How much does the Digital nomad temporary visa (VITEM XIV) cost and how long does it take?

The fee is Consular fee set per nationality (€100 at the Lisbon consulate; US$290 for US citizens in New York), plus R$204.77 for the Federal Police registration card; Brazil charges VITEM fees under reciprocity, so the amount depends on your passport: €100 (about US$112 at the ECB rate of 2026-10-02) for most applicants in Lisbon, US$290 for US citizens. After arrival the Polícia Federal charges R$204.77 (about US$39 at BRL 5.22 per dollar, derived from the ECB euro rates) to issue the Carteira de Registro Nacional Migratório; the R$168.13 processing fee applies to the in-country residence application. Processing time: not stated. Neither the resolution nor the consulate pages state a decision time; consulates work by appointment through e-Consular and decide after the in-person submission. The in-country MJSP route is reviewed by the Ministry of Justice.

Can I get Brazil's digital nomad residence without leaving Brazil?

Yes. Article 4 of RN 45/2021 lets someone already in Brazil request the residence authorisation from the Ministry of Justice and Public Security (through MigranteWeb) with the same nomad proofs, a criminal-record declaration and the processing fee, instead of obtaining the VITEM XIV at a consulate.

Does the US$18,000 bank balance replace the monthly income test?

Yes. The resolution accepts either proof of at least US$1,500 a month from a foreign payer or available bank funds of at least US$18,000; you do not need both.

Digital nomad visa · Latin America

Brazil digital nomad visa 2026: requirements and cost

Brazil's VITEM XIV is a one-year temporary visa for people who work remotely for a foreign employer or clients and earn at least US$1,500 a month or hold US$18,000 in the bank. You apply at a Brazilian consulate, register with the Federal Police within 90 days of arrival and can renew for an equal period; people already in Brazil can request the residence permit from the Ministry of Justice.

Official name: Visto temporário XIV para nômade digital (VITEM XIV, Resolução Normativa CNIg MJSP nº 45/2021). Facts updated 2026-10-04 · Not yet reviewed by a person · Dataset 2026.10.7.

Who can apply: Any nationality; Any nationality. You must work remotely, using information and communication technology, for an employer or clients outside Brazil and have no employment or paid service relationship with a Brazilian entity. The New York consulate notes the visa is for employees and contractors, not for business owners.
Minimum income: $1,500/month; US$1,500/month from a foreign payer, or available bank funds of at least US$18,000
Fee: Consular fee set per nationality (€100 at the Lisbon consulate; US$290 for US citizens in New York), plus R$204.77 for the Federal Police registration card
Processing time: not stated
Initial stay: 1 year, renewable
Where to apply: Consulate, then in the country; At the Brazilian embassy or consulate for your place of residence, after completing the online form on the e-Consular / Formulário MRE system; or, if you are already in Brazil, to the Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública through MigranteWeb for a residence authorisation.

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Who can apply

Any nationality. You must work remotely, using information and communication technology, for an employer or clients outside Brazil and have no employment or paid service relationship with a Brazilian entity. The New York consulate notes the visa is for employees and contractors, not for business owners.

What you need

Receipt of the online visa application (RER) with photo and signature
Passport valid for the trip with at least two blank pages
Declaration by the applicant attesting the ability to carry out the professional activity remotely by information and communication technologies
Employment contract or service contract (or other documents) proving the link with the foreign employer or clients, on letterhead and signed where the consulate requires
Proof of means of subsistence from a foreign source of at least US$1,500 a month, or a bank statement showing at least US$18,000
Health insurance valid in Brazilian territory
Criminal-record certificate from your country of origin (or equivalent, for example an FBI check issued within three months for US applicants)
Birth certificate or passport page showing your parents' names, apostilled where issued abroad
International certificate of immunisation (yellow fever) when ANVISA requires it, and proof of transport into Brazil

Income proof: Stated in US dollars in RN 45/2021 (article 5) and on consulate pages: proof of means of subsistence from a foreign source of at least US$1,500 a month, or a bank balance of at least US$18,000. Shown with pay slips, invoices and bank statements.

Family: RN 45/2021 covers only the nomad. A spouse, partner or children apply for a family-reunion temporary visa (VITEM XI) or residence authorisation based on their link to you once you hold the nomad residence.

Cost and timeline

Minimum income	$1,500/monthUS$1,500/month from a foreign payer, or available bank funds of at least US$18,000
Fee	Consular fee set per nationality (€100 at the Lisbon consulate; US$290 for US citizens in New York), plus R$204.77 for the Federal Police registration cardBrazil charges VITEM fees under reciprocity, so the amount depends on your passport: €100 (about US$112 at the ECB rate of 2026-10-02) for most applicants in Lisbon, US$290 for US citizens. After arrival the Polícia Federal charges R$204.77 (about US$39 at BRL 5.22 per dollar, derived from the ECB euro rates) to issue the Carteira de Registro Nacional Migratório; the R$168.13 processing fee applies to the in-country residence application.
Processing time	not statedNeither the resolution nor the consulate pages state a decision time; consulates work by appointment through e-Consular and decide after the in-person submission. The in-country MJSP route is reviewed by the Ministry of Justice.
Stay	1 year, renewable

How to apply

Consulate, then in the country. At the Brazilian embassy or consulate for your place of residence, after completing the online form on the e-Consular / Formulário MRE system; or, if you are already in Brazil, to the Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública through MigranteWeb for a residence authorisation.

