--- title: "Renew Brazil Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) | 2026 Guide" description: "How to renew Brazil's VITEM XIV for a second year. Timeline, documents, costs, step-by-step MigranteWeb process, and options after 2 years." url: "https://getbrazilvisa.com/brazil-digital-nomad-visa-renewal" canonical: "https://getbrazilvisa.com/brazil-digital-nomad-visa-renewal" og_type: "website" og_title: "Renew Brazil Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) | 2026 Guide" og_description: "How to renew Brazil's VITEM XIV for a second year. Timeline, documents, costs, step-by-step MigranteWeb process, and options after 2 years." og_image: "https://getbrazilvisa.com/og-camila.jpg" twitter_card: "summary_large_image" crawl_date: 2026-10-29 last_modified: 2026-10-29 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" --- # How to Renew Your Brazil Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) 2026 Guide: Extend your stay for a second year. Complete renewal process, documents, costs, and what comes next. Brazil's Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) is initially valid for one year and can be renewed for one additional year, giving you a maximum of two consecutive years of legal residence. The renewal process is handled entirely through the MigranteWeb system from inside Brazil. You do not need to leave the country or visit a consulate. Start the process 60-90 days before expiration. Total renewal cost: $150-$500 excluding health insurance. Last updated: October 29, 2026 95%+ approval rate Renewal specialist ![Camila Araujo Mota, OAB-licensed Brazilian immigration lawyer](https://getbrazilvisa.com/assets/camila-headshot-BKQod-ee.webp) Camila Araujo Mota OAB-Licensed Immigration Lawyer · [OAB/CE 50.065](https://cna.oab.org.br/) Camila (OAB-licensed Brazilian immigration lawyer) reads every case herself. ## When to Start Your Renewal You must submit your renewal application through MigranteWeb before your current visa expires. Best practice is to begin the process 60 to 90 days before your expiration date. The [renewal planner](https://getbrazilvisa.com/brazil-visa-tools#renewal-planner) turns your expiry date into the dates that matter. Build in extra time for the Federal Police step: appointment slots are released without notice and are frequently taken within hours, so a unit can show no availability for weeks. Cannot find a slot? [Vagalerta books it for you](https://vagalerta.com/en/#book). R$ 99, paid after the booking exists (Portuguese speakers: [a Vagalerta agenda para você](https://vagalerta.com/#agendar)). Official Rule The renewal application has to be filed through MigranteWeb before your current residence authorization expires. Filed in time, it is processed as a renewal and you keep your lawful immigration status while it is under review. RN 45/2021 does not set a minimum number of days in advance. Our recommendation: file at least 30 days before expiration The 30 days is a precaution we recommend, not a legal deadline. It leaves time to gather the updated documents and answer any request from the Federal Police, so your authorization does not expire before the application is filed. If it expires first, the request can no longer be processed as a renewal. Practical Interpretation Set calendar reminders at 90, 60, and 45 days before your visa expiration. Treat the 90-day mark as your "start gathering documents" date and the 60-day mark as your target submission date. ## Renewal Requirements The renewal requirements mirror your original application with a few additions. You must demonstrate that you continue to meet all the [eligibility criteria](https://getbrazilvisa.com/requirements-digital-nomad-visa-brazil). - Updated criminal background check from your country of citizenship or from Brazil, issued within 90 days, apostilled and translated - Updated proof of income showing continued $1,500 USD/month from foreign sources, or $18,000+ in savings (the 3 most recent months of statements) - Consulate renewals only: valid health insurance covering your second year (consulates commonly expect around $30,000 USD in coverage). Not required for an in-country renewal via MigranteWeb - Your current CRNM card (must have completed Federal Police registration) - Copy of your valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond renewed stay - GRU payment receipt for R$168.13 (code 14055-4, UG 200143) New requirement for renewal: Brazilian criminal record You will need a criminal record certificate from Brazil itself (certidão de antecedentes criminais), issued by the competent judicial authority in the state where you have been living. This is in addition to the criminal background check from your country of origin. It can be obtained online from some state courts or in person at the local courthouse (fórum). ## Step-by-Step Renewal Process 1. 