--- title: "Brazil Digital Nomad Visa for Couples 2026 | GetBrazilVisa" description: "Apply together with your partner for Brazil's VITEM XIV. Combined income rules, dependent visa for spouse, marriage proof, and joint MigranteWeb filing." url: "https://getbrazilvisa.com/brazil-digital-nomad-visa-couples" canonical: "https://getbrazilvisa.com/brazil-digital-nomad-visa-couples" og_type: "website" og_title: "Brazil Digital Nomad Visa for Couples 2026 | GetBrazilVisa" og_description: "Apply together with your partner for Brazil's VITEM XIV. Combined income rules, dependent visa for spouse, marriage proof, and joint MigranteWeb filing." og_image: "https://getbrazilvisa.com/og-home.jpg" twitter_card: "summary_large_image" crawl_date: 2026-09-10 last_modified: 2026-07-04 language: "en-US" author: "Camila Araujo Mota" author_credential: "OAB-licensed Brazilian Immigration Lawyer (OAB/CE 50.065)" author_profile: "https://getbrazilvisa.com/camila-araujo-mota" reviewed_by: "Camila Araujo Mota" publisher: "GetBrazilVisa" source: "https://getbrazilvisa.com, Path B build-time prerender" --- # Brazil Digital Nomad Visa for Couples: Complete 2026 Guide Married, unmarried, one-income, two-income: exactly how couples apply for the VITEM XIV in 2026. Couples apply separately for the VITEM XIV. There is no joint application. Each partner needs their own income proof: US$1,500 per month from foreign sources or US$18,000 in savings held for at least three months. A non-earning spouse can be added as a dependent on a qualifying partner's application, which raises the income threshold. RN 45/2021 sets no fixed per-dependent figure; consulates commonly expect around US$500 per month more per dependent. Married and unmarried couples are treated differently: a foreign marriage certificate works for dependents, while unmarried partners need a registered stable-union declaration or must each qualify independently. Last updated: July 4, 2026 95%+ approval rate Married & stable-union covered ![Camila Araujo Mota, OAB-licensed Brazilian immigration lawyer](https://getbrazilvisa.com/assets/camila-headshot-BJfahbXt.webp) Camila Araujo Mota OAB-Licensed Immigration Lawyer · [OAB/CE 50.065](https://cna.oab.org.br/) WhatsApp Free ConsultationSend your case to Camila Camila (OAB-licensed Brazilian immigration lawyer) personally replies to every message, shortly. ## Clients who got their Brazil visa with Camila **5.0 stars from 9 verified Google reviews.** Real applicants on the VITEM XIV digital nomad visa, in their own words. Every review below is posted publicly on our [Google Business Profile](https://share.google/aXvWUzYKyrRLGwQnF). ![Elizabeth, GetBrazilVisa client, in her video testimonial](https://getbrazilvisa.com/assets/elizabeth-testimonial-poster-DYt8ov_t.webp)2:08 Approved from inside Brazil, on a US passport. Elizabeth · American · In-country application Client videoApproved August 2026 ![Storm, a GetBrazilVisa client, holding his approved Brazil digital nomad visa outside the Consulate General of the Federative Republic of Brazil in South Africa](https://getbrazilvisa.com/assets/storm-brazil-consulate-south-africa-D-LJzMSv.webp)Visa in hand Visa collected at the Brazilian consulate in South Africa. Storm · VITEM XIV · Consulate route Client photoApproved August 2026 Google review “Best experience with a Lawyer I have had, successfully allowed me to get my Digital Nomad residence in Brazil. I applied with her for the Brazil digital nomad visa from in-country as a US Citizen with W2 employment.” Ethan Emick Verified by Google2 weeks ago Google review “without the help of camila and her legal team, I surely would have failed this visa process. The forms and requirements, And all the documents are so complicated you really need a legal advisor to help you do it correctly.” Riley Eusden Verified by Google1 month ago Google review “Camila kept my applications organized, ensured everything was filed on time, secured and prepared me for my appointments with the Federal Police, and made sure I had every document I could possibly need.” Seth Rush Verified by Google2 months ago Google review “I moved to Brazil from Denmark on the digital nomad visa in October of 2025 with the help of Camila. From preparing my documents to getting my Brazilian ID card, she helped me with every step.” DJ Verified by Google3 months ago ![Marjorie and Joshua, GetBrazilVisa clients, holding their approved Brazil digital nomad visas after collecting them from the Brazilian consulate in Manila](https://getbrazilvisa.com/assets/marjorie-joshua-brazil-consulate-manila-Cwe-yFMM.webp)Approved together Approved together at the Brazilian consulate in Manila. Marjorie and Joshua · VITEM XIV · Consulate route Client photoApproved August 2026 Approval times vary by consulate and by case. [Read all 9 reviews on Google](https://share.google/aXvWUzYKyrRLGwQnF) Our data1,589 of the 2,123 approved applicants whose age is published were between 25 and 44, with a median age at approval of 36. [See the live tracker →](https://getbrazilvisa.com/brazil-digital-nomad-visa-statistics#who-applies) ![Camila Araujo Mota, OAB-licensed Brazilian immigration lawyer](https://getbrazilvisa.com/assets/camila-headshot-BJfahbXt.webp) Camila Araujo Mota OAB-licensed Brazilian immigration lawyer · OAB/CE 50.065 · [verify](https://cna.oab.org.br/) [5.0](https://getbrazilvisa.com/#reviews) Registered