Work (VITEM V)
Foreign citizens that wish to establish temporary residence in Brazil and with a residence permit previously approved by Brazil's board for Labour (Ministry of Economy), as follows:
- to exercise remunerated employment activities at a legally established entity in Brazil (Normative Resolution No. 2/2017), including domestic workers;
- to assist a Brazilian company with technical assistance or technology transfer services under a contract or cooperation agreement between the Brazilian and foreign companies (Normative Resolutions No. 3/2017 and 4/2017); Note: For technical assistance services for a period of up to 180 days, applicants may follow a fast-track residence permit process at the board of Labour (Ministry of Economy) with a processing time of up to 2 working days, before applying for the visa at the Embassy (Normative Resolution No. 3/2017, Article 4).
- to work as a maritime crew member aboard a foreign cruise ship, a foreign offshore vessel/platform, or a foreign fishing ship leased by a Brazilian company, operating in Brazilian waters for more than 90 days (Normative Resolutions No. 5/2017, 6/2017 and 22/2017); Note: for a period up to 90 days, please see the Visit Visa section.
- to assist the Brazilian Government under a contract resulting from an international agreement in which Brazil participates (Normative Resolution No. 7/2017);
- to work as a technician, contractor, volunteer, specialist, scientist, or researcher linked to an official, private or non-governmental entity under the shelter of a cooperation agreement recognized by the Brazilian Ministry of External Relations (Normative Resolution No. 8/2017);
- to represent a foreign financial institution or similar corporation in Brazil (Normative Resolution No. 9/2017);
- to represent a non-profit institution (Normative Resolution No. 10/2017);
- to undertake a position or job to which the Brazilian legislation requires residence for an undetermined period (Normative Resolution No. 12/2017);
- to work as a media correspondent for a foreign newspaper, magazine, radio or television network, or press agency (Normative Resolution No. 17/2017); Note: a residence permit previously approved by Brazil's board of Labour is not necessary in this specific case.
- to receive training at the Brazilian headquarters of the same transnational economic group in order to assimilate corporate culture and management methods and/or share work experience (Normative Resolution No. 18/2017);
- to undertake professional training at a Brazilian branch, subsidiary, or headquarters of the same economic group (Normative Resolution No. 19/2017);
- to work as a professional athlete, coach, or related professional for a Brazilian sports club or association (Normative Resolution No. 47/2017);
- to take part in professional internship programs in order to strengthen academic education and exchange knowledge and cultural/professional experience (Normative Resolution No. 26/2018);
- to receive training in the operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment produced in Brazil (Normative Resolution No. 35/2018);
- to perform auditing or consulting activities for more than 90 days. Note: for a period of up to 90 days, please see the Visit Visa section.
Except for the first case above and for a professional internship, in all other situations, the visa holder may not have any employment relationship in Brazil and, therefore, must continue to receive remuneration from the foreign company or institution.
Eligible dependents of a VITEM V visa holder or applicant may apply for a Temporary Visa XI - Family Reunion.
Except where stated above, approval of a residence permit by the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security is required prior to the visa application. Please check here for details on how to obtain such approval.
It is the responsibility of the sponsor, promoter, or employer to make all necessary arrangements related to the contract in Brazil prior to the lodging of the visa application.
Temporary Visas are issued for up to 1 year, and the residence period is determined by Brazil's Ministry of Justice and ratified by Federal Police upon registration in Brazil (see below). For media correspondents, Temporary Visas are issued for up to 1 year, and the residence period is determined by Federal Police upon registration in Brazil (see below).
Those granted a residence permit for more than one year may continue to enter Brazil throughout their temporary residence period with a valid passport and a Brazilian National Migratory Registration Card - CRMN (previously, National Foreign Registration - RNE).
Holders of any Temporary Visa must register with the Federal Police in Brazil within 90 days of their first arrival in the country. Applicants will receive a Visa Application Form from the Embassy upon the issuance of the visa, which must be presented for such registration.
