knowledge of Portuguese special regimes (D2, D7, D8, Golden Visa, Equality Status) with Brazilian immigration and nationality law. We coordinate with tax, succession and asset-related matters, so that relocation is legally robust and tax-efficient.
01
Residence permit applications (D2, D7, D8)
Preparation and support for residence applications based on self-employment, passive income or digital nomad status.
02
Golden Visa (ARI)
Structuring applications under the Residence Permit for Investment Activity regime, in all modalities currently in force.
03
Portuguese nationality
Processes for attribution, acquisition by naturalisation and reacquisition, including for descendants of Portuguese citizens.
04
Brazilian nationality and Equality Status
Brazilian naturalisation, nationality option and processing of the Equality of Rights and Civil Obligations Status for Portuguese citizens.
05
Family reunification and renewals
Family reunification applications, renewal of residence permits and regularisation of migration status.
Mission
To protect, with rigour and discretion, the interests of individuals and companies moving between Portugal and Brazil.
Vision
To be the benchmark in Luso-Brazilian transatlantic legal practice, recognised for technical excellence.
Values
Ethics, discretion, speed and an individual approach to each case. No compromises.
02 — Why choose us
A practice
without borders.
01
Legal Qualification in Portugal and Brazil
Full registration of the partners with the Portuguese and Brazilian Bar Associations, enabling direct representation in both jurisdictions.
02
Multidisciplinary and Strategic Approach
Integrated coordination between mobility law, tax law and private wealth law, avoiding the isolated handling of each matter.
03
Comprehensive Institutional and Consular Support
Support for proceedings before AIMA, the Brazilian Federal Police and the consular representations of both countries.
03 — FAQs
Frequently
asked questions
The most common issues in international mobility processes. Each situation is individual — eligibility must always be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
What are the main residence regimes in Portugal for Brazilian citizens?
The most commonly used are the D7 visa (own and regular income), the D2 visa (business activity or self-employment), the D8 visa (digital nomads) and the ARI (Golden Visa), as well as the specific residence regime applicable to students. The choice depends on the applicant’s profile, source of income and intended length of stay. Eligibility must always be assessed individually.
How long does it take to obtain Portuguese nationality?
The statutory timeframe depends on the grounds for the application. There are cases of attribution (declaratory) and cases of acquisition by naturalisation, the processing of which depends on the length of lawful residence, knowledge of the language and evidence of the other requirements. Actual administrative timeframes have varied in recent years and must be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Can Portuguese citizens live and work in Brazil without a visa?
Portuguese citizens benefit from specific regimes, namely the Equality of Rights and Civil Obligations Status and the Political Equality Status, which grant rights close to those of Brazilian nationals. Obtaining these statuses depends on a specific procedure before the Brazilian authorities.
05 — Contact
How can we
help you?
Do you have a question about visas, residence or nationality? Contact us.
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