firm CNPJ 49.615.316/0001-87 · Brazil Free eligibility check No payment until you qualify Quick reply English and Portuguese A lawyer, not an agency Confidential lawyer-client relationship Before you decide ## Why we recommend applying with a lawyer You can file the Brazil digital nomad visa yourself, and people are approved that way. Camila strengthens your application package, personalised to you and based on knowing what immigration authorities look for. We also help you avoid the lengthy **cartas de exigência** that immigration officers send, which we see many people deal with when they apply by themselves. ### Camila as your legal representative - A written petition A legal argument for your case citing RN 45/2021, signed under OAB/CE 50.065. A file without one is a form; a file with one is an argued case. - Your Brazilian criminal records Federal, plus one per Brazilian state you have lived in. Camila obtains them and files them with your application. - Sworn translations, by a tradutor público Only a publicly appointed translator counts. Both letters below ask for originals alongside translations, and one asks twice. - The forms checked before they are filed A blank justification, the wrong form, a date of birth that does not match the payment slip. All three are in the letters below. - Your document list, in order What each document is, where to get it, how long it takes, which need an apostille, and what to start first. - A lawyer who has read your file Answers come from the lawyer holding your case, not from a help desk working through a script. - The filing, and whatever comes back Camila files as your legal representative and answers the Ministry in your name. An exigência on a case she filed is her work, not yours. ### Hurdles on the way A **carta de exigência** is an immigration officer asking for more before they will decide. It is written for lawyers, and the case waits until every item is answered. Here are two recent examples we received from clients who applied on their own. Tap a letter to read it. Carta de exigência 2 pages · 5 items · July 2026 Sent the translation of the criminal record but not the original. Read the full letter Carta de exigência 3 pages · 9 items · May 2026 Criminal record: original and translation, for every country lived in over five years. Read the full letter Names, process numbers and timestamps have been removed. Everything the Ministry asked for is exactly as it was written. ### The Federal Police step, after approval Approval is not the last thing that happens. Your residence has to be registered in person with the Polícia Federal before your RNM card exists, and that step is its own process. - **The documents are not the ones you already sent.** The Federal Police ask for their own set, and assembling it correctly from outside the Brazilian system is where most people stall. - **What is required differs by state.** The unit that registers you in São Paulo does not ask for the same things as the one in Florianópolis, and the published guidance does not always match the counter. - **The appointment is the hard part.** Slots at the busy units open without warning and are taken quickly. Camila books yours. ## Can Couples Apply for the VITEM XIV Together? No. Brazil's Digital Nomad Visa has no joint application process. Every applicant files their own VITEM XIV request, whether through a Brazilian consulate abroad or through MigranteWeb inside Brazil. Each partner is evaluated independently against the criteria set out in **Resolução Normativa CNIg nº 45, de 9 de setembro de 2021**. Official Rule Article 2 of RN 45/2021 defines the digital nomad as an individual, not a household. The text uses the singular *imigrante* throughout, and Article 4 requires the individual applicant to prove income from foreign sources of at least US$1,500 per month, or savings of at least US$18,000 held for at least three months. There is no provision for combining household income between two primary applicants. In practice, three couple scenarios exist: - **Two-income couples**: both partners earn qualifying foreign income and each applies as a primary VITEM XIV holder. - **One-income couples**: the earning partner applies as the primary holder; the non-earning partner is added as a dependent. - **Unmarried couples**: dependent status is only available with a recognized stable union; otherwise both must qualify independently. ## Two-Income Couples: Each Partner Applies Independently When both partners earn at least US$1,500 per month in foreign-source income, the simplest path is for each to file a complete primary VITEM XIV application. Marriage is irrelevant here. Unmarried partners who both qualify can apply exactly like a married couple where both work. Practical Interpretation Each partner builds their own full document package: passport, background check from their country of citizenship, apostilled and sworn-translated, plus their own income proof. The files are submitted together but reviewed independently. Processing speed is typically identical to a single applicant, and approval for one partner does not legally depend on approval for the other. For more on documenting self-employed income, see our [freelancer guide](https://getbrazilvisa.com/brazil-digital-nomad-visa-freelancer). For the general document