What are the types of Work Visa?

The list of available Work Visas is quite lengthy, and determining the correct one will be dependent on a variety of factors. The most common types are:

• Temporary Work Visa with Brazilian Employment Agreement:

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. An employment relationship is established between the parties and the company must comply with Brazilian labor and social security law.

• Temporary Technical Visa with Foreign Employment Agreement:

In order to provide technical service, the foreigner continues to be the foreign company’s employee, without an employment bond with the Brazilian company, thus­ 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 valid for 1 (one) year and is renewable for an additional year. Administrative, financial and managerial activities are not considered to be technical assistance.

• Temporary Technical Visa for 90 days:

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. This is usually granted in emergency situations. The new Resolution provides that the Visa must be requested directly to the Brazilian Consulate abroad without any involvement of the Brazilian Ministry of Labour, so the processing time was reduced. Please note that individuals in executive, administrative or financial roles are not entitled to this visa.