🇧🇷 South America · Remote-work visa
Brazil Digital Nomad Visa
Digital Nomad Visa
Brazil’s digital nomad visa opens up South America’s largest country to remote workers, with a low income threshold and a one-year stay that’s renewable. Rio and beyond beckon.
Income requirement
$1,500/month, OR savings of at least $18,000, shown over the prior 12 months.
How long it lasts
Up to 1 year, renewable for a further year.
Processing time
Commonly a few weeks at the consulate, then a registration step in Brazil.
Cost
Roughly $100–150 in consular and registration fees.
Almost every nomad visa needs health insurance
Most applications require proof of valid medical cover for your whole stay. Nomad-friendly travel insurance is the simplest way to meet it.
Get nomad travel insuranceBrazil digital nomad visa requirements
- Non-Brazilian nationality working remotely for a foreign employer/clients
- Proof of income of $1,500/month or $18,000 in savings (12 months)
- A remote-work contract or proof of your own foreign business
- Health insurance valid in Brazil
- A clean criminal record and valid passport
How to get a digital nomad visa in Brazil
- 1Gather 12 months of income or savings proof and your remote-work contract
- 2Arrange health insurance covering Brazil
- 3Apply at a Brazilian consulate in your country
- 4After arriving, register with the Federal Police within 90 days
Cost
Roughly $100–150 in consular and registration fees.
Money proof
$1,500/month, OR savings of at least $18,000, shown over the prior 12 months.
Tax — read before you commit
Spending 183+ days can make you a Brazilian tax resident on worldwide income. Get advice before a long stay.
Set up for working remotely in Brazil
Two things every nomad sorts on day one — data the moment you land, and a VPN for café and coworking WiFi.
Apply at the official source: Brazil — Foreign Ministry (gov.br/mre)
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Plan my trip — freeBrazil digital nomad visa — FAQs
What is the income requirement for Brazil’s digital nomad visa?
$1,500 a month, or alternatively at least $18,000 in savings, evidenced over the twelve months before applying.
How long is Brazil’s digital nomad visa valid?
Up to one year, renewable for a further year.
Can I use savings instead of monthly income for Brazil’s nomad visa?
Yes — you can qualify by showing at least $18,000 readily available in a bank account instead of the monthly income.
Do I need to register after arriving in Brazil?
Yes — you must register with the Federal Police, typically within 90 days of entering the country.
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Last checked June 2026. Visa rules and income thresholds change often — many are tied to local wages and adjust yearly. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice; always confirm the current requirements at the official source above before applying or booking. Some links are affiliate links; Wavvia may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.