Roadmap To Brazil
The Ultimate Guide & Professional Services to Help You Move to Brazil
Get Brazilian visa or residency with expert help. We handle the bureaucracy so you can enjoy the caipirinhas.
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Why Brazil?
Affordable Cost of Living
Live comfortably for a fraction of the cost in Europe or North America. Rent, food, and services are significantly cheaper.
Stunning Nature
From the Amazon rainforest to thousands of miles of pristine beaches. Brazil offers unparalleled natural beauty.
Friendly Culture
Brazilians are known for their warmth and hospitality. You'll make friends easily and feel welcome from day one.
Digital Nomad Visa
Brazil offers a specific visa for remote workers (VITEM XIV), making it easier than ever to live and work legally.
Public Healthcare
Residents have access to the Unified Health System (SUS), providing free public healthcare services.
Vibrant Lifestyle
Enjoy a laid-back lifestyle with carnival, samba, football, and a rich culinary scene.
Two Ways to Start Your Brazilian Residency
Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or looking for a stress-free relocation, we’ve got you covered.
The Free Step-by-Step Guide
Best for: The independent traveler with time to research.
What’s Included: A complete overview of visa types, required documents, and Federal Police procedures.
The Result: You navigate the bureaucracy yourself using our proven roadmap.
Our Professional Residency Service
Best for: Professionals and families who want it done right the first time.
What’s Included: Consulting call for guidance, comprehensive information about each step of the process, translation coordination, and direct representation at the Federal Police.
The Result: We handle the paperwork, you focus on packing. Guaranteed compliance.
Simple Pricing
Consultation call
$100
A one-hour video call with you where we analyze your situation with an immigration and tax advisor, run you through the process and answer any questions you may have. Payment is through Stripe Checkout.
Residency set up
$650
Assistance on the immigration process, tax representation including Brazilian ID (CPF and CNPJ) request, support in registering residency address, and visa application
Tax obligations
$150/year
Filing your annual tax returns, the cost may vary according to the type of income you have
Freelancer set up
$150
Registering as freelancer and acquiring a social security number (CPF and CNPJ). This only applies if you'd like to work as a self-employed freelancer in Brazil
Freelancer obligations
$650/year
Filing your quarterly tax and social security statement compliance and administration for issuing 12 invoices (recibos verdes) as a freelancer
Eligibility & Steps
| Category | Requirements |
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| 👋 For Everyone |
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| 🇺🇸 For US citizens |
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| 🌎 Mercosur Nationals |
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| 🇵🇹 Portuguese Nationals |
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| 💻 Digital Nomads (VITEM XIV) |
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| 👴 Retirees (VITEM XIV) |
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| 💰 Investors (Golden Visa) |
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Ready to Move?
Don't let bureaucracy stop you from living your dream in Brazil. Let us handle the paperwork while you pack your bags.
Start Your JourneyAbout Us: A Legacy of Welcome in the Heart of Brazil
At Roadmap to Brazil, we believe that immigration is more than just paperwork—it is a life-changing journey. Based in Cuiabá, at the geographic heart of South America, our family-run firm is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of Brazilian law with the same care we would give our own kin.
Our story is rooted in the immigrant experience. We understand the courage it takes to cross borders because we come from a lineage of those who did exactly that to build a new life in this vibrant country.
Our pt-br website can also be accessed at https://advocaciagoncalves.com.br/.
Meet Our Partners
Efraim Rodrigues Gonçalves
As the grandson of Portuguese and Italian immigrants, Efraim carries a deep personal connection to the migrant experience. With close to 40 years of legal practice, he has traversed almost every state in Brazil, giving him a unique, "boots-on-the-ground" understanding of how this continental nation operates.
He brings an academic depth to our firm that covers the full spectrum of legal needs for newcomers:
- Bachelor of Laws (FADU/PR, 1987)
- Post-graduate degree in Environmental Law (WWF, 2000)
- Post-graduate degree in Business Law (UFMT, 2005)
- Post-graduate degree in Civil Law (2004)
- Post-graduate degree in Civil Procedural Law (UNISC, 2017)
Lyssa Gonçalves Costa
Lyssa represents the bridge between communication and the law. A former English teacher, mother, and wife, she understands the importance of clear communication when your future is on the line. She ensures that our international clients feel heard, understood, and supported throughout the entire residency process.
Her multidisciplinary background is designed for the modern immigrant:
- B.A. in Portuguese/English Language and Literature (UFMT, 2011)
- Master in Language Studies (UFMT, 2015)
- Post-graduate degree in Distance Education Methodologies (Unopar, 2019)
- Bachelor of Laws (UNIC, 2023)
- Post-graduate degree in Digital Law (Meu Curso, 2025)
Why Choose a Family Firm?
We aren't a massive, impersonal corporation. We are a family shop. When you work with us, you aren't just a case number; you are a person seeking a home. We combine Efraim’s decades of traditional legal expertise with Lyssa’s modern perspective on Digital Law and international communication.
Whether you are a digital nomad, an investor, or someone looking to retire in the sun, we provide the map to your new life in Brazil.
Get in Touch
Tell us about your plans and we'll help you get started.