Brazil Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) vs Colombia Digital Nomad Visa (Nómada Digital)
A factual side-by-side comparison of two residency programmes. All figures are drawn from the canonical program pages — follow either link in the table header for sources and the full profile.
Key Differences at a Glance
- ›Lower income bar: Colombia Digital Nomad Visa (Nómada Digital) requires $900/mo; Brazil Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) requires $1,500/mo.
Brazil Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) Brazil · digital nomad | Colombia Digital Nomad Visa (Nómada Digital) Colombia · digital nomad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Colombia |
| Category | Digital Nomad | Digital Nomad |
| Application Fee | $100 | $60 |
| Minimum Income | $1,500 /mo | $900 /mo |
| Minimum Investment | — | — |
| Processing Time | 1 months | 1 months |
| Family Included | Spouse/partner and dependents may accompany the holder; each must show income of at least USD $1,500/month or combined household income of USD $3,000/month | Spouse/partner and dependent children may apply as beneficiaries on the same visa application |
| Path to PR | No | No |
| Path to Citizenship | No | No |
| Physical Presence | Presence in Brazil required for visa maintenance; no minimum stay obligation, but extended absence voids the visa | Must reside in Colombia while the visa is valid; the visa is tied to physical presence in country |
| Dual Citizenship | Allowed | Allowed |
| Tax Impact | Digital nomad visa holders who remain in Brazil for more than 183 days in a 12-month period become Brazilian tax residents subject to progressive income tax on worldwide income | Foreigners residing in Colombia for more than 183 days in a calendar year (continuous or accumulated) are considered Colombian tax residents and taxed on worldwide income |
| Tax Residency Trigger | 183 days/yr | 183 days/yr |
| Worldwide Taxation | Yes | Yes |
| Renewal Cost | — | — |
About Brazil Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV)
Brazil's Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV), introduced in 2022, allows remote workers to live legally in Brazil for up to one year, with the option to renew for an additional year. Applicants must prove a minimum monthly income of USD $1,500 from foreign sources or equivalent savings, and may not work for Brazilian companies or clients while on this visa. While the visa does not directly provide a path to permanent residency, long-term residents may explore conversion to other visa categories after two years.
Full Brazil Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) profile →About Colombia Digital Nomad Visa (Nómada Digital)
Colombia's Digital Nomad Visa allows remote workers who earn income from foreign sources to reside legally in Colombia for up to two years. The income threshold is set at three times the monthly Colombian minimum wage, making it one of the most affordable digital nomad visas globally at roughly USD $900 per month. Visa holders may not work for Colombian employers or clients, but can renew the visa for an additional two years and may explore other resident visa categories after continuous presence.
Full Colombia Digital Nomad Visa (Nómada Digital) profile →Gotchas to Watch For
Brazil Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV)
- ⚠Digital Nomad visa does not lead to PR/citizenship directly — requires category change
- ⚠Brazil taxes worldwide income once resident; 15-22.5% rates
- ⚠Federal Police registration within 90 days is strict
- ⚠CPF + CRNM both needed for most services
Colombia Digital Nomad Visa (Nómada Digital)
- ⚠V-visa max 2 years — then switch to M-visa
- ⚠Medellín/Bogotá popular but cartagena/Cali cheaper
- ⚠Colombia signed CRS + FATCA — tax reporting applies
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