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Brazil Digital Nomad Visa
Clear guidance, realistic expectations, and English-speaking support. Live and work remotely from Brazil with a legal visa designed for international digital professionals, offering flexibility, compliance, and the freedom to experience life in Brazil.
Understanding Brazil’s Digital Nomad Visa
Brazil’s Digital Nomad Visa allows remote professionals to live legally in Brazil for a temporary period while earning income from abroad. It is not a shortcut to permanent residency, and it is not a one-size-fits-all solution. When used correctly, however, it can be a practical way to experience Brazil, establish a legal base, and gain geographic flexibility.
StartBrazil helps you understand whether this visa makes sense for you, and if so, guides you through the process with clarity and structure.
What it is
A temporary residency pathway for remote workers
Income-based eligibility
Issued for a limited duration and renewable in certain cases
Designed for people earning outside Brazil
What it is not
A permanent residency program
A guarantee of long-term stay
A workaround for Brazilian immigration law
Who this Visa is For
The Digital Nomad Visa is generally a good fit if you:
Earn income remotely from outside Brazil
Are mid-career or established professionally
Want to live in Brazil now, not just someday
Are comfortable engaging with documentation and process when guided
It is not a good fit if you are:
Looking for guaranteed approval
Expecting permanent residency through this visa
Unwilling to engage with bureaucracy at all
How StartBrazil Helps
StartBrazil is not a Brazilian law firm and does not practice law.
We act as the English-speaking intermediary and coordination layer, helping you navigate a Portuguese-language system with structure and realism.
Our role includes:
Eligibility screening and expectations setting
Document coordination and preparation
Clear communication in English (and other languages)
Liaison with licensed Brazilian legal counsel
All legal work and filings are carried out by OAB-certified Brazilian lawyers with physical presence in Brazil. This model allows you to benefit from qualified legal execution without being left alone to interpret a complex system.
Step 1
Paid consultation
We start with a structured consultation to assess eligibility, timing, and fit.
Step 2
Document readiness
If appropriate, we guide you through document collection and preparation.
Step 3
Legal review & filing
Your application is reviewed and filed by licensed Brazilian counsel.
Step 4
Monitoring & communication
We remain your primary point of contact throughout the process.
Step 5
Outcome
Approval, additional requests, or rejection — all handled transparently and professionally.
Consultation fee: $150
Why we require a paid consultation?
This is not a sales call. The consultation exists to:
Evaluate whether the Digital Nomad Visa is appropriate for you
Identify issues early (income structure, nationality, timing)
Prevent costly mistakes and false expectations
Respect the time of our legal partners and internal team
Many people discover during this consultation that:
A different timing makes more sense
A different pathway is more appropriate
Or that Brazil may not be the right option right now
Digital Nomad Visa Support Packages
If, after consultation, the Digital Nomad Visa is the right fit, we offer clear, fixed-price support packages. No hidden fees. No custom quoting.
Most Popular Choice
Optional add-ons
Renewal support
(if applicable)
$1,000
Dependents
$750 per dependent
Looking for a Longer Term Option?
FOR PEOPLE THINKING LONGER TERM
Startup & Investment Pathways
If your interest in Brazil is more strategic — for example as a Plan C, passive investment option, or long-term geographic hedge — the Digital Nomad Visa may not be the right starting point.
We provide separate guidance on Brazil startup and investment pathways, which are designed for a different profile and timeline.
Ready To Start Your
Journey to Brazil?
Begin your path to Brazilian residency with expert guidance, vetted opportunities, and a transparent step-by-step process.
