The residence visa in Brazil for digital nomads
On 24.01.2022, the Normative Resolution n. 45 of the National Immigration Council was published, which organizes the granting of residence visas in Brazil for digital nomads.
Digital Nomad is defined in Art. 1 § 1º as «immigrant who, remotely and with the use of information and communication technology, is able to carry out his professional activities in Brazil on behalf of a foreign employer» (Art.1 §º 1er).
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The maximum duration of the visa is one year, renewable. It is possible to apply for the visa directly on the territory of Brazil.
To obtain the visa, several documents and information must be provided, including (i) the employment or services agreement attesting to the employment relationship with a foreign employer; (ii) the demonstration that the services can be provided remotely through information and communication technology; (iii) a minimum monthly income of USD 1,800.00, obtained abroad, or a minimum bank deposit of USD 18,000.00.
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Seeking legal assistance/consultation regarding the residence visa in Brazil for digital nomads? Solere Advogados Associados can help: we are a law firm specialized in Brazilian business law, with practice in tax, corporate, commercial, labor, civil, specially on M&A, transactions, business partnership negotiations and any other form of foreign business implantation. You can reach us directly at 55 21 981-01-61-51 or sending us a WhatsApp message (click this link to open the app) or e-mail.