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Brazil

South America

About Brazil

Digital nomad visa at just $1,500/month with path to citizenship.

Brazil's digital nomad visa (VITEM XIV) launched in 2022 offers US remote workers a 1-year stay with renewal option. The income requirement is just $1,500/month OR $18,000 in savings—one of the lowest thresholds globally. Cost of living runs 40-60% below the US, with comfortable monthly budgets of $1,200-2,000. The retirement visa requires $2,000/month pension income and leads to permanent residency after 2 years, then citizenship eligibility after 4 more years. Popular expat cities include Florianópolis (safest, beach lifestyle), Curitiba (European feel), and Fortaleza (lowest costs). Note: US citizens now require an eVisa for entry as of April 2025.

Country Overview

Key indicators to help you understand what life in Brazil might be like

Cost of LivingBelow Average

Healthcare QualityModerate

SafetyModerate

English PrevalenceBelow Average

Visa AccessibilityGood

Data last updated: 1/7/2026

Highlights

✓Digital nomad visa only $1,500/month OR $18,000 savings
✓Cost of living 40-60% below United States
✓Comfortable lifestyle on $1,200-2,000/month
✓Retirement visa leads to citizenship after 6 years
✓Florianópolis rated safest major city for expats
✓Rich culture, stunning beaches, vibrant cities

Considerations

!US citizens require eVisa as of April 2025
!183+ days triggers tax residency (7.5-25% rates)
!Portuguese language essential—limited English
!Safety varies by city and neighborhood
!Bureaucracy can be slow and complex

Visa Options

Available visa types for Americans looking to move to Brazil

Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV)

DIGITAL_NOMAD

For remote workers employed by non-Brazilian companies. Requires $1,500/month income OR $18,000 savings. Valid 1 year, renewable for 1 additional year.

12 months

$1,500/mo min

Path to ResidencyPath to Citizenship

Retirement Visa (VITEM XIV)

RETIREMENT

For retirees with $2,000/month pension income. 1 year initial, renewable, leads to permanent residency. Citizenship eligible after 4 years of PR.

12 months

$2,000/mo min

Path to ResidencyPath to Citizenship

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