Brazil Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV)
Brazil BRA
Last verified 2025-01-01Official source
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.
Program Details
- Category
- Digital Nomad
- Processing Time
- 1 months
- Application Fee
- $100
- Minimum Income
- $1,500/yr
- Minimum Investment
- N/A
- 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
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
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