Brazil digital nomad visa
Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) (Visto Temporario XIV - Nomade Digital) · Americas
Brazil offers the Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) for remote workers and digital nomads. The minimum income requirement is USD 1,500/month, or USD 18,000 in bank funds, the visa is valid for Up to 1 year (yes, once (2 years max)), and the government fee is Reciprocity-based by nationality (e.g. ~EUR 100; US citizens ~USD 100-160). No special exemption; 183+ days in 12 months = Brazilian tax resident on worldwide income. Paid work for Brazil-based companies prohibited. Dependents via separate applications; RN 45 fixes no per-dependent income add-on (verify with consulate). These figures are a dated snapshot — verify on the official government source before applying.
Source: Ministerio das Relacoes Exteriores (gov.br/mre). Data as of June 2026.
Brazil nomad visa at a glance
| Item | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Minimum income | USD 1,500/month, or USD 18,000 in bank funds |
| Visa duration | Up to 1 year |
| Renewable | Yes, once (2 years max) |
| Government fee | Reciprocity-based by nationality (e.g. ~EUR 100; US citizens ~USD 100-160) |
| Tax for nomads | No special exemption; 183+ days in 12 months = Brazilian tax resident on worldwide income. Paid work for Brazil-based companies prohibited. |
| Processing time | ~5 working days after complete docs (in practice ~15-90 days) |
| Family / dependents | Dependents via separate applications; RN 45 fixes no per-dependent income add-on (verify with consulate) |
Source: Ministerio das Relacoes Exteriores (gov.br/mre). Data as of June 2026.
Income requirement
USD 1,500/month, or USD 18,000 in bank funds. CNIg Resolution 45/2021. Foreign-source income or savings alternative.
Requirements & eligibility
Passport; notarized remote-work declaration; contract with foreign employer/clients; income or savings proof; criminal background check; health insurance valid in Brazil; apostille + sworn PT translation. Register with Policia Federal within 90 days.
Tax for digital nomads in Brazil
No special exemption; 183+ days in 12 months = Brazilian tax resident on worldwide income. Paid work for Brazil-based companies prohibited.
Tax is the single most variable part of nomad life. Whether you owe tax in Brazil depends on how long you stay (most countries treat 183+ days as tax residency), where your income arises, your citizenship, and any double-tax treaty with your home country. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm with Brazil's tax authority and a cross-border tax professional.
Family & dependents
Dependents via separate applications; RN 45 fixes no per-dependent income add-on (verify with consulate).
Processing time
~5 working days after complete docs (in practice ~15-90 days).
Data quality for Brazil
Verified against an official government source. Verified against the official Brazil source. Figures are a snapshot as of June 2026; income thresholds in particular change (several are tied to local minimum or average wages and recalculated yearly). See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income requirement for the Brazil digital nomad visa?
The Brazil Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) requires USD 1,500/month, or USD 18,000 in bank funds. CNIg Resolution 45/2021. Foreign-source income or savings alternative. Figures are as of June 2026 and can change, so verify on the official government source.
How long is the Brazil digital nomad visa valid, and can I renew it?
The initial validity is Up to 1 year. Yes, once (2 years max).
How much does the Brazil digital nomad visa cost?
The government fee is Reciprocity-based by nationality (e.g. ~EUR 100; US citizens ~USD 100-160). This excludes lawyer, translation, apostille and insurance costs, which vary.
Do digital nomads pay tax in Brazil?
No special exemption; 183+ days in 12 months = Brazilian tax resident on worldwide income. Paid work for Brazil-based companies prohibited. This is general information, not tax advice — verify with Brazil's tax authority and your home country, because your liability depends on tax residency and where your income arises.
Can my family join me on the Brazil nomad visa?
Dependents via separate applications; RN 45 fixes no per-dependent income add-on (verify with consulate)
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Last updated: 2026-06-20