Brazil work visa

1. Paid work with employment in Brazil (VITEM V)

   Visa needed

   People of any nationality taking paid employment in Brazil can use this category.

   Stay

   Two years of residency, followed by a route to permanent residency.

   1. Obtain authorization from the General Coordination of Immigration.
   2. Apply for the visa.

2. Paid work without employment in Brazil (VITEM V)

   Visa needed

   People of any nationality doing paid work without employment in Brazil can use the relevant category.

   Stay

   One or two years of residency.

   1. Obtain prior immigration authorization if your case requires it.
   2. Apply for the visa.

3. Research, teaching or academic employment (VITEM I)

   Visa needed

   People of any nationality taking research, teaching or academic employment in Brazil can use this category.

   Stay

   Two years of residency, followed by a route to permanent residency.

   1. Obtain authorization from the General Coordination of Immigration.
   2. Apply for the visa.

1. Obtain authorization from the General Coordination of Immigration if your work category requires it.
2. Apply for the temporary visa. Nationals exempt from visitor visas may apply online.
3. If you intend to stay more than 90 days, register with the Federal Police within 90 days after arrival.
4. Obtain a work card if you will be employed in Brazil.

• Prior immigration authorization where required.
• A work card is required for employment in Brazil.

• Temporary visa holders intending to stay more than 90 days must register with the Federal Police within 90 days after arrival.
• A taxpayer number is required for various transactions.
• The General Coordination of Immigration is also called CGIG.
• The work card and taxpayer number can be obtained online free of charge.
• Other categories, including student and family reunification visas, also allow employment.

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