Brazil's $1,500 Digital Nomad Visa Pulls Remote Workers to Rio and Florianopolis

Visa & Residency: Brazil

Key Facts

—Launch. Brazil’s digital-nomad visa (VITEM XIV) was created in January 2022 under Resolution CNIg/MJSP 45/2021 and remains the main legal pathway for remote workers to reside in the country.

—Income test. Applicants must show foreign income of at least US$1,500 per month or bank balances of at least US$18,000, reviewed against proof of remote work.

—Duration. The visa is granted for one year and renewable once for an additional year; some applicants have secured a third year in practice, though this is not guaranteed.