EXPATS IN BRAZIL · BRAZIL, 26 MAY 2026 Key Facts —Visa-free nationals (US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia) get 90 days per 180-day rolling window — re-entry does not reset the count —The Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) requires at least R$18,000/month (~USD 3,272) in income from foreign sources —All foreign documents must be apostilled and translated by a sworn Portuguese translator (tradutor juramentado) —Legal residents must register with the Federal Police within 90 days of arrival to receive their CRNM residency card —Realistic timeline from decision to legal residence: 3–6 months, with document authentication being the longest step Brazil offers […]
EXPATS IN BRAZIL · BRAZIL, 26 MAY 2026
Key Facts
—Visa-free nationals (US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia) get 90 days per 180-day rolling window — re-entry does not reset the count
—The Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) requires at least R$18,000/month ($3,300) in income from foreign sources
—All foreign documents must be apostilled and translated by a sworn Portuguese translator (tradutor juramentado)
LIVING IN BRAZIL · EXPATS · SÃO PAULO, 25 MAY 2026 Key Facts —Two-year ceiling: Resolution 45/2021 grants one initial…
EXPATS IN BRAZIL · EXPATS · BRAZIL, 25 MAY 2026 Key Facts —Learning Portuguese in Brazil is non-negotiable for daily life…
EXPATS IN BRAZIL · EXPATS · BRAZIL, 25 MAY 2026 Key Facts —Getting a CPF is free at any Banco do Brasil branch and costs…
EXPATS IN BRAZIL · EXPATS · BRAZIL, 25 MAY 2026 Key Facts —Expat social life in Brazil is active and accessible — São Paulo…
EXPATS IN BRAZIL · EXPATS · BRAZIL, 25 MAY 2026 Key Facts —Prepaid SIM cards from Claro, Vivo and TIM are sold at arrival-hall…
EXPATS IN BRAZIL · BRAZIL, 26 MAY 2026 Key Facts —Best structure for most foreigners: LTDA (Sociedade Limitada) — two or more…