1 ### Verify your CRNM registration Before anything else, confirm that you completed your Federal Police registration on time after your original visa (within 90 days of arrival for a consulate visa, within 30 days of DOU publication for MigranteWeb) and that you have a valid CRNM card. If you never registered (a surprisingly common oversight) you must complete this step before you can file for renewal. 2. 2 ### Gather updated documents (start at 90 days before expiration) Request a new criminal background check from your home country. Obtain a Brazilian criminal record certificate. Compile your 3 most recent months of bank statements and your current client contracts. Renewing at a consulate abroad? Renew or extend your health insurance too; an in-country renewal through MigranteWeb does not require it. 3. 3 ### Generate and pay the GRU fee (at 60 days before expiration) Access the Tesouro Nacional portal and generate a GRU payment slip using code 14055-4 and UG 200143. Pay the R$168.13 fee via bank transfer or boleto bancário. 4. 4 ### Submit renewal through MigranteWeb (target 60 days before expiration) Log into your existing MigranteWeb account. Navigate to the renewal section for your existing process. Upload all required documents in PDF format (under 5MB each, clearly legible). 5. 5 ### Track your application and wait for approval Renewal processing typically takes 15-30 business days. Track status through MigranteWeb. Common statuses: 'Em Trâmite' (in progress), 'Em Análise' (under review), 'Deferido' (approved). Respond promptly to any 'Pedido de Documentos' requests. 6. 6 ### Update your CRNM after approval Once approved and published in the Diário Oficial da União (DOU), schedule an appointment with the Federal Police to update your CRNM card with the new validity dates. ## Renewal Costs Total estimated renewal cost: **$150 to $500** excluding health insurance premiums. Compare this to your initial application cost of $433-$1,159. The renewal is substantially cheaper. | Item | Cost | Note | | --- | --- | --- | | Government renewal fee (GRU) | R$168.13 (~$33) | Payment code 14055-4, UG 200143 | | Criminal background check (home country) | $18-$150 (varies) | Depends on nationality and processing method | | Brazilian criminal record | Free-R$50 (varies) | Depends on state (certidão de antecedentes criminais) | | Apostille services | $5-$50/doc (varies) | Per document | | Sworn Portuguese translation | $30-$100/doc (varies) | Per document | | Health insurance renewal (monthly, consulate renewals only) | $40-$200 (varies) | Required only for a consulate renewal; depends on provider and coverage level | | Passport photos | $10-$20 | Updated photos for CRNM | Start my free assessment Camila reads every case herself. ## Common Renewal Mistakes to Avoid - Not registering with Federal Police after initial approval If you never completed your CRNM registration after your initial visa was approved, you cannot renew through MigranteWeb. You must complete registration first, which can take several weeks at busy Federal Police offices. - Letting your criminal background check expire The criminal record from your home country must be issued within 90 days of your renewal application. If you ordered one six months ago for your initial application, it is no longer valid. - Forgetting the Brazilian criminal record This is a new requirement that did not apply to your initial application. Many digital nomads are unaware they need a criminal record certificate from Brazil in addition to their home country check. - Waiting too long to file The legal requirement is only that you file before your authorization expires, but a missing document found in the final week leaves no time to fix it. We recommend filing at least 30 days before expiration, ideally 60. - Letting health insurance lapse If you renew at a consulate abroad and your policy expired during your first year, you will need a new policy covering your entire second year before submitting. An in-country renewal via MigranteWeb does not require insurance. ## What Happens After Two Years? The VITEM XIV allows a maximum of two consecutive years. After your second year expires, you cannot renew the digital nomad visa again. However, you have several options: ### Switch to a different visa category Work visa (VITEM V) if a Brazilian company sponsors you, [investor visa](https://getbrazilvisa.com/brazil-investor-visa) (typically R$500,000+ minimum), or family reunification visa if married to a Brazilian citizen or have a Brazilian-born child. ### Leave and reapply The regulation does not explicitly state a mandatory waiting period. Some practitioners recommend waiting at least six months before reapplying. Consult an immigration lawyer. ### Apply for permanent residency After accumulating four years of continuous legal residence in Brazil through various visa categories, you may be eligible for permanent residency. Time spent on the digital nomad visa counts toward this total. