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Brazil vs Mexico: 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 €3,955 for Mexico.
  • Only Mexico offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
Side-by-side comparison of the Brazil VITEM XIV and the Mexico RT.
Criteria Brazil VITEM XIV Mexico RT
Minimum income / month €1,380 (better) €3,955
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 1 year 1 year
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay 2 years 4 years
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 Limited
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit) Not required
Insurance duration required Full visa period —
Application fee ≈ €100 ≈ €48.50 (better)
Where to apply Embassy / consulate, Online Embassy / consulate, In country
Processing time 1 weeks 0.2–2 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Brazil VITEM XIV →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Mexico RT →

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 Mexico →

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