Brazil
Are foreigners allowed to own property in Brazil?
When we asked expats in Brazil if foreigners are allowed to own property, they answered...
"Foreign citizens may own any type or size of urban property in Brazil, and there is no restriction on the amount. However, when buying rural land, a foreign citizen must meet certain size restrictions. The municipality in which the land is located will determine the size allowed. Some registries may also require foreign citizens to obtain a Brazilian ID card known as RNM to allow a new title to be issued on their names. ," wrote Luciano Oliveira from Oliveira Lawyers.
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Click connect to have our partner, Luciano, contact you via e-mail and/or phone.
"Yes, foreigners are allowed to own property in Brazil. According to the Brazilian Constitution, foreign individuals and companies are allowed to purchase and own real estate in Brazil. However, there are certain restrictions in place. For example, foreigners are not allowed to own land within 50 kilometers of the borders of Brazil, and they must obtain permission from the Brazilian government before they can purchase property. Additionally, foreigners must have a valid visa in order to purchase property in Brazil," said another expat in Brazil.
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Are foreigners allowed to own property in Brazil?
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
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