VITEM XIV - Retirement and Digital Nomad

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Temporary Visa XIV, based on the transfer of retirement income and/or death pension benefit, or remote work, may be granted to retired immigrant, death pension beneficiary or digital nomad who present proof of monthly transfer to Brazil equal or greater than US$ 2,000.00 (retirees and pensioners) or USD 1,800.00 (digital nomad).

VITEM XIV will be valid for 1 year.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Passport (valid and signed with at least two blank Visa pages)
• Proof of residence in the U.S. (visa or Green Card), for non-U.S. citizens
• Visa Application Form Receipt (printed and signed)
• Passport-style photo (2”x2”)
• U.S. Postal Service Money Order (see Visa Fees page)
• Birth Certificate (original and one copy)
• FBI Background Check (issued within the past 60 days)
• Pre-paid Priority or Priority Express Envelope from U.S. Postal Service (envelopes from other carriers, e.g. FedEx/UPS are accepted)
• Health insurance valid in Brazil;
• Flight itinerary showing entry in Brazil;
• For retirees and pensioners:
• Proof of retirement and ability to transfer monthly to Brazil the amount equal to or greater than US$2,000.00 (must enclose official letter from bank, signed by applicant’s account manager, informing that bank will be able to transfer monthly the amount equal or greater than US$ 2,000.00 to applicant’s bank account in Brazil);
• Proof of receipt of monthly pension for death in the amount equal to or greater than US$ 2,000.00;
• If necessary, proof of other regular sources of income to complement the amount of US$ 2,000.00;
• For digital nomads:
• Employment or service contract-Document must be signed by a foreign employer/service contractor.;
• Proof of income, from a foreign paying source, in a monthly amount equal to or greater than US$ 1.500 or Bank statements as proof of funds in the amount of US$ 18.000
•  Proof of vaccination for COVID-19 with immunizations approved by the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) or by the World Health Organization (WHO) or by the authorities of the country where the traveler has been immunized, whose last dose or single dose has occurred at least fourteen days before the date of boarding.

******The Consulate may request additional documentation******

For additional information please write to visa.houston@itamaraty.gov.br