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Brazil ยท Americas

Digital Nomad / Remote

Official name: VITEM XIV Digital Nomad Visa

1-year renewable visa for remote workers earning abroad.

Visa application fee

$100โ€“$290*

Not your total move budget. See cost details below.

Decision time after filing

30โ€“60 days*

Estimate; preparation and appointments are extra. See below.

Min. income

$18,000/yr

Path to residency

Possible ยท conditions apply

Costs and timelines are estimates. Fees, exchange rates and processing times change; always confirm with the official government source. Disclaimer

* These are scoped planning figures, not an all-in family relocation quote or a promise of approval. All prices are estimates; confirm current fees with the issuing authority and service costs with providers. See the breakdown and decision rules below.

Who this visa is for

1-year renewable visa for remote workers earning abroad. Designed for applicants with at least $18,000/yr in stable income. Permanent residence and citizenship have separate eligibility requirements; neither is guaranteed.

  • Vibrant culture
  • Low cost in most cities
  • Renewable for 2 years

What to expect

Published processing estimate: 5โ€“9 weeks. Document preparation and appointment waiting time may be additional; confirm with the consulate.

This pathway currently has a summary rather than a fully researched family-relocation guide. Check the free Czech sample to see the detailed format.

Family rules

  • โœ“ Spouse
  • โœ“ Children
  • โœ“ Domestic partner
  • โœ— Dependent parents

Pets

Entry paperwork 4/5 ยท Additional formalities

Health certificate valid 60 days, rabies vaccine 21+ days before travel, parasite treatment; no import permit for dogs and cats.

Quarantine: None normally; inspection on arrival.

A relative comparison of entry paperwork for dogs and cats travelling from the continental US: 5 means fewer formalities, 1 means more extensive preparation. It does not rate cost, animal welfare, airline availability or breed acceptance; no pet move is effortless.

Not every animal or breed can automatically travel. Other species, destination breed restrictions and transit rules need separate checks; airlines may reject breeds the destination permits.

Microchip + rabies vaccine + CVI required.

Learn more about bringing your pet (incl. EU pet passport) โ†’

* All prices and preparation times are estimates, not a quote or guaranteed departure date. Confirm exact prices and timing with a veterinarian experienced in pet relocation, the official veterinary authority, and your airline or pet transport provider. Vet visits, vaccines, microchips, certificates, endorsement, crates, flights, transit and onward travel may be charged separately.

Other visas in Brazil

2 more pathways in Brazil.