DIGITAL NOMAD VISA

Work remotely, live in Brazil.

Brazil's digital-nomad visa (VITEM XIV) lets remote employees and freelancers who work for a foreign employer or clients live in Brazil for up to a year. We handle eligibility, documentation and filing.

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4–8

weeks, on average, from application to visa in hand.

1 yr

initial validity, renewable for another year.

✓

spouse and dependent children can be included.

ELIGIBILITY

Who qualifies.

The visa is built for people whose income comes from outside Brazil — not for taking a local job.

✓Remote employees of a foreign company, or self-employed freelancers/consultants serving foreign clients.

✓Applicants who can document minimum monthly income of roughly US$ 1,500, or a bank balance of roughly US$ 18,000.

✓Applicants able to show the remote-work relationship will continue during their stay in Brazil.

PAPERWORK

Main documents you'll need.

✓Passport and proof of a clean criminal record (from your country of residence, past 5 years).

✓Proof of remote employment (employer letter) or contracts/invoices showing self-employed foreign-client income.

✓Bank statements from the last 3 months showing the qualifying income or balance.

✓Health insurance valid in Brazil for the full length of stay.

✓Proof of accommodation in Brazil for the initial period.

TIMELINE

Approximate timeline.

1–2 wks

Document prep

Gathering income proof, insurance and criminal-record certificates.

3–5 wks

Visa application

Filing with the Brazilian consulate or, once in Brazil, converting from a visit.

30–45 days

Residence card

Registering with the Federal Police for your RNM card after arrival.

Total: roughly 4–8 weeks from application to visa in hand.

BUDGET

Government fees & likely additional costs.

Approximate figures — confirm current amounts with us before budgeting.

Visa application fee (per applicant) R$ 200–350

RNM (residence card) issuance fee (per applicant) R$ 200–300

Health insurance (annual, per applicant) Varies by provider

Sworn translation & apostille (per document) R$ 150–400

Legal fees for the full application Quoted per engagement

Figures are approximate and change periodically by regulation — always confirm current thresholds and fees with us before filing.

PITFALLS

Common mistakes we see.

✕Applying for a tourist visa instead, then working remotely without proper authorization.

✕Submitting income proof that doesn't clearly show the money originates outside Brazil.

✕Letting health insurance lapse partway through the stay, risking non-compliance.

✕Missing the renewal window before the first year expires.

HOW WE HELP

What we do.

✓Confirm you meet the income/employment requirements before you apply.

✓Prepare and organize the full document package, including employer or client letters.

✓File the application with the consulate or handle the in-country conversion process.

✓Support registration with the Federal Police and issuance of your RNM card.

✓Handle the renewal before your first year is up.

FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION

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