FAQ
Common questions.
What income do I need for the Brazil digital nomad visa?
Income from a foreign source of at least USD 1,500 a month. Or at least USD 18,000 available in bank funds.
How long can I stay on the Brazil digital nomad visa?
The first residence period is up to one year. Can be renewed for the same period, which is up to one year.
How much does the Brazil digital nomad visa cost?
Proof of payment of consular fees is required. The resolution gives no amount.
Who can apply for the Brazil digital nomad visa?
Open to citizens of any other country. People who can do their work remotely from Brazil for a foreign employer, with no job in Brazil. Resolution CNIg 45 of 2021 sets the rules. Anyone who works for an employer in Brazil is not counted as a digital nomad.
Can I work for companies in Brazil?
Anyone who works for an employer in Brazil is not counted as a digital nomad.
How do I apply?
At a Brazilian consulate abroad. Someone already in Brazil can ask the Ministry of Justice and Public Security for residence authorisation.
Sources
- Brazil: Temporary visa and residence authorisation for digital nomads (VITEM XIV) (bibliotecadigital.mj.gov.br)
General information, not legal advice. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.