Visa - digital nomad (VITEM XIV)

NOTICE: Click here to book an appointment to lodge your visa application. The Consulate only provides visa applications if the person or a third party have received an appointment confirmation.

a) General rules

In a bid to encourage activities by the so-called digital nomads in Brazil, the country’s National Immigration Council, of the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, regulated the granting of temporary visas and residence permits so that immigrants may work for foreign employers while staying in Brazil, with no formal employment registered in the country.

The measure was published Monday (24 January 2022) and sets an initial one-year (01) period of residence, which may be renewed for another one year.

Immigrants in Brazil may apply for residence with the Justice Ministry through the MigranteWeb System.

In both cases, demonstrating digital nomad conditions must include presenting a work or service contract, among other documents outlining labor relations with the foreign employer. Also necessary is proving one has enough means to live in Brazil.

b) Required documents

1. Passports presented must be original, valid for at least 6 (six) months prior to expiration date. The passport must have at least 2 (two) blank visa pages;

2. One recent 3,5 cm x 4,5 cm (pasfoto) photograph, front view (click here for photo specifications);

3. One visa application form per person (click here to fill in the form). Please disregard the error message about the website’s security certificate. Click at “Continue to this website (not recommended)”.

Fill in the form.
. Click "SEND" to receive your processing number and receipt.
. Print the receipt.
. Attach your photograph
. Sign the receipt.
. Bring the duly completed and signed receipt, original documents and passport.

4. Certificate of Good Behavior (VOG), in the international model, issued by the Ministry of Justice certifying absence of criminal record – only valid within 90 days after issuance.

• VOG - Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag: In order to issue the VOG, the Dutch authorities request a declaration provided by this Consulate. To request the declaration, send a photo of your passport to: visa.amsterdam@itamaraty.gov.br
• Outside the Netherlands: Certificates of good behaviour will only be accepted after they have been legalized by (1) the Brazilian Consulate in the country they have been issued or (2) bearing an “apostille” stamp according to The Hague Convention.

5. Birth Certificate, in the international model, legalized or apostille if from outside the Netherlands.

6. Travel insurance, including medical insurance, valid in Brazil (it must clearly indicate it is valid in Brazil, or Worldwide);

7. Proof of being a digital nomad (MUST present all three):

- Declaration of the applicant who attests to the ability to perform his/her professional activities remotely, through information and communication technologies (in English or Portuguese). *This document must bear the apostille. In order to get the apostille, first have the signature legalized at any notary. The document is then ready to receive the apostille, at any courthouse (Rechtbank).

- Employment contract, or contract for provision of services, or other documents proving the link with a foreign employer or client (in English or Portuguese, doesn't need to be an official translation).

- Proof of means of subsistence, in a monthly amount equal to or greater than USD 1,500.00 (one thousand five hundred U.S. dollars) OR availability of bank funds in the amount of USD 18,000.00 (eighteen thousand U.S. dollars).

The Consulate might ask for further documents and explanations beyond the ones indicated on the website which are mandatory for visa concession.

CPF - Individual Taxpayer Registry in Brazil

Foreigners that intend to live in Brazil are required to have an Individual Taxpayer Registry number. Please, see instructions for how to obtain the CPF here.