A) General rules and Eligibility

This visa can be granted to foreign citizens (“digital nomads”) that can work for a foreign employer while in Brazil, using information technology to perform their functions remotely. If the applicant works for a company in Brazil, this visa cannot be requested.

For General Visa Information, please check here.

• The issuing of this visa is based on Normative Resolution No. 45/2021 of the National Immigration Council.

B) Length of stay in Brazil

Visas are issued for up to 1 (one) year, counted from the day of issue.

Within 90 (ninety) days of arrival in Brazil, bearers of temporary visas must register with the Brazilian Immigration authorities (DPMAF) in the place where the applicant intends to take up residence. The applicant should present the copy of the visa application form, provided upon collection of the visa at the Embassy, as well as the other documents listed in the Normative Resolution No. 45/2021.

C) Required documents

Please note:

• Consular officers will only receive applications from applicants who are able to comply with all the requirements presented above.
• Please notice that this Embassy only accepts visa applications once the applicant has uploaded his/her photograph, signature and other documents through the visa application form. All documents must be scanned and attached to the online form. Otherwise, it will not be possible for this Embassy to accept the visa application.
• After filling out the online form, it will continue to be mandatory to present these documents for verification at the Embassy. Please bring the originals of these documents, plus a set of ordinary copies.
• Consular officers may request additional information or documentation as deemed necessary. Personal interview may also be necessary.
• Unless presented personally, the consular service will not process visas of applicants who do not reside in its consular jurisdiction, i.e., Philippines, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Guam (USA) and Northern Mariana Islands (USA).

D) Visa fees

To check the applicable visa fee, please refer to Consular fees.

The visa fee must be paid by deposit into an account maintained by this Embassy at San Agustin – H.V. Dela Costa Branch of Metrobank. Payment slips may be obtained at the Embassy and payment must be preferably made at the day which the service is requested.

E) Lodging your application

Bring the duly completed and signed application receipt and the supporting documentation to our Embassy during public hours.

Applications can be lodged in person or through a third party (relative/friend/visa agent).

This Embassy does not accept visa applications by mail.

F) Processing times

Five working days.

Under no circumstances visas will be issued on the same day.