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Brazil Retiree / Pension Recipient Residence (VITEM XIV): R$168.13 (≈ $33.51) fee, 24 months. Costa Rica Inversionista (Investor) Residency: $250 fee, 24 months.

Key differences

  • Brazil VITEM costs $33.51 to apply, $216.49 less than Costa Rica Inversionista Investor.
  • Brazil VITEM takes about 3 months to process, about 1 year sooner than Costa Rica Inversionista Investor.

Your situation

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Cost
Minimum income
$2,000/mo
Not available
Application fee
Best: Lowest fee. R$168.13 (≈ $33.51)
$250
Timing
Initial duration
2 years
2 years
Processing time
Best: Fastest processing. about 6 months
up to 1 year
Years to PR
Not available
3 years
Days per year
Not available
180 days
Family
Dependents allowed
Yes
No
Renewable
Yes
Yes
Rating
Our score
3.0/5
Best: Highest score. 3.3/5

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