Complete the visa application on the MRE online form (formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br), upload your photo and signature and print the receipt (RER).
Prepare the three nomad proofs: a declaration (notarised at some consulates) that you can perform your work remotely, the employment or service contract with the foreign employer or clients, and proof of US$1,500 a month or US$18,000 in the bank.
Book the consular appointment, attend with your passport, criminal-record certificate, health insurance valid in Brazil, proof of residence in the consular district and the fee payment, in the number of copies the consulate asks for.
Collect the VITEM XIV and travel to Brazil; the visa grants an initial residence of up to one year.
Within 90 days of arrival, register with the Polícia Federal, pay the R$204.77 card fee and receive the CRNM; renew before expiry under article 6 of RN 45/2021.

After you arrive

Renewal: The visa and the residence it confers run for up to one year. Article 6 of RN 45/2021 allows renewal for an equal period on presenting the nomad documents, a clean criminal record and your CRNM card; the resolution does not set a cap on renewals.

Residence: RN 45/2021 provides only renewals of the one-year residence and no conversion to indefinite residence. Time spent as a registered resident does count as residence for Brazilian naturalisation (four years under the Migration Law), but that is a separate process and the authority does not describe the nomad permit as a residence track.

Taxes

Holders of a temporary visa without a Brazilian employment contract become tax residents after 183 days of presence in any 12-month period, after which worldwide income is taxed at progressive rates up to 27.5 percent, with monthly carnê-leão filing on foreign income. Before that you are a non-resident taxed only on Brazilian-source income.

In practice

Article 2 of RN 45/2021 says nomad activities may also be carried out as a visitor within the visa-free or visit-visa limits of your nationality, so short stays do not need the VITEM XIV.
Consulate practice differs: Lisbon asks for a notarised declaration and proof of local residence, New York for an FBI check and a birth certificate; read your own consulate's page before booking.
Register with the Polícia Federal within 90 days of arrival; without the CRNM you cannot open a bank account or get a CPF-linked lease easily.
Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Florianópolis have the largest coworking and nomad communities; Florianópolis is the country's tech hub with the best beach-to-office ratio.

For your passport

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EU, EEA, CH, GB, JP, NZ:Visa-free for 90 days (extendable to 180 in a year) for tourism, which you can use to scout; the VITEM XIV itself is applied for at a consulate, or in Brazil via the MJSP residence route.
US, CA, AU:Need an e-visa for visits since April 2025, and pay a higher reciprocity fee for consular visas (US$290 for US citizens in New York). Apply for the VITEM XIV at your consulate before travelling.
AR, UY, PY, CL, BO, CO, EC, PE:MERCOSUR and associated-state nationals can instead use the two-year MERCOSUR residence agreement, which leads to permanent residence and does not require the income proof.
All other passports:Apply at the Brazilian consulate for your country of residence; the US$1,500 rule is the same for everyone, and visit-visa requirements for scouting depend on your passport.

Cities in Brazil on Nostos

Porto Seguro
Balanced score 66 · $1,300/month
Salvador
Balanced score 65 · $1,300/month
Búzios
Balanced score 64 · $1,300/month
Pipa
Balanced score 63 · $1,300/month
Fortaleza
Balanced score 63 · $1,300/month
Maceió
Balanced score 63 · $1,300/month
Porto Alegre
Balanced score 63 · $1,300/month
Balneário Camboriú
Balanced score 62 · $1,300/month
Florianópolis
Balanced score 62 · $1,300/month
Recife
Balanced score 62 · $1,300/month
Natal
Balanced score 61 · $1,300/month
Brasília
Balanced score 61 · $1,332/month
Paraty
Balanced score 61 · $1,300/month
Foz do Iguaçu
Balanced score 61 · $1,300/month
Curitiba
Balanced score 60 · $1,332/month
João Pessoa
Balanced score 60 · $1,300/month
Jericoacoara
Balanced score 60 · $1,300/month
Belo Horizonte
Balanced score 59 · $1,300/month
São Paulo
Balanced score 58 · $1,588/month
Campinas
Balanced score 57 · $1,300/month
Rio de Janeiro
Balanced score 56 · $1,486/month
Belém
Balanced score 54 · $1,300/month
Manaus
Balanced score 49 · $1,300/month

