Visto Temporário para Nômade Digital (VITEM XIV) / Autorização de Residência – Resolução CNIg nº 45/2021
Live legally in Brazil for up to two years while keeping your foreign remote job.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:02 UTC
Summary
Brazil's temporary visa (applied for at a consulate) or residence authorization (applied for in Brazil) for people who work remotely for a foreign employer, created by National Immigration Council Resolution 45 of 9 Sept 2021.
Dream spread
Live legally in Brazil for up to two years while keeping your foreign remote job.
Relocation reality check
Proof of US$1,500/month foreign income OR US$18,000 in bank funds, a foreign employment/service contract, health insurance valid in Brazil, and criminal record certificates. Holders may not work for Brazilian employers.
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See Solo & Household plansCheck: Income of USD 1,500/month
Minimum income of USD 1,500 per month.
Check: Remote work for employers or clients outside Brazil
Income must come from an employer or clients based outside Brazil; local paid work is usually not allowed on this route.
Reality engine
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Eligibility
Foreign nationals able to perform their work in Brazil remotely for a foreign employer, with the income or savings threshold.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Income of USD 1,500/month
BlockerMinimum income of USD 1,500 per month. Derived from the program's stated requirement — the official source sets how income is measured (gross or net, period, family add-ons).
Remote work for employers or clients outside Brazil
CautionIncome must come from an employer or clients based outside Brazil; local paid work is usually not allowed on this route.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Income requirement
- $1,500 per month
- Duration
- 12–24 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- Resolution does not grant a tax exemption; staying 183+ days in a 12-month period generally makes you Brazilian tax resident on worldwide income — get advice.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
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Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“"em montante mensal igual ou superior a US$ 1.500,00" or "fundos bancários no valor mínimo de US$ 18.000,00"; residence "será de até um ano" (renewable once).”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
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