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Announced in January 2022, the new Brazil Digital Nomad Visa and permits allow remote workers to travel, work and enjoy bucket list places like Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Proto Alegre, Recife or Florianópolis. Anyone outside Brazil can apply for the Temporary Visa VITEM XIV (aka Digital Nomad Visa) at their nearest Brazilian Consulate overseas. It is also possible to submit a Resident Permit application while in Brazil as a visitor. However, the process is longer, and the list of documents is broader.
It’s currently unclear what the tax treatment of Digital Nomads who have been granted the Brazil Digital Nomad Visa or Residency Permit will be. We have reached out for comments to the government officials and will keep you updated.
However, we know that Foreign Nationals holding temporary visas, such as Digital Nomad Visa VITEM XIV, are considered non-tax residents during their first 183 days of actual physical presence in Brazil (consecutive or not) within a 12-months period. The only condition is that they can’t have been employed by a Brazilian entity, which for Remote Workers should not be an issue.
It is highly likely that after the initial 183 days, Digital Nomads, similarly to other Foreign Nationals holding temporary visas, will be considered Brazilian tax residents and need to pay local taxes.
Holders of the Digital Nomad Visa are expected to pay taxes back home.
If you don’t have a tax residency back home anymore, you might fall into Brazilian tax residency even from day one, but this is still unclear. Please always check with local tax advisors before committing.
To apply for the temporary visa VITEM XIV called Digital Nomad Visa, you need to show up in person at any Brazilian Consular office. Each Brazilian Consulate might has its own requirments but generally you will need to gather the following documents:
declaration by the applicant attesting to the ability to carry out their professional activities remotely, through information and communication technologies;
proof of means of subsistence, from a foreign paying source, in a monthly amount equal to or greater than US$ 1,500.00 or availability of bank funds in the minimum amount of US$ 18,000.00.
If you are already in Brazil (on another visa), you need to apply for the Digital Nomad residence permit instead. However, the process is longer and the list of documents is broader and includes:
Most of these will need to be translated and certified. Please check the MigranteWeb System for details.
If you happen to be in Brazil already, you need to apply for a residence permit from the Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) through the MigranteWeb System.
It’s expected that the processing time will vary but should not take longer than about 3-4 weeks. It is, however, determined fully by each country’s Consular Authorities.
Anyone who applied for the visa at the Consulate had 90 days from when they entered Brazil to Register at the Federal Police and submit a copy of their visa application approval. If you applied for a residency permit in Brazil, you have 30 days from the permit’s approval date.
The fees for the Digital Nomad temporary visa are usually US$ 100. However, every Brazilian Consulate has its workflow, so the fees and payment methods can vary.
Different fees might apply if you are submitting your application for the Residency Permit from Brazil.
All the details of the program, including How to Apply are available on the government website:
Application Form E-Consular MigranteWeb SystemYou are not entitled to free health care but can use the local health care system and private providers if you pay for it out of your pocket or with insurance. When you apply for the visa, you need to have health or travel insurance so you will be covered by that.
Children of the visa holders can attend the local private school for the duration of the visa or public ones, but they will have to cover the fees.
There a no time restrictions while traveling in and out of Brazil, the Digital Nomad Visa, allows multiple entries into the country.
Brazil is an amazing travel destination and a vibrant, lively country. But it’s not without its risks. Travelers here will need to keep their wits about them and watch out for pickpockets and bag snatching. Tourists usually do not encounter more serious issues, but you should practice precautions, especially on the streets of major cities or after dark, and safeguard your belongings.
There are plenty of co-working spaces and many options for accommodation and some community living spaces. The digital nomad community is well established, and there are a lot of opportunities for Nomads to connect, attend events, organize outdoor activities, and find ways in which they can give back to the local community.
There is no dedicated website or contact for the Digital Nomad visas and permits, but you can reach out to the Immigration Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. You can also check the official note in the government bulletin for details.
Various Brazilian Consulates provide some additional info, specific to the application process of each of the Consulates. Your best bet would be to reach out to your nearest Consulate.
Web: List of Consulates
Email: Immigration Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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The average internet speeds in a country are around 34 Mbps, and the internet penetration is at about 75%, so the internet can be hit or miss depending on where you are in the country.
We have to remember, though, that Brazil is one of the largest countries in the world, so yes, there are places where you can’t get internet, and there will be places with high-speed fiber internet. Just make sure that you check before you arrive at your destination.
Brazil is one of the most affordable places on our list! If you are hoping to benefit from geo arbitrage, Brazil is one of the best places to do it. The average cost of living is much cheaper than in the US, the UK, or other Western European countries.
Brazil is also a haven for coffee-lovers since it has been the world’s largest exporter of coffee for more than 150 years. According to our Cappuccino Index, which uses Numbeo’s average price for a regular cappuccino, the average USD price in Brazil is $1.56, which is way below the US avg of $4.30, and the UK avg price is $3.83.
The main thing you need to decide on is if you will be applying from outside of Brazil or from inside? If you are not in Brazil yet, you need to apply for the Digital Nomad Visa at one of the Consulates, if you are already there, you need to get a residency permit.
One thing to remember is that the list of the documents required to apply for the visa is a bit shorter than for the permit and you won’t need to translate any of them. The process is also somewhat more straightforward and easier with a visa rather than a permit.
If you can choose, we recommend getting the visa over the permit.
Learn about the data sources & how is the score calculated. Last updated November 20, 2022.
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