Overview
The VITEM XIV is Brazil's dedicated digital nomad visa for remote workers and freelancers whose income comes from foreign employers or clients. You can apply at a Brazilian consulate abroad, or from inside Brazil through the MigranteWeb portal.
It is issued for one year and can be renewed once, giving a maximum stay of two years — a generous window backed by an income requirement far below most European programmes.
Editor's note — Brazil pairs a rock-bottom income requirement with a two-year runway — ideal for nomads who want an affordable, culturally rich base in the Southern Hemisphere.
Who is eligible
- Non-Brazilian national working remotely for an employer or clients based outside Brazil.
- Proof of monthly income of at least US$1,500, or savings of at least US$18,000.
- A statement or contract confirming remote work for a foreign entity.
- Valid health insurance covering your stay in Brazil.
- A clean criminal background check and valid passport.
Income & financial requirements
Among the lowest income bars of any nomad visa.
Alternative to the monthly-income route.
Roughly, added to the monthly income requirement.
One year, renewable once.
You qualify with monthly income of at least US$1,500 or savings of at least US$18,000 — evidenced with bank statements, contracts and pay records. Dependants typically add around US$500/month each to the requirement.
All qualifying income must come from outside Brazil; the visa does not permit work for Brazilian employers or clients.
Costs & fees
- Consular fees vary by nationality — for example, US passport holders pay around US$290 at some consulates, while many other nationalities pay about US$100.
- In-country applications via MigranteWeb carry government fees of roughly R$372.90 (~US$75).
- Document translations, apostilles and health insurance for the stay.
Taxes
Spending more than 183 days in Brazil generally makes you a Brazilian tax resident on worldwide income, with progressive rates up to 27.5%.
Brazil's tax rules for incoming residents are nuanced; take local advice before crossing the residency threshold, especially if you hold investments abroad.
How to apply
Choose where to apply
Decide between a Brazilian consulate abroad or the in-country MigranteWeb portal.
Assemble documents
Income or savings proof, remote-work evidence, insurance, criminal record and passport.
Submit & pay
Lodge the VITEM XIV application and pay the applicable fee.
Register in Brazil
After approval, register with the Federal Police and obtain your CRNM foreigner ID card.
Duration & renewal
Valid for one year and renewable once, for a maximum stay of two years. It does not, by itself, create a direct path to permanent residency.
Bringing family
Dependants — spouse and children — can be included, with the income requirement increased by roughly US$500 per month per dependant.
Pros & cons
Advantages
- Very low income bar (US$1,500/mo or US$18,000 savings)
- Up to two years of stay
- Low cost of living and vibrant culture
- Americas-friendly time zones
Considerations
- Worldwide tax residency after 183 days — check the Tax Residency Calculator
- Consular fees vary sharply by nationality
- Bureaucracy and Federal Police registration steps
- No work for Brazilian clients permitted