Digital Nomad
Who it is for
The official text defines a digital nomad as an immigrant who can carry out work in Brazil for a foreign employer, remotely and using information and communication technology. The same text says an immigrant is not considered a digital nomad if he or she works for an employer in Brazil, with or without an employment relationship, or if his or her residence authorisation for work is governed by another rule of Brazil's National Immigration Council (CNIg), the body that issued this text. It adds that these remote activities may also be carried out as a visitor, subject to the rules on length of stay and visit visas that apply to the person's nationality.
Income, funds and proof of remote work
To prove digital-nomad status, which both the consular visa and the in-country application require, the official text lists: proof of means of subsistence from a foreign paying source of at least US$ 1,500.00 a month, or available bank funds of at least US$ 18,000.00. These are two alternatives. It also lists a declaration by the applicant that he or she can carry out professional activities remotely, using information and communication technology, and an employment or service contract, or other documents proving the link with a foreign employer.
Documents for the consular visa
For the consular visa, the official list includes: a valid travel document, or another document proving identity and nationality under the treaties to which Brazil is a party; health insurance valid in Brazil; the completed visa application form; proof of transport into Brazil; and proof of payment of consular fees. It also lists a criminal-record certificate issued by the country of origin or, at the discretion of the consular authority and according to the particularities of the country where the visa is requested, an equivalent document. The text adds that Brazilian authorities may require other documents as well.
Documents for a residence application in Brazil
A person who is already in Brazil may apply to the Ministry of Justice and Public Security for the residence authorisation, provided the listed documents are presented. For this in-country application, the official list includes: the Annex I residence request form, signed by the applicant or his or her legal representative; a valid travel document, or another document proving identity and nationality under applicable treaties; and documents proving digital-nomad status. Proof of parentage, legalised and translated by a sworn public translator, is also listed, unless that information already appears in the identity or travel document. The Annex I text includes a statement of responsibility: the person declares, subject to the penalties of Article 299 of the Brazilian Penal Code, that the information is true and undertakes to prove it by presenting the proper documents for inspection.
gov.br: Digital Nomad Temporary Residence (RN 45) gov.br: Digital Nomad Temporary Residence (RN 45)
More in-country documents, and false information
For this in-country application, the list also includes: a power of attorney when the applicant is represented by an attorney-in-fact; the GRU Simples payment slip, with proof of payment, for the processing and assessment fee for residence authorisation applications; criminal-record certificates, or equivalent documents, issued by the competent judicial authority in the places where the person lived in the last five years; and a declaration, under penalty of law, that the person had no criminal records in any country in the five years before the residence request. The official text says that, if the omission of relevant information or a false declaration is found at any time in the procedure it governs, proceedings to cancel the residence authorisation are opened, without prejudice to other legal measures of civil and criminal liability.
How long it lasts and renewal
The official text says the initial period of residence is up to one year, both for the holder of the temporary visa and for the in-country residence path. It says the residence period may be renewed for an equal period, provided the listed documents are presented. For renewal, it lists documents proving digital-nomad status, a declaration of no criminal records in the previous five years, criminal-record certificates from the places of residence during the temporary authorisation, a copy of the National Migration Registration Card (CRNM), and a power of attorney when the applicant is represented.
Registration deadlines and proof of status
The immigration decree says an immigrant with a temporary visa who has entered Brazil must apply for registration within ninety days of the date of entry. For an immigrant whose residence request was approved in Brazil, it sets thirty days from the publication of the approval. It also says the travel document of an immigrant with a valid temporary visa can prove identity and lawful stay until the registration period expires, even before the National Migration Registration Card (CRNM) is issued.
What this page does not cover
This page does not cover the amounts of the consular fees and of the GRU Simples processing fee, processing times, or rules for family members. Check the official pages for them.
Questions before acting
How long is the initial residence under Brazil's digital nomad route?
The official text says the initial period of residence is up to one year, both for the holder of the temporary visa and for the in-country residence path.
What income or funds does the official text list?
It lists proof of means of subsistence from a foreign paying source of at least US$ 1,500.00 a month, or available bank funds of at least US$ 18,000.00. These are two alternatives.
Can I work for a Brazilian employer on this route?
The official text says an immigrant who works for an employer in Brazil, with or without an employment relationship, is not considered a digital nomad. It defines a digital nomad as someone able to carry out work in Brazil remotely for a foreign employer.
If I enter Brazil with the temporary visa, what proves my status before the registration card is issued?
For holders of a valid temporary visa, the immigration decree says the travel document can prove identity and lawful stay until the registration period expires, even before the National Migration Registration Card (CRNM) is issued.
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See recorded sources
- gov.br: Digital Nomad Temporary Residence (RN 45) — Brazil — national. RN 45/2021, in force from its publication in DOU no. 16 of 24/01/2022 (Art. 8); page captured by WTE on 2026-09-13 and re-checked on 2026-10-07
- gov.br: Digital Nomad Temporary Residence (RN 45) — Brazil — national. Page captured by WTE on 2026-09-13 and re-checked on 2026-10-07
- Câmara dos Deputados: Decree 9,199/2017 (consolidated text) — Brazil — national. Page captured by WTE on 2026-09-13 and re-checked on 2026-10-07
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António Mira is the founder of whereTOemigrate. For over a decade he has worked at the intersection of Portuguese real estate and overseas business, helping international clients navigate the cross-border decisions that come with relocating. He sits on the board of CCIAP (Portuguese-Arab Chamber of Commerce), the Portuguese-Saudi Business Council, and the Portugal-Hong Kong Business Association — always with one focus: enabling overseas business and human mobility into and out of Portugal.
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