Brazil residence authorization — days abroad
An absence from Brazil of more than two years can lead to loss of residence authorization when the absence is not justified.
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Find the Brazil day-count rules relevant to your stay, with calculators, counting assumptions and official sources.
| Rule | Key numbers | Official reference |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil residence authorization — days abroad | 2 calendar years • each recorded absence | Brazil Federal Police ↗ |
| Brazil tax — temporary-visa presence | 184 days in the entry-based 12-month period | Receita Federal ↗ |
An absence from Brazil of more than two years can lead to loss of residence authorization when the absence is not justified.
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For the relevant temporary-status route, Brazilian residence begins on the 184th day within an entry-based period of up to 12 months. Employment or permanent status can establish residence earlier. After an unsuccessful period, the next qualifying entry starts another period.
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