About the Brazil Digital Nomad Visa
Brazil offers the Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV — Nômada Digital) for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Brazil for 12 months, renewable once for an additional 12 months (maximum 2 years total). while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least USD1,500 per month, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. It is renewable, allowing nomads to extend their stay.
Tax-wise, Brazil treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
Minimum USD $1,500/month from foreign sources OR savings of at least USD $18,000. Income verified via last 3 months of bank statements.
Documents needed
- Valid passport (6+ months validity, 2+ blank pages)
- Proof of remote employment or freelance work for non-Brazilian entities (employment contract, service agreement, or letter of engagement)
- 3 months of bank statements showing min $1,500/month income OR $18,000 savings
- Proof of health insurance valid in Brazil for full stay
- Criminal record certificate from country of residence (apostilled)
- Remote work declaration letter
- Printed visa application form (RER receipt from SERPRO system)
- Passport-size photo
- Payment receipt for consular fee.
How to Apply for the Brazil DNV
Processing time: 15–30 business days (2–4 weeks). Some consulates may take 4–8 weeks.
- 1Check eligibility (work remotely for employer/clients outside Brazil, earn min $1,500/month or have $18,000 savings).
- 2Gather required documents (all foreign documents must be apostilled and translated into Portuguese).
- 3Option A (from abroad): Fill out visa application via Brazil's e-Consular system (SERPRO), print RER receipt, submit by mail or in person at nearest Brazilian consulate. Option B (in Brazil): Apply via MigranteWeb portal after legal entry.
- 4Pay consular fee.
- 5Wait 2–4 weeks for decision.
- 6Upon arrival in Brazil (if applying from abroad): register with Federal Police within 90 days to convert visa to residence permit.
Application fees: Consular application fee: approximately USD $80–$150 (varies by nationality and consulate due to reciprocity system). Additional costs: apostilles, translations (~USD $400), health insurance.
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: 12 months, renewable once for an additional 12 months (maximum 2 years total).
Renewal: Yes — the Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV — Nômada Digital) can be renewed beyond the initial period.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Brazil
No local income tax for stays under 183 days/year. After 183 days, digital nomads become tax residents and are subject to Brazil's progressive income tax on worldwide income (rates up to 27.5%). Foreign income reported via the carné-leão monthly system.