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Can I travel outside Brazil during the renewal process? Yes, you can leave and re-enter Brazil while your renewal is pending, provided you have a valid CRNM card and, if applicable, a valid eVisa for re-entry (required for US, Canadian, and Australian citizens since April 2025). Keep your MigranteWeb protocol number accessible when traveling. ### What if my renewal is denied? Denial is rare if your documentation is complete and you continue to meet the income requirements. If denied, you will receive a notification through MigranteWeb stating the reason. You can correct the issue and reapply, or you can file an administrative appeal. You are not required to leave Brazil immediately upon denial. You have a reasonable period to regularize your situation. ### Can I renew at a consulate instead of MigranteWeb? No. Renewals must be processed through MigranteWeb from inside Brazil. Consulate applications are only for initial visa applications from abroad. ### Does GetBrazilVisa help with renewals? Yes. Our Full Service package ($599, paid once) covers renewal applications including lawyer review of all updated renewal documents, MigranteWeb submission, and status tracking until approval. Contact us at least 90 days before your visa expiration for the smoothest process. Get a Brazilian immigration lawyer on your case Full Service: **$599**, paid once when you sign. Same price in Brazil (MigranteWeb) or abroad (consulate). Camila, our OAB-licensed immigration lawyer, personally handles your case. ### Start with Camila Camila Araujo Mota, OAB-licensed Brazilian immigration lawyer, personally reviews every case. Answer a few questions, free, and she tells you where you stand. Start my free assessment Camila reads every case herself. ## Related Guides [ ### Complete VITEM XIV Guide Everything about Brazil's Digital Nomad Visa ](https://getbrazilvisa.com/brazil-digital-nomad-visa)[ ### MigranteWeb Guide Step-by-step portal walkthrough ](https://getbrazilvisa.com/vitem-xiv-migranteweb-step-by-step)[ ### Freelancer Guide Income proof strategies for freelancers ](https://getbrazilvisa.com/brazil-digital-nomad-visa-freelancer) Legal basis: Normative Resolution CNIg 45/2021, Article 6. Lei 13.445/2017 (Brazilian Migration Law). For official information, visit [portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br](https://portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br). 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 helps you avoid the lengthy **cartas de exigência** that immigration officers send. Two real ones, from people who applied on their own: Carta de exigência 3 pages · 9 items · May 2026 Proof of income, the contract and the passport never sent. Read the letter Carta de exigência 2 pages · 5 items · July 2026 Translations sent without the originals, and a blank justification. Read the letter Names, process numbers and timestamps have been removed. Everything the Ministry asked for is exactly as it was written. ### What Camila does on your case - A written petition A legal argument for your case citing RN 45/2021, signed under OAB/CE 50.065. - Sworn translations By a tradutor público, filed with the originals. Asked for in both letters - Forms checked before filing The justification filled in, the right form, a payment slip that matches. 3 errors in the letters - Your Brazilian criminal records Federal, plus one per state you have lived in. Camila obtains them. - Your document list, in order What each is, where to get it, how long it takes, what needs an apostille. - A lawyer who has read your file Answers from the lawyer holding your case, not a help desk. - The filing, and what comes back She files as your representative and answers the Ministry in your name. 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. **The documents are not the ones you already sent.** The Federal Police ask for their own set. **What is required differs by state.** São Paulo does not ask for what Florianópolis asks for. **The appointment is the hard part.** Slots open without warning and go fast. Camila books yours. This page provides general informational content about Brazilian immigration renewal procedures. It is not legal advice. Official requirements can change without notice. Consult a qualified immigration professional for advice specific to your situation. 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