Brazil digital nomad visa: requirements
Brazil's Visto Temporario XIV / Autorizacao de Residencia para Nomade Digital (VITEM XIV, Resolucao CNIG 45/2021) requires an income of at least USD 1,500 per month. It is granted for 12 months, and it can be renewed.
The official pages we read do not state the fee, the processing time and whether family can join. We show these as "Not stated" rather than estimate them.
What the official pages state
| Fact | What the official page states | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income | USD 1,500 per monthOfficial wordingem montante mensal igual ou superior a US$ 1.500,00 (mil e quinhentos dólares) ou disponibilidade de fundos bancários no valor mínimo de US$ 18.000,00 (dezoito mil dólares). | bibliotecadigital.mj.gov.br read 2026-10-02 |
| Who can apply | Employee of a company abroad; Freelancer or contractor with clients abroad Employment contract OR service-provision contract (or other proof of link) with a foreign employer; no employment tie in Brazil Official wordingcontrato de trabalho ou de prestação de serviços ou outros documentos que comprovem o vínculo com empregador estrangeiro | bibliotecadigital.mj.gov.br read 2026-10-02 |
| Stay granted | 12 months initial residence term of up to one year Official wordingO prazo inicial da residência do imigrante portador do visto temporário de que trata o art. 1º será de até um ano. | bibliotecadigital.mj.gov.br read 2026-10-02 |
| Renewable | Yes renewable for an equal period Official wordingO prazo de residência poderá ser renovado, por igual período | bibliotecadigital.mj.gov.br read 2026-10-02 |
| Official fee | Not stated Fee is set per consulate/nationality (e.g. Washington: US$290 for US passport holders, US$100 others) and the resolution only says consular fees; no single program fee. | — |
| Processing time | Not stated No general processing time; only consulate-specific mail-in handling at one consulate. | — |
| Family can join | Not stated Resolution 45/2021 does not mention family/dependants. | — |
| Where to apply | Online or at an embassy/consulate, or in the country Consular post abroad for the visa; applicants already in Brazil apply for residence authorisation to the Ministry of Justice Official wordingO interessado que se encontre no território nacional poderá requerer a autorização de residência prevista nesta Resolução ao Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública | bibliotecadigital.mj.gov.br read 2026-10-02 |
| Documents | Full document checklist and step-by-step plan are in the printable guide. See the guide | — |