BrazilDigitalNomadVisa

Brazil – Digital Nomad Visa

Here is the verified procedure and documentation required for applying for the digital-nomad visa / temporary residence permit in Brazil (commonly referred to as the “Digital Nomad Visa”), as per official sources.

Legal basis & eligibility

Duration of stay / renewal

  • The permit (visa or residence authorization) is granted for up to one (1) year initially, and may be renewed for another equal period (i.e., potentially up to 2 years total under that regime) if requirements continue to be met. portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br+2KPMG+2
  • If you apply while already in Brazil (under lawful status), you may convert or apply through the internal system rather than just at a consulate abroad. portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br+1

Documentation required

Below is a detailed list of documents commonly required. Always check with the specific Brazilian consulate or immigration office (and your country of origin) because local requirements/translation/legalisation may differ.

Core required documents

  • Valid passport (travel document) with sufficient validity and at least two blank pages. Visit Brasil+1
  • Completed visa application form (for the consular route) or residence-permit form (if within Brazil). portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br+1
  • Recent passport-style photograph (check size & background requirements with the consulate). Serviços e Informações do Brasil+1
  • Birth certificate (some consulates require if full parent names are not on passport) and possibly apostille/legal translation if outside Brazil. NomadX+1
  • Proof of remote work / foreign-source income:
    • Service contract / employment contract / business registration with foreign employer/clients. aminaweltenguerra.com.br+1
    • Declaration by the applicant that they are able to carry out professional activity remotely via ICT. EY+1
  • Proof of income/funds: minimum monthly income of US $1,500 or bank funds of US $18,000 (or equivalent) demonstrated. portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br+1
  • Health insurance valid in Brazil for the period of stay (for consular visa route). Relocate.World+1
  • Criminal record / police clearance certificate from country of residence/origin (often last 5 years). portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br+1
  • Payment of consular visa fee (for application abroad). NomadX
  • Some sources also list proof of accommodation or onward travel, though this may vary by consulate. Relocate.World

Application routes

  • Outside Brazil (Consular visa route): You apply at a Brazilian consulate abroad, submitting the visa application and supporting docs. portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br+1
  • Inside Brazil (Residency permit route): If already in Brazil under a lawful status, you may apply via the “MigranteWeb” system of the General Coordination of Labour Immigration – Ministry of Justice and Public Security for residence authorization under Resolution 45. portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br+1

After arrival / entry

  • Once the visa or residence authorization is granted and you enter or convert status in Brazil, you may need to register with the Federal Police of Brazil (Polícia Federal) within the time-limit specified (often up to 90 days). Relocate.World+1
  • Holders should recognize that if they stay more than 183 days in a 12-month period, they may become tax residents in Brazil and have to comply with Brazilian income tax obligations. aminaweltenguerra.com.br+1

Application Procedure – Step by step

Here’s a proposed step-by-step approach based on the official guidelines and practical sources:

  1. Check eligibility: Ensure your work is remote, for a non-Brazilian employer or clients abroad, you earn or have savings meeting the threshold (US$1,500/month or US$18,000).
  2. Gather documents: Collect all relevant documents (see above list). Have them apostilled/legalised and translated into Portuguese if required by your consulate.
  3. Fill application form: For consular route, fill the online Brazilian visa application form (print receipt, attach photo, sign). For in-Brazil route, use MigranteWeb system. Serviços e Informações do Brasil+1
  4. Submit application:
    • If abroad: submit at the Brazilian consulate/embassy covering your region (may require mailing or in-person drop-off). Visit Brasil
    • If in Brazil: file via MigranteWeb with the Ministry of Justice/Public Security. portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br
  5. Pay visa/processing fees: As required by the consulate or immigration authority. NomadX
  6. Wait for approval: Processing time varies. Some sources indicate 2-4 weeks, others longer depending on workload. globalvisa.blog
  7. Enter Brazil / convert status: If you applied abroad, enter Brazil with the visa. Then register with Federal Police within the required timeframe (often 90 days). If you applied while in Brazil, follow the internal registration.
  8. Compliance and renewal: Keep working remotely for non-Brazilian employer/clients, maintain income/funds thresholds. If you wish to stay longer, renew before expiry (up to one more year). Monitor tax residency implications.

Key things to watch/avoid

  • Ensure your work is clearly remote and for non-Brazilian employer/clients. If you are employed by a Brazilian company, this visa route is not applicable. KPMG+1
  • Document translation and apostille/legalisation matter: many applicants have delays because their certificates are not apostilled or translated into Portuguese. NomadX
  • Tax residency: staying long term or more than 183 days may trigger Brazilian tax obligations. The Nomad Almanac
  • Renew in time: the permit is up to one year, renew if you want another year. portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br+1
  • Always check the specific Brazilian consulate website for local requirements, as there may be additional or slightly varying rules depending on country of application.