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Brazil VITEM XIV – retiree: income requirement, dividends and tax
Dividend income does not count toward this program's requirement, per the official source.
| Fact | What the official source says | Status | Primary source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income floor | Proof of retirement and ability to transfer at least US$2,000/month to Brazil. | Verified | gov.br |
| Do dividends count? | No — the visa is based on retirement/pension income. | Verified | gov.br |
| Tax on foreign dividends | Income from foreign financial investments, including dividends, is taxed at 15% in the annual adjustment (Lei 14.754/2023). | Verified | planalto.gov.br |
| Tax on crypto gains | Virtual assets held abroad count as foreign financial investments, taxed at 15% (Lei 14.754/2023). Domestic holdings follow separate rules. | Verified | planalto.gov.br |
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