Brazil: Canadian immigration information
Country code: BR · Recent PR admissions to Canada: ~8,000 (2023: 3,800 / 2024: 4,200)
Permanent residence admissions from Brazil
| Year | PR admissions from Brazil |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,800 |
| 2024 | 4,200 |
Source: IRCC permanent residence admissions data — open.canada.ca. Numbers are directional and rounded.
Programs IRCC offers to applicants from Brazil
- Express Entry
- IEC (Working Holiday — bilateral agreement)
- Quebec PSTQ
- Start-up Visa
NOC occupations IRCC commonly admits from Brazil
Brazil-specific factors IRCC considers
- Police certificate (Atestado de Antecedentes Criminais) — Federal Police, online, free.
- Apostille via Hague Convention (Brazil signatory).
- Diploma + transcripts apostilled before WES.
- IELTS in São Paulo, Rio, Brasília; CELPIP in São Paulo.
- Dual Brazilian-Canadian citizenship permitted.
Police certificate
Atestado de Antecedentes Criminais from Polícia Federal — online, free.
ECA / credential evaluation
WES is standard. Diplomas and transcripts apostilled (Hague) before submission.
Visa Application Centres (VAC)
- São Paulo
- Rio de Janeiro
- Brasília
Canadian embassy / high commission
Embassy of Canada, SES Avenida das Nações, Quadra 803, Lote 16, Brasília.
Common information requests from Brazil
- tempo processamento visto Canada Brasil
- PVT Canada Brasil
- imigrar para o Canada do Brasil
Brazil → Canada immigration pathways
Express Entry
Federal economic immigration to Canada via FSW, CEC or FST under Express Entry.
Study Permit
Apply for a Canadian study permit to attend a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
Work Permit
Canadian work permit options — LMIA-based or LMIA-exempt under the International Mobility Program.
Spousal Sponsorship
Sponsor your spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner for permanent residence.
Visitor Visa (TRV)
Apply for a Temporary Resident Visa to visit Canada for tourism, family, or business.
Police Certificate
Country-specific guidance for obtaining a police certificate accepted by IRCC.
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