Brazil Visa Fee & Cost Updates
Brazil implemented a R$100 sustainable tourism tax for Angra dos Reis and a 0.9% transitional tax on foreign digital services. While federal authorities eliminated the 20% import tax on goods under $50 and halved consular passport fees, travelers and residents face penalties up to 20% for late income tax filings after May 29. These updates reflect shifting costs for digital nomads and expats regarding local services and international imports.
Brazil visitors pay R$50 to R$100 as Taxa de Turismo Sustentável goes live
Visitors to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande now face a mandatory Sustainable Tourism Tax of up to R$100. Travelers should prepare for potential transit disruptions as local protests continue over the new fee implementation.
Brazil starts 0.9% CBS transitional tax on Aug. 1
Brazil is implementing a new Contribution on Goods and Services (CBS) that requires foreign platforms and digital service providers to comply with local invoicing standards. Digital nomads and expats using international software or consulting services while in Brazil may see these costs rise due to the new 8.8% tax rate.
Brazil scraps 20% federal tax on imports under $50
Brazil has eliminated the 20% import tax on international e-commerce purchases valued under $50. This change reduces the cost for expats and digital nomads to source small electronics and personal goods from international retailers while living in the country.
Brazil halves consular passport fees for citizens abroad starting June 1
Brazil will reduce the cost of issuing passports at embassies and consulates worldwide. This change lowers the administrative burden for dual nationals and Brazilian expats maintaining their documentation while living overseas.
Brazil fines late income tax filers up to 20% after the May 29 deadline
Foreigners who spend more than 183 days in Brazil within 12 months become tax residents and must report worldwide income, crypto and offshore assets. Filing after the May 29 deadline brings a fine of 1% a month on the tax due, from a R$165.74 minimum up to 20%.
Brazil's 12% Crude Oil Export Tax Already Facing Court Blocks
On April 8, 2026, a Brazilian federal court in Rio de Janeiro issued an injunction exempting several international oil companies (TotalEnergies, Repsol Sinopec, Galp's Petrogal, Shell, and Equinor) from a newly enacted 12% tax on crude oil exports. The tax had been introduced about a month earlier amid rising oil prices linked to regional conflict. The court ruled it may be unconstitutional (as primarily revenue-raising rather than regulatory). A government appeal was denied on or around April 10, maintaining the suspension for these firms (state-owned Petrobras was not affected). A final ruling is pending. This could indirectly influence energy sector investments, expat employment in oil/gas, or broader economic signals for foreigners, though it is not a direct tax on individuals or digital nomads.