Smart Move Brasil is an immigration and real estate consulting service based in João Pessoa, Brazil. We help foreigners and Brazilians from other states understand their residency options and safely buy or rent property in João Pessoa and nearby cities.
A licensed real estate consultant leads Smart Move Brasil, bringing professional experience from the immigration department of the Brazilian Federal Police, where he worked directly on residency and citizenship cases.
This background allows us to connect the legal and practical side of immigration with the reality of the local real estate market, offering more complete, real-world guidance.
Yes. We are registered with CRECI-PB, the official real estate council in the state of Paraíba.
In addition, our experience includes years working in the immigration department of the Brazilian Federal Police, handling foreigners’ entry, stay, residency, and citizenship procedures. We use this combined knowledge to support clients in making safer immigration and property decisions.
No. We work with both:
• Foreigners planning to live, retire, invest, or stay long-term in João Pessoa; and
• Brazilians from other states relocating or investing in the region.
We are not a traditional real estate agency or a law firm.
Smart Move Brasil specializes in the intersection between immigration and real estate:
• We help you understand residency pathways.
• We align your immigration goals with your property strategy.
• We give practical, experience-based advice following Brazilian law and procedures.
When necessary, we may recommend consultation with lawyers or other specialists.
In many cases, you do not need a private lawyer to submit a residency or citizenship application in Brazil.
Smart Move Brasil can help you:
• Understand rules and requirements;
• Prepare and organize documents;
• Support you through the application process.
We are a consulting service—not a law firm or government representative.
If your case requires legal strategy or a formal legal opinion, we will connect you with a trusted immigration lawyer.
We help you understand your available options and identify the residency pathway that best fits your goals, based on updated rules and practical experience.
We explain requirements, documentation, common mistakes, and how each pathway aligns with your plans to live or invest in João Pessoa.
Our immigration background comes from:
• Work in the immigration department of the Brazilian Federal Police;
• Handling residency, regularization of stay, and citizenship cases;
• Supporting foreigners with practical questions about living legally in Brazil.
We use this experience in a consulting role to help you prepare efficiently and understand official procedures.
No one can legally guarantee approval of immigration processes.
What we can do is:
• Help you understand your pathways;
• Organize your documents clearly;
• Share practical insights from real immigration experience.
The final decision belongs to Brazilian authorities.
Yes. We can help you:
• Plan next steps (extensions, changes, long-term plans);
• Align your immigration status with your real estate strategy;
• Understand neighborhoods and properties that match your long-term goals.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer. It depends on:
• Nationality and family situation;
• Income and investment capacity;
• Your timeline to move.
During consultation, we help you decide whether to prioritize residency, property investment, or a combined strategy.
Our real estate work focuses on João Pessoa and Cabedelo.
Usually, commissions are already included in the seller/developer pricing.
If additional consulting (reports, relocation planning, extra visits) is needed, we explain all fees in advance.
Yes, we frequently do virtual tours showing:
• The interior of the property;
• The building and street;
• Nearby services and lifestyle;
• The overall feel of the neighborhood.
In many cases, yes. It’s possible to:
• Reserve a property;
• Sign documents digitally;
• Move forward while abroad.
We guide you through the steps, required documents, and how this interacts with your immigration plans.
We work with:
• New developments;
• Resale properties;
• Houses and other options.
The best choice depends on your budget, residency plans, lifestyle, and risk tolerance.
Yes. Renting first is often a smart strategy for newcomers.
We assist with:
• Identifying suitable rentals;
• Understanding rental contracts and practices;
• Using the rental period to explore where you want to buy.
João Pessoa is known for being calmer than many major Brazilian capitals.
Like any city, it has quieter residential areas and more dynamic zones.
We help you understand neighborhood differences to match your lifestyle and safety expectations.
Generally lower than cities like São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, or Florianópolis.
Housing, food, and leisure are typically more affordable, especially if you earn in foreign currency.
We can compare your current cost of living with realistic examples.
João Pessoa has a tropical, coastal climate with warm temperatures year-round, lots of sunshine, and a constant sea breeze—great for outdoor living.
It’s possible, especially in areas with more foreigners, but daily life becomes much easier with basic Portuguese.
We can help you understand what to expect in public services and provide tips on learning the language.
We explain general financing options and can connect you with banks or specialists when appropriate.
Credit approval and conditions depend solely on banks.
Properties in Brazil are priced in BRL.
We can explain:
• How to transfer funds securely;
• What to discuss with sellers;
• How this aligns with your tax and residency plans.
We do not hold client funds—payments are handled through regular banking channels.
Requirements depend on whether you are Brazilian or foreign, your residency status, and whether you’re buying as an individual or through a company.
Typically required:
• Passport or ID;
• CPF (or foreign equivalent for starting the process);
• Proof of address;
• Proof of income or financial capacity.
Some foreign documents may need sworn translation and apostille.
We guide you step by step.
The first contact may be a short call, WhatsApp chat, email, or video call.
We:
• Listen to your story and goals;
• Discuss immigration ideas;
• Review budget and timeline;
• Outline possible next steps.
After that, we can move forward with a structured consulting plan.
English and Portuguese.
We are based in João Pessoa (Brasília time).
We work Monday–Saturday during business hours, with additional times available if scheduled in advance.
You can reach us via:
• The WhatsApp button on the website;
• Scheduling a video call through the calendar;
• Email.
We respond as quickly as possible.
Book a conversation with us.
Together, we will:
• Review immigration and residency options;
• Analyze where and how it makes sense for you to live or invest;
• Build a clear, step-by-step plan for a safe and confident move to João Pessoa.
