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Brazil vs Indonesia: the digital nomad visas compared

Verified data Last verified June 10, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Brazil has the lower entry bar: €1,380 per month versus €4,320 for Indonesia.
Side-by-side comparison of the Brazil VITEM XIV and the Indonesia E33G.
Criteria Brazil VITEM XIV Indonesia E33G
Minimum income / month €1,380 (better) €4,320
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Salary / employment contract
Initial duration 1 year 1 year
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay 2 years No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence No Indirect (switch required)
Path to citizenship No Via permanent residence
Family inclusion No Yes (better)
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit) Not required
Insurance duration required Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €100 (better) ≈ €337
Where to apply Embassy / consulate, Online Online
Processing time 1 weeks 1 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Brazil VITEM XIV →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Indonesia E33G →

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.

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