How to Get the Brazil Digital Nomad Visa — The 2025 Guide for Digital Nomads
Brazil has been a dream destination for digital nomads for years — endless beaches, vibrant cities, affordable living, and a culture that feels like a giant open invitation. But staying more than 90 days? That’s where many nomads hit a wall.
The good news? Now you can stay legally with the Brazil Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV). If you work remotely for a foreign company or run your own online business, this is your way to live and work in Brazil longer — legally, and stress-free.
Why Get a Digital Nomad Visa in Brazil?
✅ A tropical base with one of the best costs of living for digital nomads.
✅ Legal residency for one year, renewable for another.
✅ No local employer needed — you keep your foreign clients or employer.
If you’re tired of border runs, visa overstays, or endless tourist extensions, the Brazil Digital Nomad Visa gives you peace of mind and the chance to actually settle in.
Who Can Apply for Brazil’s Digital Nomad Visa?
If you’re a digital nomad working for a foreign employer or you run your own location-independent business, you qualify — as long as you prove you earn at least US$1,500/month or have US$18,000 in savings.
You must show:
Proof of your remote work status or contracts.
Bank statements or income slips from foreign sources.
Valid travel insurance covering your full stay.
How to Apply for the Brazil Digital Nomad Visa
Step 1: Complete the online application
Fill out Brazil’s Digital Nomad Visa form.
Upload all required documents.
Print, sign, and prepare originals.
Step 2: Gather your original documents
Valid passport
Passport photo (high-quality, professional is best)
Criminal record certificate with apostille and translation if needed
Birth certificate with apostille and translation
Remote work contracts or proof of business
Proof of income or savings
Comprehensive travel insurance for your full stay
Prepaid postal label (if required by your local Brazilian Embassy)
Step 3: Send it all — twice
Upload all files online.
Mail or drop off the same original documents to your local Brazilian Embassy or Consulate.
Incomplete applications for the Brazil Digital Nomad Visa will be returned.
Step 4: Pay the consular fee
You’ll get payment instructions by email once your documents are verified.
The visa fee is around €120, depending on your nationality.
Step 5: Wait for approval
Standard processing is up to 5 working days, but plan ahead — no express option.
After You Arrive: Register as a Digital Nomad in Brazil
When you arrive in Brazil on your Digital Nomad Visa, you have 90 days to register with the Federal Police. Bring your passport, your original visa form, and your apostilled and translated documents.
Tip: Get a CPF number before or right after you arrive — you’ll need it for renting apartments, getting a SIM card, or opening a local bank account.
Why Brazil Is Worth It for Digital Nomads
With the Brazil Digital Nomad Visa, you get to join a thriving community of nomads who base themselves in Rio, Florianópolis, Pipa, or Salvador. Instead of short stints, you can actually build connections, contribute to the local scene, and enjoy a worry-free tropical life.
Ready to Apply?
✅ Bookmark this guide.
✅ Double-check your documents — apostilles and translations matter.
✅ And share this with your digital nomad friends dreaming of a long stay in Brazil.
The Brazil Digital Nomad Visa might just be your ticket to more sunsets, more connections, and less visa stress.
Keep roaming,
Gonçalo Hall