Brazil - Digital nomad visa (VITEM XIV)

Key requirements

Minimums follow widely published CNIg rules for remote workers. Consulates may weigh income versus savings differently as exchange rates and policies shift.

• Income we use for estimates~$1,500 / month (estimate)
• SavingsNot modeled as required
• Accepted income typesRemote salary, Freelance income
• Remote work allowedYes
• Local employment allowedNo
• Health insuranceUsually required
• Criminal record checkUsually required
• Accommodation proofUsually required
• Bank accountUsually required
• Processing (rough)Often a few weeks (consulate / MigranteWeb–dependent)

Whether you apply at a consulate abroad or inside Brazil depends on your current status. Confirm the channel before you stamp documents.

1. 1

   Confirm fit and filing channel

   Check that you qualify as a digital nomad and whether you file at the consulate or through the migration office for your case.

2. 2

   Gather remote work proof

   Collect employment contract or client agreements, business registration if needed, and letters describing remote duties for non-Brazil entities.

3. 3

   Prepare income or savings proof

   Assemble bank statements and income or savings records that clearly meet the option you chose.

   • •Add a one-page table linking each requirement to its supporting document.
4. 4

   Buy health insurance

   Get coverage for your stay in Brazil with wording your processing authority accepts.

5. 5

   Get police and civil records

   Gather background and civil records, then apostille and translate as required.

6. 6

   Submit the visa application

   File the package, pay fees, and attend any required in-person appointment.

7. 7

   Receive approval and travel in time

   Enter Brazil within the visa validity period and keep all issuance papers for registration.

8. 8

   Register with Federal Police

   Complete post-arrival registration within legal deadlines and start the resident ID process.

9. 9

   Finish your resident ID

   Complete CRNM steps and keep records needed for lawful stay and re-entry.

10. 10

    Plan renewal and tax effects

    Prepare renewal documents early and consider tax residency if you stay in Brazil a long time.

This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Brazil VITEM XIV rules and consulate practice can change. Check official requirements before you apply.

Pathway last reviewed: 2026-05-15

Citizenship & nationality

VITEM XIV is Brazil’s national remote-work visa. Most nationalities can apply. Whether you apply at a consulate abroad or change status inside Brazil depends on where you are now and local consulate practice.

• •A common test is about $1,500 per month from abroad or about $18,000 in available funds. Consulates may ask for more if you have dependents.
• •Bring proof of real remote work: employment contract, client agreements, or company papers, with work done for entities outside Brazil.
• •After arrival you must register with the Federal Police and get a CRNM card by the deadline. Treat this as required.
• •Tax residence is separate from the visa. Long stays can trigger Brazilian tax filing even if your employer is foreign.

Confirm the checklist, dependent amounts, and appointments with your Brazilian consulate or official MigranteWeb and Polícia Federal pages before you travel.

Best for

• •Remote workers looking for a formal digital nomad visa
• •Remote employment or freelance income from outside the host country

Long-term path

• Permanent residence: Possible, but depends on your case
• Citizenship: Possible, but depends on your case

The visa is often issued for up to one year and may renew for another year. Long-term settlement usually needs a different residence category afterward.

Practical difficulty

medium

Rough guide only. Your case depends on papers, timing, and rule changes.

Medium mainly means preparing apostilled background checks, correct insurance wording, steady income proof, and consulate wait times.