Brazil’s New Digital Nomad Visa Introduction In January of 2022, Brazil launched South America’s first Digital Nomad Visa. The Digital Nomad Visa, formally known as VITEM XIV, allows qualified applicants to stay in Brazil for 1 year at a time, and can be renewed for 4 years. This visa is ideal for remote workers, freelancers […]
What Does Bolsonaro’s Brazil Look Like For Gringos?
The recent election of Jair Bolsonaro as Brazil’s next president has brought on a deluge of speculation about what this means for the future. Is the world ending or is this just business as usual for Brazilian politics? The endless debates surrounding Bolsonaro’s campaign are now in the past, leaving us to speculate on what could […]
What Are Gringos Best Memories Of Being In Brazil?
Participation in a community gives people a greater sense of belonging. It’s a fact. Getting involved is even more important when we’re a long way away from home. This post is a collection of Brazilian Gringo readers’ best memories in Brazil, shared with the community to give us all a little more insight into the way […]
Will You Make It Past Your First 4 Days in Rio de Janeiro?
“Hey man, how’s Brazil been treating you so far?” “Pretty good. I’ve met a lot of cool people and am learning a lot about the culture,” came the reply with a mild dose of hesitation. I prodded him further by saying, “You don’t sound too enthusiastic about that.” “Well, things are fine now. It’s just that […]
How To Get Hard to Find Items in Brazil
One of the inconveniences of living in Brazil is the difficulty in purchasing consumer goods that are so common in other places. Due to a series of factors, including: protectionist policies created by the Brazilian government to protect local industry against foreign competition, a slew of import tariffs designed to raise additional revenue for government […]