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Brazil — services for living and doing business

An official digital nomad visa (VITEM XIV) since January 2022 - income from $1,500/month or savings from $18,000

Population:
~214m
Capital:
Brasília
Currency:
Brazilian real (BRL)
Time zone:
UTC−3 (Brasília; the country spans 4 time zones, from UTC−5 to UTC−2)
Passport by naturalisation:
from 4 years
Passport by birth of a child:
yes (jus soli)
Languages:
Portuguese
Brazil on the map

Services in Brazil

1 service from vetted local experts. Pick a category — every option is inside.

Business in Brazil

Company and sole-trader registration, liquidation, accounting and tax.

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Immigration in Brazil

Residence permit

price on request
1

Finance in Brazil

Crypto exchange

price on request

Legal services in Brazil

Lawyers, contracts, licences and deal support.

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3

Life and travel in Brazil

Flights · Short-term stays · VPN abroad

price on request
1

Healthcare in Brazil

Health insurance

price on request
4

Property in Brazil

Buying · Selling · Long-term rental and 1 more

price on request

Education in Brazil

School and university admission, student visas and diploma recognition.

Coming soon

Prices are indicative — the expert quotes the final figure.

About the country

Brazil is Latin America's largest economy and the first major country in the region with an official digital nomad visa: the VITEM XIV category has run since January 2022 for remote employees and freelancers with income from foreign sources. Outside the tourist centres life is inexpensive and family members are allowed - which is why Brazil gets considered as an alternative to European nomad programmes. For a long stay, weigh the risks: one of the world's most complex tax systems and high crime in certain regions.

Worth knowing

  • !One of the world's most complex and labour-intensive tax systems - 184+ days in a year makes you a tax resident, taxed on worldwide income
  • !Elevated crime in a number of large cities and regions
  • !A maximum of 2 years on this visa - after that you need to change status, and it offers no direct route to permanent residence
  • !The visa expressly bans working for Brazilian employers - foreign ones only

Compare with other countries

USscore 7.3/10 · services from ≈ $240Mexicoscore 5.8/10Argentinascore 6.1/10 · services from $1,000
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Brazil: scores by area

4.8/ 10 — average scorecompare with all →

An expert estimate to get you oriented — we'll go through the details on the consultation.

Taxes (how favourable)2/10
Cost of living6/10
Safety3/10
Passport strength7/10
Infrastructure5/10
Business prospects4/10
Investment appeal5/10
Healthcare6/10
Environment5/10

Common questions

How can I move to Brazil?
The catalogue covers these routes: residence permit. The reference section describes 8 relocation programmes in total, with official conditions and links to government sources. Which route fits depends on whether you have a job, a business, property or relatives in the country - we'll go through it on a free consultation and pick the one that works.
What services can I arrange in Brazil?
1 option across 5 areas: residence permit, crypto exchange, flights, short-term stays, VPN abroad, health insurance, buying, selling and 2 more. Every option comes with a price, a timeline and the scope of work; the provider is a licensed local expert.
Can services in Brazil be arranged remotely, without flying in?
No: this service requires you to be there in person - usually for biometrics, a signature at the bank or filing at a consulate. What exactly has to be done in person is covered on a free consultation before any work starts.
What does a consultation cost, and is there a markup on top?
The consultation is free and commits you to nothing. You sign the contract directly with the expert and pay their official price list - Pactors adds no markup and takes no commission from you.
After how many years can I get citizenship by naturalisation in Brazil?
The standard naturalisation route in Brazil takes from 4 years of legal residence (residence permit → permanent residence → passport). This is a 2026 guide - the exact term depends on the route, and we'll confirm it on a consultation.
Does Brazil grant citizenship by birth (jus soli)?
Yes. A child born in Brazil gets citizenship by right of soil, and the parents get a faster route to legal status. It's one of the quickest family routes to a passport.

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