The Digital Nomad Residence Visa has solidified Brazil as an attractive destination for foreign professionals. However, after the success of the initial approval, many applicants face the next crucial step: renewing their residence.
This process is not automatic and requires strict attention to ensure your work or life plans in the country are not interrupted by a bureaucratic detail.
Deadline to Apply for Renewal
Residence for digital nomads is granted for an initial period of one year. The legislation allows renewal for an additional 12 months, as provided in Article 6 of RN 45/2021, but it is essential to follow the regulatory deadlines.
The renewal request must be submitted before the expiration date of your authorization.
Important: The application can be initiated within the 90 days prior to the expiration date. It is recommended to begin the process as early as possible within this window to allow enough time for review and for any additional documents that may be required.
Missing the deadline results in irregular migratory status, which can lead to fines, late regularization procedures, legal uncertainty, risk of denial, and additional costs.
Essential Documentation: Maintaining Digital Nomad Status
The core goal of the renewal is to prove that the conditions that originally justified your visa remain valid. In other words: you continue working remotely for a foreign employer or client, maintain income from abroad, and remain eligible under the requirements of RN 45/2021.
Below are the main documents required:
1. Formal Requirements
- Renewal application form
- Paid GRU fee (processing and residence authorization assessment)
2. Identification
- Valid travel document (passport)
- Copy of your National Migratory Registry Card (CRNM)
3. Mandatory Documents for Renewal (Art. 6)
- Power of attorney (if the request is submitted by a representative)
- Declaration confirming no criminal record in the past 5 years
- Criminal record certificates from the countries where you resided during your authorization period
- Documents proving you continue to meet digital nomad requirements
4. Proof of Income and Link to a Foreign Employer
- Updated Digital Nomad Declaration stating that you continue to perform remote work by technological means
- Employment or service contract proving your relationship with a foreign employer/client
- Proof of financial means showing income from abroad:
- monthly income of USD 1,500 or more, or
- bank balance of at least USD 18,000
All documents must be up to date and, when issued abroad, must be properly legalized and translated, when applicable.
Conclusion
Renewing the digital nomad visa is a technical process, but entirely manageable when handled with proper planning. The key is to ensure that your foreign remote work and financial capacity remain clear and well-documented, just as in the initial application.
Meeting deadlines, submitting complete documentation, and following the requirements of RN 45/2021 are the factors that ensure legal stability, continuity of residence, and peace of mind to continue your professional life in Brazil.
If you would like specialized support with your renewal, document review, or guidance to avoid risks of denial, our team at Conliance is ready to assist you at every stage of the process.
