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Brazil vs Czech Republic: the digital nomad visas compared

Partially verified Last verified June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Only Czech Republic offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
Side-by-side comparison of the Brazil VITEM XIV and the Czech Republic Zivno.
Criteria Brazil VITEM XIV Czech Republic Zivno
Minimum income / month €1,380 No fixed threshold
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Savings accepted
Initial duration 1 year 1 year
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay 2 years 1 year
Path to permanent residence No Yes (better)
Path to citizenship No Via permanent residence
Family inclusion No Yes (better)
Working for local clients Not allowed Allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation Standard resident taxation (Flat-rate (paušální daň) for OSVČ)
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €100 (better) ≈ €200
Where to apply Embassy / consulate, Online Embassy / consulate
Processing time 1 weeks 13–17 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Brazil VITEM XIV →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Czech Republic Zivno →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Don't forget insurance

Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.

Insurance for Brazil → Insurance for Czech Republic →

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