🇧🇷 Brazil
VITEM XIV — Digital Nomad Visa
Remote workers contracted by foreign employers or with foreign clients.
- Income / Means
- USD 1,500/month or USD 18,000 in savings.
- Duration
- 1 year, renewable for 1 more year.
- Processing time
- 15–45 days.
- Government fees
- ≈USD 100 consular fee.
- Where to apply
- Brazilian consulate. Some cases convertible in-country at the Federal Police.
- Country guide
- Brazil →
Documents required
- Passport (6+ months)
- Employer letter or freelance contracts confirming remote work
- Bank statements (3 months)
- Proof of health insurance valid in Brazil
- Criminal record (apostilled)
- Visa application form + photo
How to apply — step by step
- 1
Confirm consulate jurisdiction
You apply at the consulate covering your legal residence — not where you happen to be.
- 2
Get apostilled documents
Hague apostille on criminal record + any civil docs.
- 3
Submit application
Online form + in-person or by mail depending on consulate.
- 4
Receive visa, enter Brazil
Once stamped, register with the Federal Police within 90 days of arrival to get your CRNM (residence card).
Common rejection reasons
- Employer letter doesn't confirm remote arrangement
- Income proof is too recent
- Health insurance doesn't list Brazil
FAQ
+Can I just stay 90 days visa-free?
Yes for tourism (US/UK/EU/most). VITEM XIV gives you legal residence, a CPF, ability to sign rentals long-term, and lets you renew.
+Where do I apply if I'm already nomadic?
Your last legal residence — Brazilian consulates won't process for tourists physically in another country. Plan around this.
Requirements change frequently — always confirm with the consulate before applying.
Get help with this visa