Lower threshold in the Northeast
The minimum purchase value in Paraíba is lower than in other Brazilian regions.
Real estate investor visa • Paraíba, Brazil
Brazilian residency
through real estate investment
in João Pessoa, Paraíba
Legal advisory from first contact to approval: we structure the property purchase and file the residence authorization for the investor and family.
- 12+ years of practice
- João Pessoa, Brazil
- Foreign clients welcome
Understand the service
What residency by real estate investment means
Brazilian immigration law grants residence authorization (VITEM XIV) to foreigners who invest in urban property in the country. For properties in the North and Northeast regions — such as Paraíba — the minimum amount required is lower, making João Pessoa one of the most efficient entry routes in Brazil.
Residency for the family
Spouse, partner and children can be included as dependants in the same application.
Ready or off-plan property
Properties under construction may qualify, subject to specific evidence rules.
Path to permanent residency
The initial residence permit can be converted into an indefinite one once legal requirements are met.
Client profiles
Who can apply
We assist investors of any nationality, inside or outside Brazil.
Individual investor
A foreigner buying urban property in their own name as an investment.
Families
Those who want spouse and children legally resident in Brazil.
Retirees abroad
Those seeking quality of life on the Paraíba coast at an accessible cost.
Business owners
Those already doing business in Brazil who need to regularise their stay.
Documentation
Requirements and documents
We prepare and review the full file before filing, avoiding official requests and delays.
- Valid passport of the investor and dependants
- Birth or marriage certificate (translated and apostilled)
- Criminal record certificate from the country of residence
- Brazilian taxpayer number (CPF) and registrations
- Purchase agreement and property title record
- Proof of funds transferred into Brazil (foreign exchange)
- Foreign capital declaration, where applicable
- Proof of address and immigration forms
The list varies with the investor profile and the property. We confirm exactly what applies to you in the initial consultation.
Purchase security
Real estate due diligence before you invest
Before you sign any contract or transfer any funds, we thoroughly investigate the property, the seller and the developer. Due diligence is what turns a purchase abroad into a safe investment.
Title record and encumbrances
Full review of the property's updated title record, checking for mortgages, liens, debts and restrictions of any kind.
Seller's legal standing
Analysis of the seller's certificates: lawsuits, tax enforcement actions, bankruptcy proceedings and protests that could affect the property.
Developer and development
For off-plan units, we verify the development registration, the developer's track record and the project's guarantees.
Contract review
Analysis and negotiation of every clause of the purchase agreement, protecting your rights as a foreign buyer.
Urban compliance
Verification of occupancy permit, registry annotations, property tax debts and compliance with municipal law.
Visa eligibility
We confirm the property and payment structure meet the immigration requirements before any payment is made.
The outcome is a clear legal report, in your language, with a straightforward conclusion: invest or don't invest — and under which conditions.
Why Paraíba
João Pessoa: investment with quality of life
The capital of Paraíba combines steady property appreciation, an affordable cost of living and one of the best safety records among Northeastern capitals — all with the lowest investment threshold allowed by the immigration rule.
- Coastal appreciation
- Cabo Branco, Tambaú and Altiplano concentrate demand for high-end property.
- Value for money
- Competitive price per square metre compared with other Brazilian coastal capitals.
- Urban infrastructure
- International airport, private healthcare network and international schooling.
- Quality of life
- Stable climate year-round, 24 km of urban beaches and a calm city.
Our method
How the advisory works
A clear process, handled personally by the lawyer in charge.
- 01
Initial consultation
Profile, goals and feasibility review, with guidance on timelines and costs.
- 02
Document analysis
Collection and review of investor and dependant documents, including translation and apostille.
- 03
Structuring the purchase
Property due diligence, contract review and follow-up on fund transfer and title registration.
- 04
Filing and follow-up
Filing the residence application, replying to official requests and monitoring until approval.
Who handles your case
Personal service from the lawyer who knows your case
I am Dr. David Landim, a lawyer with over 12 years of practice, focused on real estate law and advisory to foreign investors in João Pessoa, Brazil. I handle every case personally, from first contact to approval.
- Bar ID OAB/SP 340.397
- Active professional registration
- 12+ years of practice
- Consolidated legal experience
- Real estate & immigration law
- Focused on foreign investors
- In person and online
- Service in English, Portuguese and Spanish
Dr. David Landim — OAB/SP 340.397
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