A digital nomad visa was introduced in Brazil in January 2022. A Brazilian digital nomad visa enables overseas workers to live and work remotely in this country.
Please get in touch with our lawyers in Brazil. They can help you with your Brazil digital nomad visa application.
A digital nomad visa in Brazil has a one-year expiration date and is extendable.
The digital nomad visa is granted to independent contractors as well as remote workers who are hired by businesses based outside of Brazil.
You must meet the following criteria to be eligible for a digital nomad visa in this country:
For more details regarding how to become a digital nomad, you can get in touch with our lawyers. Our immigration lawyers in Brazil can provide you with detailed information in this regard. After immigration to Brazil, if you are interested to apply for citizenship, please get in touch with our lawyers. They can describe to you the requirements for acquiring citizenship. For instance, after immigration foreigners who have resided in Brazil continuously for 15 years and have no felony convictions may seek Brazilian citizenship. But the foreigners who can demonstrate that they have the means to sustain themselves, speak and write Portuguese, have permanent residency in Brazil, and have lived there continuously for four years are eligible to apply.
Please ensure that you have all the required paperwork before beginning the digital nomad visa application procedure in Brazil. To apply, you will need to scan the documents provided below:
Getting these documents, particularly the criminal background check, can take some time. So, when you intend to submit your application, make sure to give yourself plenty of time.
You can also get the assistance of our lawyers in Brazil in completing your application. Because all entries must be correct and complete, otherwise there is a possibility to get your application rejected.
After applying, a meeting will take place at the Brazilian consulate. It ought to be the same consulate to which you applied online. Bring the Visa Request Form Receipt as well as all of your original documentation.
After a brief interview, an officer will review your application and supporting documentation. You should hear back from the related authorities about your visa application in around four weeks.
You are welcome to get in touch with our Brazilian lawyers if you are a digital nomad and you want to relocate here.
Our immigration lawyers can help you get a digital nomad visa in Brazil.
It is always recommended to avail of legal help when you apply for any visa type abroad. This legal assistance can save your time and also minimizes the chances of cancellation of your visa application.
Furthermore, you can also get help from our lawyers if you are planning to apply for residency in Brazil.
The Brazil digital nomad visa is available as a separate option for the VITEM XIV visa which is issued by the Consulate General of Brazil in Los Angeles or Chicago.
Non-US foreign nationals will find that the category VITEM XIV is available for individuals who plan to retire to Brazil. For example, the Embassy of Brazil in Oslo allows two categories of individuals to apply for the VITEM XIV visa: officially retired individuals, or those who receive a pension from a welfare institution. In both cases, the monthly income needs to be at least the equivalent of USD 2,000.
For foreign nationals coming to Brazil from other countries, remaining for work or investment purposes is possible under the VITEM V visa (for work or technology transfer), the VITEM IX visa (for investment), VITEM X (for economic, scientific, technical or cultural activities).
Each of the temporary VITEM visas in Brazil issued for a specific purpose are subject to general and particular conditions.
If you need any additional legal assistance regarding the Brazilian visas mentioned above that can be used as a variant of a Brazil digital nomad visa, you can get in touch with our attorneys. They can provide you with the best alternative type besides a digital nomad visa in Brazil.
Our lawyers in Brazil present the main conditions for obtaining the VITEM XIV where available.
The general conditions for the Brazil digital nomad visa (VITEM XIV) which can be applied for from the USA include the following:
Additional documents may be required at the discretion of the Embassy/Consular authority. The US applicant can also present proof of income of USD 18,000 in a savings account.
In most cases, the Brazilian Consulate abroad could take up to 15 working days. Whereas, the procedure in Brazil typically takes 30 days, counting from the date the application is submitted to the Brazilian Immigration Authorities.
The applicant must register with the federal police up to 90 days after the date of approval upon entering the country with the temporary visa. If the residence permit application was submitted in Brazil, the applicant will need to register with the federal police within 30 days after the approval is issued.
You can also interact with our lawyers in Brazil if you need comprehensive guidance regarding registering with the federal police. In addition to this, if you are interested to open a business in this country, our lawyers can help you incorporate the business structure you want in this country.
Please find below the list of advantages you can avail if you get a Brazil digital nomad visa:
Our attorneys in Brazil can provide you with further advantages. If you are interested to get a digital nomad visa in the country, please consult with our lawyers. Furthermore, if you want to get Brazilian citizenship, our lawyers can also assist you in the process. person is immediately qualified to apply for immigration if they are married to or have other close blood relatives who are Brazilian citizens. If a person can verify to the immigration office that he/she is willing to spend $100,000 on a business, he/she will be granted instant permanent residency. If an individual has a legitimate employment offer in Brazil, specialists in the sciences, mathematics, humanities, etc. who have exceptional academic records will also be given instant residency. After residency, if you are seeking help to apply for citizenship in Brazil, get in touch with our lawyers.
The fees for the temporary VITEM visas are the following:
Please note that these fees can be subject to change. We advise those interested to reach out to our Brazilian lawyers for information before application.
Non-residents are taxed at source on their Brazilian-sourced income, whereas residents are taxed worldwide. The following is the income tax rate for non-residents in Brazil:
Contact the experienced attorneys at our law firm in Brazil. They can provide you with legal guidance and assistance regarding understanding tax.
Furthermore, they can also help you understand the substitutes of a Brazil digital nomad visa.
You can also interact with our lawyers for their legal support if you are facing any difficulties regarding debt collection in Brazil.