Work Permits and Work Visas

This type of work visa is intended for foreigners that are engaged in remunerated activities in a Brazilian company. Also, it is required to execute a local Labor Contract valid for up to 2 (two) years, renewable for another 2 years.

It’s required from the candidate:

• A evidence of instruction and professional practice in the field in which the individual will work in Brazil.
• A master's degree or higher that is compatible with the activities that will be carried out in Brazil. In case the position does not require a degree, the foreigner must document at least 3 years of experience in that profession.

In order to provide technical service, the foreigner continues to be the foreign company’s employee, without an employment bond for 1 (one) year and might be extended just once, for equal period.

In order to provide short term technical services, we have a more simplified work visa, for a period of 90 days and cannot be extended, unless need is proven. This is usually granted in emergency situations, ex. machinery broken down. or natural disaster. The visa musd with the Brazilian company - there is no control on how the person is paid or employed. This type of work visa is authorized based on a Transfer of Technology, Technical Assistance or Technical Cooperation Agreement executed by and between the Brazilian company and the foreign company, in addition to the submission of a detailed Training Plan.

The visa is valit be obtained from a Brazilian consulate in the applicant's home country, and the registration with the Federal Police Department that must occur within 30 days is mandatory. The recipient is allowed to apply for another type of visa during the 90-day period, if necessary.

This type of visa is authorized for Apprenticeship, between companies of the same economic group or professional training for recent graduates. The visa is valid for a maximum of 1 (one) year, non-extendable, without employment bond in Brazil.