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In force 10 Apr 2025
In force Visa & immigration

Reciprocal visa requirement restored for US, Canadian, Australian nationals

Brazil restored the reciprocal visa requirement for US, Canadian, and Australian tourists from 10 April 2025 after a multi-year visa-waiver extension. These three countries require visas from Brazilian citizens; Brazilian policy now reciprocates. Implemented via e-visa online platform — application process is simple but has added a cost and pre-trip planning step.

Who it affects: US, Canadian, and Australian tourists and short-term visitors to Brazil.

Itamaraty — Ministério das Relações Exteriores ↗ · Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública — Migrações ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

In force 1 Apr 2024
In force Visa & immigration

Investor Visa thresholds clarified in updated Portaria

Updated Portaria in early 2024 clarified and marginally adjusted the Investor Visa thresholds — business investment BRL 500,000+ (approximately US$85,000 at current exchange), real-estate BRL 1,000,000+ (approximately US$170,000). Reduced-threshold pathways for investment in the Northeast and Amazon regions (approximately BRL 150,000 / BRL 250,000) retained and clarified.

Who it affects: Prospective Investor Visa applicants and Brazilian investment counsel.

Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública — Migrações ↗ · Diário Oficial da União ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

In force 24 Jan 2022
In force Visa & immigration

VITEM XIV Digital Nomad Visa launched — first in Latin America

Portaria Interministerial 8/2022 (CONARE) introduced the VITEM XIV digital-nomad residence visa on 24 January 2022 — the first formal digital-nomad visa in Latin America. 1-year validity, renewable for a further year. Income threshold US$1,500/month or US$18,000 bank balance. Simple documentation package; practically one of the most-accessible DNVs globally.

Who it affects: Non-Brazilian remote workers earning US$1,500+/month.

Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública — Migrações ↗ · Diário Oficial da União ↗ · verified 2026-04-19