🛂 Visa comparison
Argentina vs Brazil digital nomad visa
Two of the nomad visas Americans compare most, side by side: what each asks for, how long it lasts, where it leads, and what life costs in each country.
The short version
- Argentina sets no minimum monthly income; Brazil asks about $1,500 a month.
- Life is cheaper in Brazil: from $995 a month all-in in Fortaleza, vs $1,131 in Mendoza.
Side by side
| Measure | 🇦🇷 Argentina | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| 🛂 Visa | Digital Nomad Visa (2022) | Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) |
| 💵 Income needed | No official minimum (~$2,500/mo assumed); CV + qualifications required | $1,500/mo or $18,000 savings |
| ≈ In US dollars | no minimum | $1,500/mo |
| 💳 Fees | ~$200 | ~$100-290 (consulate-dependent) |
| ⏳ Length | 180 days | 1 yr |
| 🔁 Renewal | Once (+180 days) | Yes, +1 yr |
| 🏠 Path to residency | Not via DNV; Rentista, PR in 2-3 yrs, citizenship ~2 yrs residence | DNV years generally don't count; retirement/investor routes do |
| 🧾 Tax once resident | 🔴 Heavy · Worldwide income, top 35% | 🔴 Heavy · Worldwide income, top 27.5% |
| 🗓️ Visa-free visit first | 90 days | 90 days |
| 💰 Cheapest city, all-in | $1,131 · Mendoza | $995 · Fortaleza |
General reference, not immigration or tax advice. Income figures in US dollars are converted at current rates from each visa's own requirement; confirm with the consulate before applying.