Renting in Florianópolis as a foreigner: a step-by-step guide

Florianópolis, in southern Brazil, attracts people who come to live, not just visit: remote workers, students, families and retirees. This guide explains how long-term renting works and how to prepare before you arrive. It is written by Realizar Imóveis, a real estate agency with offices in Florianópolis.

1. Long-term rental, not vacation rental

Vacation rentals are priced per night or week, with summer rates. A long-term rental is an annual lease with a lower monthly price and clear terms. Realizar focuses on annual leases.

2. You can sign with your passport

You can sign with your passport. You will need to get a CPF as soon as possible: we use it to register your lease, and without that registration the rent cannot be billed. The application is usually quick.

3. Documents we ask for

  • Passport.
  • Visa or residency protocol.
  • CPF application or number.
  • Proof of income: it can be from abroad.

4. Deposit and guarantee

Brazilian leases include a guarantee. For foreign tenants we work with a security deposit (caução). We explain the terms before you sign.

5. Paying the rent

We accept payments from abroad; Realizar receives the amount in Brazilian reais (BRL).

6. Which neighborhood?

  • Campeche: beach, surf and a neighborhood feel; popular with families and digital nomads.
  • Ingleses and Canasvieiras (north): beaches, supermarkets and an international community.
  • Jurerê: upscale, spacious homes near the beach.
  • Centro, Trindade and Beira-Mar Norte: close to services, universities and work.

7. Visit before you arrive

You can tour a property by video call before landing and move forward with our team on WhatsApp.

FAQ

Can I rent without a CPF?

You can sign with your passport, but the CPF is needed as soon as possible to register the lease.

Does my income need to be Brazilian?

No, it can be from abroad.

Do you do short-term or vacation rentals?

Our focus is annual leases.

Do you speak English?

Message us on WhatsApp; we support you with translation.

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