requirements, see the [VITEM XIV requirements checklist](https://getbrazilvisa.com/requirements-digital-nomad-visa-brazil). ## One-Income Couples: Dependent Spouse Path When only one partner has qualifying foreign income, that partner files as the primary VITEM XIV holder and the other is added as a dependent spouse. The primary applicant must prove US$1,500 per month **plus additional means for the dependent**. RN 45/2021 sets no fixed per-dependent figure; consulates commonly expect around US$500/month more per dependent, so a married couple should plan on roughly US$2,000 per month in foreign income, or a proportionally higher savings balance. Confirm your case with us. Official Rule The dependent pathway is grounded in Article 5 of RN 45/2021 read together with Brazil's Migration Law (Lei nº 13.445/2017), which recognizes family reunification for temporary residents. The dependent spouse receives a derivative residence authorization tied to the primary holder's visa. If the primary visa ends, the dependent's status ends with it. The dependent spouse must still submit identity documents, a criminal background check from their country of citizenship, and, for the consulate route, proof of health insurance. The key difference is that the dependent does not need to show personal income. Dependent spouses cannot work for Brazilian employers A dependent on a VITEM XIV can continue their foreign-source remote work, but cannot accept employment from a Brazilian company, sign service contracts with Brazilian clients, or launch a registered Brazilian business in their own name. Doing so risks losing the dependent status and may affect future permanent-residency applications. ## Unmarried Couples: Stable Union or Independent Applications Brazilian immigration recognizes the *união estável* (stable union) as equivalent to marriage for most residency purposes, but only when formally documented. An unmarried partner cannot simply be listed as a dependent. Without documentation, the relationship is invisible to the Ministry of Justice. One case sits outside this whole page: if **one of you is Brazilian**, neither the primary nor the dependent VITEM XIV route is the right tool. Family reunion gives the foreign partner residency with no income requirement at all and unrestricted work rights, and it is the only route here with a one-year path to citizenship. Our [Brazil residency by marriage guide](https://getbrazilvisa.com/brazil-residency-by-marriage) covers it. Unmarried couples have two viable paths: 1. **Each partner applies independently.** This requires both to meet the US$1,500/month (or US$18,000 savings) threshold. No marriage or union document is needed because no dependent relationship is being claimed. 2. **Register a stable union and file as primary + dependent.** Couples can execute a *declaração de união estável* before a notary in their home country (or at a Brazilian consulate), have it apostilled, and sworn-translate it into Portuguese. It then functions equivalently to a marriage certificate for the dependent visa. Practical Interpretation The stable-union declaration typically requires both partners to appear before a notary, state the start date of cohabitation, and confirm the relationship is public, continuous, and intended to form a family. Same-sex stable unions are fully recognized in Brazil since the 2011 STF ruling and have been accepted for VITEM XIV dependents without issue. WhatsApp Free ConsultationSend your case to Camila Camila personally replies to every message, shortly, during business hours. Prefer email? Contact Camila privately → ## Documents by Couple Scenario | Document | Married, Two Incomes | Married, One Income | Unmarried | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Passport (each partner) | Required | Required | Required | | Income proof (each partner) | Each shows $1,500/month | Primary shows $1,500/month plus dependent means | Each shows $1,500/month | | Background check (each partner) | Required, apostilled + translated | Required, apostilled + translated | Required, apostilled + translated | | Marriage certificate | Optional | Required, apostilled + translated | N/A | | Stable-union declaration | N/A | Alternative to marriage cert | Required if applying as dependent | | Health insurance (consulate route) | Each partner | Primary + dependent both | Each partner | | Self-declaration letter | Each partner | Primary only | Each partner | Every foreign document must be apostilled in its country of issue and sworn-translated to Portuguese. See our [apostille guide](https://getbrazilvisa.com/brazil-digital-nomad-visa-apostille-guide) for country-by-country procedures. ## Timing, CRNM Registration, and Joint Travel Couples should submit their applications on the same day whenever possible. Parallel submission keeps both partners' 90-day CRNM registration windows synchronized after the DOU publication and lets you book a single Polícia Federal appointment for biometrics. Practical Interpretation At the federal police appointment, both partners should bring the full primary + dependent document sets (or both primary sets, if each applied independently). The São Paulo Lapa unit currently has an approximately two-month backlog for CRNM appointments. Book the moment your DOU publication comes through. See our [CRNM and federal police