Digital Nomads (VITEM XIV)

General rules

A “digital nomad” is such considered if the applicant can work for a foreign employee while in Brazil, using information technology to perform his functions remotely. If the applicant works for a company in Brazil, this visa cannot be requested.

The length of stay in Brazil is up to 1 (one) year.

Required Documentation:

1. VALID PASSPORT

2. POLICE BACKGROUND CHECK

The document must be apostilled and if not in English, translated by a certified translator.

Police background checks are valid for up to 3 months from the date of issue.

If the applicant has lived in multiple countries within the last 12 months, a police background check from each country of residence must be provided. The documents must be apostilled by the competent authority in the issuing country and, if not in English or Portuguese, translated to English by a certified translator.

3. VALID HEALTH INSURANCE

The insurance must be valid in Brazil for the entirety of the applicant’s stay in Brazil.

4. DOCUMENTATION FROM THE EMPLOYER

Signed letter from the employer in Estonia, stating the applicant’s full name and functions in the organization, as well as a statement in which the employer attest that all functions of the employee can be performed remotely in Brazil.

5. PROOF OF INCOME

Pay slip in a monthly amount equal to or greater to US$ 1.500,00 or Bank statements for the last 3 months as proof of funds with a minimum balance of US$ 18.000,00.

(Original contract of employment or services agreement may be asked if deemed necessary)

6. ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE

The document must be apostilled and if not in English, translated by a certified translator.

In the absence of the full birth certificate, the applicant may submit another official document that contains the parents’ full names.

7. PROOF OF REGULAR IMMIGRATION STATUS IN ESTONIA (if applicable)

For foreign residents/ non-Estonian citizens.

 For the visa application, it will also be required:

ONE PHOTOGRAPH

Photo must be in color, front view, white background, size 4 x 5 cm (document/passport size), printed in photographic paper and taken recently (3 months old maximum). The same photo cannot be used for more than one application.

VISA REQUEST FORM RECEIPT (RER)

• The form must be filled in online (click here). 
• Enter complete information – please note that some fields are mandatory.
• Parents' names must be entered in full (name and surname), exactly as displayed in the applicant's birth certificate.
• Click on the "Complete Application" button to generate the Visa Request Form Receipt (RER).
• Print and sign the RER; affix your photo on the indicated field.
• If the applicant is under 18 years old, the RER must be signed by both parents.

Gather all original documents listed above. They must be presented during the scheduled interview at the Embassy, along with the RER.

Please note that documents in digital format must be printed. Documents shown on mobile device screens will not be accepted.

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

Click here to book a Visa Services appointment

VISA FEE PAYMENT

The visa fee is paid by online transfer to the Embassy's bank account after the Embassy has received the visa application and all its documents.

Visa fees are not refundable.

Click here to check the Visa fees

Other Information:

• Registration with the Federal Police

Holders of this type of visa must register with the Federal Police within 90 days from first entry in Brazil. Contact the Federal Police directly to learn how to register.