Brazil (South America)

Digital nomads can stay up to one year with Brazil’s digital nomad visa. They also have the option to renew for another year if they choose. It’s important to note that digital nomads living in Brazil for more than 183 days out of the year with this visa will become tax residents. This means you will owe taxes in Brazil on your worldwide income.

Brazil Digital Nomad Visa Requirements

• Valid Passport – Passport must be valid for duration of the visa

• Work Remotely – Contracts or documentation proving you working remotely as an employee or business owner of a company or a freelancer with clients located outside of Brazil.

• Earn $1,500 per Month ($60 for additional dependant) or $18,000 in the bank

• Health Insurance Policy –Must cover you for the duration of the visa

• Clean Criminal Record –Must not have a criminal history

• Processing Time – 4 weeks

• Visa Fee – $290

• Visa Duration – 12 months (can renew for 12 months)

• Tax – Yes

• Permanent Residency - No

Steps to Apply

Step 1: Gather Documents

You will need to digitize these documents to submit the application.

• Copy of Valid Passport

• Remote Work Employment or Freelance Contract

• Remote Work Declaration (apostilled)

• Bank Statements from Previous 3 Months

• Proof of Health Insurance

• Certified Criminal Background Check (apostilled)

• Original Birth Certificate (apostilled)

Step 2: Complete Online Application

It’s important to note that you must apply for Brazil’s digital nomad visa while outside of Brazil. You can go to any of the foreign Brazilian consulates, depending on where you’re located.

Step 3: Go to the Brazilian Consulate

After submitting your online application, you will then have a meeting at the Brazilian consulate. This should be the same consulate where you sent your online application.

Bring all of your original documents and the Visa Request Form Receipt. You’ll have a short interview, and an officer will check over your application and documents.

Step 4: Wait for Approval

It should take about four weeks to receive an answer of whether your application for the Brazil digital nomad visa is approved or denied.