guide](https://getbrazilvisa.com/brazil-digital-nomad-visa-rnm-federal-police) for the current wait times, and use our free [Federal Police appointment alert tool](https://vagalerta.com/en/) to get notified the moment a slot opens for both of you, which matters given the Lapa backlog. ## Key Takeaways - There is no joint VITEM XIV application. Every partner files individually. - Combined household income does not count; each primary applicant must meet $1,500/month or $18,000 savings independently. - One-income couples use the dependent path: the primary shows $1,500/month plus additional means for the dependent (commonly around US$500/month more). - Unmarried couples need a notarized, apostilled, and sworn-translated declaração de união estável to use the dependent path. - Dependent spouses may work remotely for foreign clients but cannot take Brazilian employment. - Submit applications the same day to synchronize the CRNM registration window. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Can my spouse legally work in Brazil on the VITEM XIV? ### What if my partner and I have different nationalities? ### Does combined couple income count toward the $1,500/month threshold? ### Do we need a Brazilian civil union or can a foreign marriage be recognized? ### Can we submit our applications together to save time? ## Related Guides [ ### Requirements Checklist Every document you need for VITEM XIV ](https://getbrazilvisa.com/requirements-digital-nomad-visa-brazil)[ ### Apostille Guide Authenticate foreign documents the right way ](https://getbrazilvisa.com/brazil-digital-nomad-visa-apostille-guide)[ ### Do I Need a Lawyer? When couples benefit from professional help ](https://getbrazilvisa.com/brazil-digital-nomad-visa-lawyer) ### Two ways to start with Camila Camila Araujo Mota, OAB-licensed Brazilian immigration lawyer, personally reviews every case. Pick the channel that works for you. WhatsApp Free ConsultationSend your case to Camila Camila personally replies to every message, shortly, during business hours. Prefer email? Contact Camila privately → Sources: Resolução Normativa CNIg nº 45/2021 ([gov.br/mj](https://www.gov.br/mj)), Lei nº 13.445/2017, Lei de Migração ([planalto.gov.br](https://www.planalto.gov.br)), Portal de Imigração ([portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br](https://portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br)). This page provides general informational content about Brazilian immigration procedures for couples applying for the VITEM XIV. It is not legal advice. Official requirements change without notice. Consult a qualified immigration professional for guidance tailored to your situation. 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A spouse holding their own VITEM XIV (not as a dependent) can continue their foreign-source remote work in Brazil. A dependent spouse may work remotely for a foreign employer but may not accept employment from a Brazilian entity. To work for a Brazilian employer, a separate category is required: the VITEM V work visa with an employer sponsor, or family reunion residency if the spouse is Brazilian."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What if my partner and I have different nationalities?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Different nationalities are fine. Each applicant follows the document rules of their own country: FBI check for US citizens, RCMP for Canadians, DBS for UK, etc. Each partner's background check must be apostilled under their home country's procedures and sworn-translated to Portuguese. Applications are processed independently but can be submitted together."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Does combined couple income count toward the $1,500/month threshold?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. Combined income does not count when both partners apply independently. Each must individually meet the $1,500/month (or $18,000 savings) threshold. The only way combined financial capacity matters is when one partner applies as the primary VITEM XIV holder and the other applies as a dependent; in that case, the primary applicant must show $1,500 plus additional means for the dependent. RN 45/2021 sets no fixed per-dependent figure; consulates commonly expect around US$500/month more per dependent."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Do we need a Brazilian civil union or can a foreign marriage be recognized?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"A foreign marriage certificate is accepted, but it must be apostilled in the country of issuance and sworn-translated into Portuguese. Common-law partnerships require a formal declaration of stable union (declaração de união estável), typically notarized in your home country, apostilled, and translated. Unregistered relationships without documentation do not qualify for dependent status."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can we submit our applications together to save time?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. Both members of a couple can book consecutive consulate appointments or submit parallel MigranteWeb applications on the same day. Files are reviewed independently, but submitting together keeps your timelines aligned and makes the CRNM federal police scheduling cleaner once you arrive in Brazil."}}]}]} ```