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Brazil vs Iceland: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Brazil has the lower entry bar: €1,380 per month versus €6,935 for Iceland.
  • Brazil grants a longer initial stay (12 months vs 6), and it is renewable.
  • Tax treatment differs: Brazil — standard resident taxation; Iceland — unclear — verify individually. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Brazil VITEM XIV and the Iceland Remote Work Long-Term Visa.
Criteria Brazil VITEM XIV Iceland Remote Work Long-Term Visa
Minimum income / month €1,380 (better) €6,935
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Salary / employment contract
Initial duration 1 year (better) 6 months
Renewable Yes (better) No
Maximum total stay 2 years 6 months
Path to permanent residence No No
Path to citizenship No No
Family inclusion No Yes (better)
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation Unclear — verify individually
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €100 ≈ €85 (better)
Where to apply Embassy / consulate, Online In country
Processing time 1 weeks 2–4 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Brazil VITEM XIV →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Iceland Remote Work Long-Term Visa →

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 Iceland →

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