Brazil by nationality
United States: visas and residence in Brazil
What this passport means for visiting Brazil, living here and paying tax, from Itamaraty's visa table, the Federal Police and the Receita Federal.
In short
You need a visit visa before you travel. No residence agreement is specific to this nationality, but the digital nomad, work, retirement, investor, family reunion and study routes are open to every nationality. Brazil has no tax treaty with this country, but the Receita Federal recognises reciprocity.
- Stay
- Visa required Up to 90 days on a visit visa
- Extension
- Depends on your visa. Ask the Federal Police before your stay ends.
- Travel with
- Passport
- Residence agreements
- None specific to this nationality
- Double taxation
- Reciprocity
Routes open to every nationality
Whatever your passport, these depend on your work, income, family or studies.
- Visa toolsDigital nomad visa checkWhether you qualify for Brazil's VITEM XIV: the income rule, who counts as a foreign employer, and the documents.
- Residency and citizenship guidesWork visaResidence for a job with an employer in Brazil: the six qualification routes.
- Residency and citizenship guidesRetirement visaResidence for retirees with a pension they can transfer to Brazil.
- Visa toolsInvestor visa calculatorWhether your investment in a company or in property reaches the minimum for residence.
- Residency and citizenship guidesFamily reunion visaResidence to join a Brazilian or a resident relative in Brazil.
- Residency and citizenship guidesStudent visaResidence to study, intern or do an exchange at a Brazilian institution.
United States: registrations in Brazil
New Federal Police registrations of this nationality each year, on every route.
| Year | New registrations |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,990 |
| 2023 | 3,286 |
| 2024 | 3,732 |
| 2025 | 3,361 |
| 2026* | 1,150 |
Most common routes, 2022 to 2026
- Religious work: 6,216
- Family reunion: 3,698
- Study: 1,339
* 2026 covers January to April only. These are new Federal Police registrations, not visas issued.
Tax: does Brazil have a treaty with your country?
Brazil has no tax treaty with this country, but the Receita Federal recognises reciprocity. Income tax paid there can be credited against Brazilian tax, within the Receita Federal's limits, without having to prove reciprocity. This covers national income tax only, not state or local taxes.
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Common questions
United States: do I need a visa to visit Brazil?
You need a visit visa before you travel. Up to 90 days on a visit visa. Depends on your visa. Ask the Federal Police before your stay ends.
United States: how can I live in Brazil?
No residence agreement is specific to this nationality, but the digital nomad, work, retirement, investor, family reunion and study routes are open to every nationality.
United States: does Brazil have a tax treaty?
Brazil has no tax treaty with this country, but the Receita Federal recognises reciprocity. Income tax paid there can be credited against Brazilian tax, within the Receita Federal's limits, without having to prove reciprocity. This covers national income tax only, not state or local taxes.
Official sources
Itamaraty visa table, updated October 7, 2026 ↗
Treaties to avoid double taxation, Receita Federal ↗
Checked against official sources on October 7, 2026. For ordinary passports, visiting for tourism or business without being paid in Brazil. Overstaying leads to a daily fine. Preliminary guidance, not legal advice. Emigro gives preliminary guidance, not legal advice. Emigro is a private company, not affiliated with the Brazilian government, the Federal Police, Itamaraty, the Ministry of Justice or the Receita Federal. Emigro is not a law firm and does not provide legal services. Lawyers listed are independent, registered with the OAB, and solely responsible for their advice.