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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.
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
A permanent residency program
A guarantee of long-term stay
A workaround for Brazilian immigration law
Who this Visa is For
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
Looking for guaranteed approval
Expecting permanent residency through this visa
Unwilling to engage with bureaucracy at all
How StartBrazil Helps
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?
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
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
DNV Essential
Best for organized applicants with prior international visa experience.
$1,500
Includes
Eligibility confirmation
Document checklist and templates
One round of legal review
Application filing coordination
Does not include:
Multiple review rounds
Re-filings or appeals
Most Popular Choice
DNV Guided
Best for most clients.
$2,500
Includes
Everything in Essential
Full document preparation support
Multiple review rounds
Active coordination with legal counsel
Timeline and expectation management
DNV Concierge
Best for clients who want maximum support and minimal friction.
$3,500
Includes
Everything in Guided
Priority handling
Direct liaison with counsel
Contingency support if additional requests arise
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
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.
