With the objective of stimulating the activities of the so-called “digital nomads” in Brazil, the National Immigration Council, of the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, regulated the granting of temporary visas and residence permits to immigrants who, without employment in the country and use of information technologies, can perform work for foreign employers.
The measure, published this Monday (24) in the Official Diary of the Union, establishes an initial period of one year of residence, which may be renewed for an equal period.
For the national secretary of Justice and president of the collegiate, José Vicente Santini, the regulation meets the global trend and even contributes to the tourism sector. “The remuneration of digital nomads is from external sources, and the resources brought by these immigrants move the national economy. This is an important step for Brazil to promote one of the most modern models of work,” he said.
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The temporary visa must be requested at any Brazilian consular office abroad, with the presentation of the documents provided for in the resolution, such as health insurance valid in the national territory and proof of digital nomad status.
The immigrant who is in national territory may submit an application for a residence permit to the Ministry of Justice at the Web Migrant System.
In both cases, proof of digital nomad status must be made with the presentation of an employment or service contract, among other documents that demonstrate a link with a foreign employer. In addition, it is necessary to prove means of subsistence in Brazil.
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The National Immigration Council (CNIg), as provided for in Decree No. Bringing together federal government entities and entities representing trade unions, employers and the scientific and technological community, it has among its main competences the coordination and guidance of labor immigration activities, as well as the promotion of actions aimed at attracting qualified immigrant labor. For the country.