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Frequently asked

Who can apply for the Brazil digital nomad visa?: Any nationality. You must work remotely, using information and communication technology, for an employer or clients outside Brazil and have no employment or paid service relationship with a Brazilian entity. The New York consulate notes the visa is for employees and contractors, not for business owners. Brazil's VITEM XIV is a one-year temporary visa for people who work remotely for a foreign employer or clients and earn at least US$1,500 a month or hold US$18,000 in the bank. You apply at a Brazilian consulate, register with the Federal Police within 90 days of arrival and can renew for an equal period; people already in Brazil can request the residence permit from the Ministry of Justice.
How much income do you need for the Digital nomad temporary visa (VITEM XIV)?: About $1,500 per month (US$1,500/month from a foreign payer, or available bank funds of at least US$18,000). Stated in US dollars in RN 45/2021 (article 5) and on consulate pages: proof of means of subsistence from a foreign source of at least US$1,500 a month, or a bank balance of at least US$18,000. Shown with pay slips, invoices and bank statements.
How much does the Digital nomad temporary visa (VITEM XIV) cost and how long does it take?: The fee is Consular fee set per nationality (€100 at the Lisbon consulate; US$290 for US citizens in New York), plus R$204.77 for the Federal Police registration card; Brazil charges VITEM fees under reciprocity, so the amount depends on your passport: €100 (about US$112 at the ECB rate of 2026-10-02) for most applicants in Lisbon, US$290 for US citizens. After arrival the Polícia Federal charges R$204.77 (about US$39 at BRL 5.22 per dollar, derived from the ECB euro rates) to issue the Carteira de Registro Nacional Migratório; the R$168.13 processing fee applies to the in-country residence application. Processing time: not stated. Neither the resolution nor the consulate pages state a decision time; consulates work by appointment through e-Consular and decide after the in-person submission. The in-country MJSP route is reviewed by the Ministry of Justice.
How long can you stay in Brazil on the Digital nomad temporary visa (VITEM XIV), and can it be renewed?: 1 year, renewable. The visa and the residence it confers run for up to one year. Article 6 of RN 45/2021 allows renewal for an equal period on presenting the nomad documents, a clean criminal record and your CRNM card; the resolution does not set a cap on renewals.
Does the Digital nomad temporary visa (VITEM XIV) lead to permanent residence in Brazil?: RN 45/2021 provides only renewals of the one-year residence and no conversion to indefinite residence. Time spent as a registered resident does count as residence for Brazilian naturalisation (four years under the Migration Law), but that is a separate process and the authority does not describe the nomad permit as a residence track.
Can family members come with you on the Digital nomad temporary visa (VITEM XIV)?: RN 45/2021 covers only the nomad. A spouse, partner or children apply for a family-reunion temporary visa (VITEM XI) or residence authorisation based on their link to you once you hold the nomad residence.
Do you pay tax in Brazil on the Digital nomad temporary visa (VITEM XIV)?: Holders of a temporary visa without a Brazilian employment contract become tax residents after 183 days of presence in any 12-month period, after which worldwide income is taxed at progressive rates up to 27.5 percent, with monthly carnê-leão filing on foreign income. Before that you are a non-resident taxed only on Brazilian-source income.
Where do you apply for the Digital nomad temporary visa (VITEM XIV)?: Consulate, then in the country: At the Brazilian embassy or consulate for your place of residence, after completing the online form on the e-Consular / Formulário MRE system; or, if you are already in Brazil, to the Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública through MigranteWeb for a residence authorisation.
Can I get Brazil's digital nomad residence without leaving Brazil?: Yes. Article 4 of RN 45/2021 lets someone already in Brazil request the residence authorisation from the Ministry of Justice and Public Security (through MigranteWeb) with the same nomad proofs, a criminal-record declaration and the processing fee, instead of obtaining the VITEM XIV at a consulate.
Does the US$18,000 bank balance replace the monthly income test?: Yes. The resolution accepts either proof of at least US$1,500 a month from a foreign payer or available bank funds of at least US$18,000; you do not need both.

Sources

Visto Temporário XIV - Nômade Digital (VITEM XIV), Consulado-Geral do Brasil em Lisboa, Ministério das Relações Exteriores (gov.br) · retrieved 2026-10-04 · Income rule, document list, €100 fee, 90-day Federal Police registration, in-country MJSP option
Nômade Digital / Digital Nomad (Temporary Visa XIV), Consulado-Geral do Brasil em Nova York, Ministério das Relações Exteriores (gov.br) · retrieved 2026-10-04 · US$290 fee for US citizens, FBI check, employer letter, full text of RN 45/2021
Nômade digital: Resolução Normativa nº 45, de 9 de setembro de 2021, Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública, Portal de Imigração Laboral (gov.br) · retrieved 2026-10-04 · Resolution text: definition, one-year residence, renewal for equal period, in-country residence authorisation
Taxas: regra geral para pagamento de taxas em cada tipo de solicitação de residência, Polícia Federal (gov.br) · retrieved 2026-10-04 · R$168.13 residence processing fee and R$204.77 CRNM card fee

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