documentary proof of income and a bank declaration authorizing the monthly transfer are required. 

applicants for permanent residence visas are required to submit their passport, birth certificate, marriage certificate (if applicable), and a notarized police certificate of no criminal record, issued within the last 90 days in their home country. 

in addition to all the visas listed by current legislations, brazil can issue special-case visas if possible and appropriate, often for citizens looking for political asylum.