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Brazil vs Turkey: 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 €2,584 for Turkey.
Side-by-side comparison of the Brazil VITEM XIV and the Turkey DNV.
Criteria Brazil VITEM XIV Turkey DNV
Minimum income / month €1,380 (better) €2,584
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) Required in practice
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €100 —
Where to apply Embassy / consulate, Online Online, Embassy / consulate, In country
Processing time 1 weeks 4–12 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Brazil VITEM XIV →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

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Turkey DNV →

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 Turkey →

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