🛂 OVERVIEW
Country
🇧🇷 Brazil
Visa Name
Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV)
Local Name
Visto Temporario para Nomade Digital
Program Type
Formal dn visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Max Duration
24 months
Income Requirement
$1,500/mo
($18,000/yr)
Application Fee
$100
Tax Status
Exempt
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Required
Criminal Record Check
Required
Accommodation Proof
Not required
Proof of Employment
Required
Degree Required
Not required
Savings Requirement
$18,000
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
No
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
Yes
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Extra Income per Dependent
$500/mo
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Exempt
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Tax Residency Trigger
183 days
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
online, embassy
Processing Time
15–56 days
Can Apply In-Country
Yes
Multiple Entry
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
Yes
Renewable
Yes
📝 NOTES
First Latin American country to offer a digital nomad visa. $1,500/month income OR $18,000 in savings. ~$500/month per dependent. Consular fee $100-$300 (varies by nationality due to reciprocity). Can apply at Brazilian consulate abroad or from within Brazil via MigranteWeb (Federal Police). Criminal background check must be apostilled and translated to Portuguese.
🏠 ALSO IN BRAZIL
Brazil also offers these long-term residency programs:
- Retirement Visa (retirement)
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