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Brazil Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV)

Brazil BRA

Last verified 2026-04-20Official source

Brazil's Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV), created by CNIg Normative Resolution No. 45 (dated 9 September 2021, published 24 January 2022 and in force from publication), lets remote workers with foreign income live in Brazil, initially for one year and renewable for another. Applicants show either monthly income of at least USD 1,500 from a foreign employer or clients, or savings of at least USD 18,000, plus a foreign contract, health insurance valid in Brazil, and a criminal-record check; the application fee is around USD 100.

Family can accompany the holder, with each dependent showing USD 1,500 per month or USD 3,000 combined household income. Holders may not work for a Brazilian employer or run a Brazil-market business. The visa does not lead directly to permanent residency, which requires switching to another category such as investor or family, but naturalisation is possible after four years (one year for Portuguese-speakers from Portuguese-speaking countries), and dual citizenship is allowed.

Federal Police registration within 90 days is required, and a CPF and CRNM are needed for most services. Staying 183-plus days in any 12 months triggers Brazilian tax residency on worldwide income (roughly 15-22.5%).

Program Details

Category
Digital Nomad
Est. total time
~1 months (indicative)
Application Fee
$100
Minimum Income
$1,500
/mo
Minimum Investment
—
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
Path to PR
No
Path to Citizenship
No
Physical Presence
Presence in Brazil required for visa maintenance; no minimum stay obligation, but extended absence voids the visa
Dual Citizenship
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

Minimum monthly income of USD $1,500 from a foreign employer or clients, or equivalent in another currency; alternatively, proof of USD $18,000 in savings

Processing time above is an indicative end-to-end estimate, not an official government figure. Official government processing times →

Key Requirements

  • ✓Proof of monthly income of at least USD $1,500 from a foreign employer or foreign clients
  • ✓Alternatively, proof of savings equivalent to at least USD $18,000
  • ✓Employment contract or service agreement with foreign company, or proof of self-employment for foreign clients
  • ✓Valid passport with minimum 6 months validity
  • ✓Health insurance valid in Brazil
  • ✓Criminal background check from country of residence

Am I eligible for Brazil Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV)?

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  • Minimum monthly income

    Programme requires $1,500/month.

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This is a heuristic, not a determination. Final eligibility depends on full documentation and immigration-officer discretion.

Application Process — Step by Step

  1. 01

    Document $1,500/month remote income OR $18,000 savings

    home country

    Prove monthly income of $1,500+ USD from foreign source OR $18,000+ liquid savings.

    Typical duration: 2-4 weekssource ↗

  2. 02

    Apply at Brazilian consulate

    home country

    Submit at consulate with jurisdiction. VITEM XIV type. Typical 4-8 week processing.

    Typical duration: 4-8 weeks

  3. 03

    Enter Brazil + register with Federal Police within 90 days

    destination

    Register at Polícia Federal for CRNM (residence card) within 90 days of arrival.

    Typical duration: 4-12 weeks

Documents Required

DocumentIssued ByApostilleTranslate toValidity (days)
Valid passportHome countryNo—180
Income proof ($1,500+/mo) OR savings ($18,000+)BankYespt90
Employment contract (foreign employer)EmployerYespt90
Health insurance valid in BrazilInsurerNopt365
Criminal recordHome countryYespt90
Birth certificate showing the parents' full names (if your consulate asks for it)Civil registry in the country of birthYespt—

Realistic Costs

Some figures below are industry estimates rather than officially verified: lawyer_fee_low, lawyer_fee_high, translations, apostilles, health_insurance_first_year, relocation_misc, total_first_year_low, total_first_year_high, total_5_year_low, total_5_year_high.

Government fee
$250
Lawyer fee (low–high)
$1,000
–
$3,000
Translations
$300
Apostilles
$150
Health insurance (year 1)
$1,200
Relocation misc.
$2,500
Total first year
$3,000
–
$7,500
Total 5-year
$5,000
–
$13,000

Very affordable. The Digital Nomad visa is governed by CNIg Normative Resolution No. 45 of 9 September 2021, published in the Diário Oficial da União on 24 January 2022 and in force from publication.

Realistic Timeline

  • Consulate wait2–8 weeks
  • Decision → arrival2 weeks
  • Residence card issuance8 weeks
  • Total to residence card10–18 weeks

Renewal

First renewal after
12 months
Subsequent cycle
12 months
Renewal fee
$150
Requirements
Continued foreign remote work income.

Path to Permanent Residency — Details

Years required
0
Integration test
Not required

Path to Citizenship — Details

Years required
4
Language test
Yes (A2)
Civic test
Required
Oath
Required
Dual citizenship
Allowed

Tax Residency

Trigger
183 days/year of presence
Taxation scope
Worldwide income
Exit-tax country
No

Health Insurance

Mandatory
Yes
Public system access
After 0 months

Examples: Bradesco Saúde, SulAmérica, Amil, Cigna

Banking Setup

Open account before arrival
Not typically possible before arrival

Bridge fintechs

Wise (formerly TransferWise)Revolut

Local banks accepting applicants

Itaú, Bradesco, Santander Brasil, Banco do Brasil, Nubank

Family Specifics

Spouse work rights
Spouse dependent category — limited work rights
Child school enrolment
Public + international schools
Parent inclusion
Not eligible
Sibling inclusion
Not eligible

Gotchas — Things to Watch For

  • ⚠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

What This Visa Does NOT Allow

  • ×Employment with Brazilian employer
  • ×Business activities from within Brazil targeting Brazilian market

Before You Arrive — Checklist

  1. Apostille criminal record + income proof
  2. Check whether your consulate asks for an apostilled original birth certificate showing both parents' full names (Brazil's embassy in Vienna does, and says it must then be translated into Portuguese by a sworn translator in Brazil); consulates' checklists vary
  3. Translate documents to Portuguese
  4. Purchase health insurance

After You Arrive — Checklist

  1. Federal Police registration within 90 days
  2. CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas) tax ID
  3. Open Brazilian bank account (with CPF)

Conversion Paths

Can lead to

🇧🇷 Brazil Retirement / Passive Income Visa (VIPER)

Common Rejection Reasons

  • •Income below $1,500/month threshold
  • •Employer relationship unclear for freelancers
  • •Incomplete document apostille

Recent Legislative Changes

  • 2022-01-24

    CNIg Normative Resolution No. 45 (dated 9 September 2021) was published in the Diário Oficial da União (DOU no. 16, section 1, page 104) and entered into force on publication (Art. 8); it created the Digital Nomad temporary visa and residence authorisation.source ↗

Last known legislative update for this programme: 2022-01-24.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this lead to citizenship?+

Not directly. Digital Nomad residence is its own category that does not convert to PR automatically. However, years as a Digital Nomad resident count toward the 4-year naturalisation clock if you subsequently switch to a PR-eligible category.

source ↗

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Applying from a specific country? Your home-country tax rules, banking access, and dual-citizenship options affect every programme differently. Browse nationality guides → for tax obligations, renunciation rules, and second-passport routes.

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