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Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV)

One year, renewable for another, for remote workers earning USD 1,500 a month or holding USD 18,000.

Nomad visa365 daysRemote work allowed

Visto temporário para nômade digital (VITEM XIV)

Brazil's VITEM XIV lets foreigners live in Brazil while working remotely for employers or clients abroad. It is granted for one year and can be renewed once, and holders register with the Federal Police within 90 days of arrival. You need foreign income of at least USD 1,500 a month or USD 18,000 in available funds, plus health insurance valid in Brazil. Working for Brazilian employers is not allowed.

At a glance

Initial stay

365 days

Per entry, before extension

Entries

Multiple

Application fee

100 USD

Processing

15–45 days

Apply

At an embassy

Valid for

12 months

Max total stay

730 days

Income required

1,500 USD/mo

Alternatively, USD 18,000 in available funds.

Savings required

18,000 USD

Alternative to the monthly income requirement.

Remote work for foreign clientsAllowed
Local employmentNo
DependentsAllowed

Who can apply

Broadly open, but consulates assess each application case by case.

Requirements

  • USD 1,500 a month or USD 18,000 in fundsRequiredMonthly income of at least USD 1,500 from foreign sources, or available funds of at least USD 18,000.
  • Remote work for employers or clients abroadRequiredYou must work remotely, using telecommunications technology, for an employer or clients registered outside Brazil.
  • Health insurance covering the stayRequiredHealth insurance valid in Brazil for the whole stay.
  • Clean criminal recordRequiredA criminal record certificate from every country you lived in over the last five years, apostilled.
  • Passport valid for at least 6 monthsRequiredYour passport must be valid for at least six months with two blank pages.

Documents to prepare

  • Passport
  • Contract or letter from a foreign employer, or client contracts
  • Proof of USD 1,500 monthly income or USD 18,000 in funds
  • Health insurance
  • Criminal record certificate
  • Apostilled documents where applicable

How to apply

Last verified 2026-10-12

  1. Apply at the consulate

    ~15 days

    Apply through the Brazilian consular e-system with your supporting documents.

  2. Travel to Brazil

    ~1 day

    Enter within the visa validity.

  3. Register with the Federal Police

    ~30 days

    Register within 90 days of arrival to obtain the foreigner ID (CRNM).

Extending the stay

Extendable

Yes

Per extension

365 days

Max extensions

1

Where

In country

Renewable once for a further year at the Federal Police or through the Ministry of Justice.

Tax and health

Tax

More than 183 days in twelve months makes you a Brazilian tax resident on worldwide income.

Insurance

Required. Health insurance valid in Brazil for the stay.

Healthcare

Insurance valid in Brazil is mandatory.

Immigration and tax rules change without notice and depend on your nationality and circumstances. Confirm with the official source below or a qualified adviser before acting on anything here.

Good to know

  • The savings route helps freelancers with irregular income
  • Register with the Federal Police early, as appointments fill up
  • Brazilian tax residency after 183 days is a major cost
  • Documents usually need apostilles and sworn translations

Official source

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Apply on the official portalwww.gov.br

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