Once the procedure in Brazil is concluded and approved, the Ministry of Justice and Public Security will transmit the authorization to the Consulate via the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Only then will the applicant be able to proceed and send the visa application by mail to the Consulate after submitting the documentation listed below through the e-consular platform.
In order to confirm whether the Consulate has received the authorization, please send an email to visa.chicago@itamaraty.gov.br.
Foreign nationals who are already in Brazil can apply for a residence permit for the purposes of work directly with the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security (there is no need to return to the United States to get a VITEM V).
LENGTH & EXTENSION OF STAY
Validity period: up to 2 years, depending on the nature of the work.
Limit/expiry date until the first entry in Brazil must occur: counted from the date of issue of the visa.
Initial period of stay: up to 1 year. The initial period during which the individual is allowed to remain in Brazil – counted from the date of the first entry into the country – will be confirmed at the moment of residence registration with the Federal Police.
Residence period: to be determined by the Federal Police.
Extension of stay: The visa holder must contact the Federal Police before the granted residence period ends.
VISA FEES
Click here for information regarding visa fee values and how to pay them.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
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Valid Passport |
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Photo 2x2 inches (specifications) |
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Complete the Application Form (read carefully before applying) |
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Background check |
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Proof of residence |
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Birth Certificate (along with a photocopy) |
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Round trip ticket |
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Proof of Immigration Status in the United States (if not American national) (photocopy) |
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Company letter |
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Consular Fees (non-refundable) |
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* Applicants willing to travel accompanied by their spouse/partner/children must present, in addition to those mentioned above, the following documents:
- Minor children (under 18 years old):
- Original birth certificate;
- Consent Form: by signing the minor's consent form, the parents/legal guardians authorize the visa issue. Both signatures must be certified by a public notary.
- Spouse/partner:
- Original marriage certificate (or equivalent) and/or birth certificate;
- FBI Background check (same as above).
If issued outside the United States, the documents have to be apostilled by the competent authority in the issuing country and, if necessary, translated by a certified translator in Brazil.
FAMILY REUNION
Applicants willing to take their spouse/partner/children /other dependants, please click here to check their eligibility. Dependants may be granted a Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI), bound to the primary VITEM IV application, thus subject to the same conditions (e.g., same length of stay, etc.). Family applications may be lodged jointly or after the primary applicant's VITEM IV has been issued.
If eligible, each applicant must submit the following documents:
Applicant |
Documentation |
Spouse |
See Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI) on the grounds of marriage. |
Partner |
See Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI) on the grounds of stable union. |
Children (son/daughter of any age) |
See Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI) on the grounds of offspring. In this case, presenting the birth certificate is mandatory in order to attest the family relationship/level of relation with the primary applicant. Please note: if the dependent is under 18 years old, both parents/legal guardians must sign the child's Consent Form. Both signatures must be certified by a public notary. |
Note - Supporting documents will vary depending on the purpose of the trip and may be requested at the Consular Authority's discretion.
IMPORTANT
The Consular Authority will determine the type of visa that applies to your case based on the information provided.
Processing time may vary and will be determined by the Consular Authority.
All visa requests shall be initiated through the E-Consular platform. Create an account and upload all necessary documents and wait for the approval.
- Once the documents are approved on the E-Consular platform, the original documentation can be sent by mail or delivered at the Consulate, after an appoinment is scheduled on the E-Consular platform. If mailed, a pre-paid return envelope, exclusively from the USPS, must be included. ATTENTION: it's necessary to present ONLY original versions of the documents that were validated, such as passports, whrere visas are stamped, birth or marriage certificates, green cards, notarized documents, Apostilles, and watermarked FBI criminal records. Otherwise, the issuance of the visa will be held until these documents are mailed or another appointment is scheduled to bring them.
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If the applicant is late to the appointment at the Consulate, it will also be necessary to schedule another time or mail the documents.
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IMPORTANT: the visa is NOT issued on the same day documents are handed in. After it's ready, we'll get in contact so that another appointment can be scheduled on the E-Consular platform to receive it, under the service "Pick up issued visas".
REGISTRATION WITH THE FEDERAL POLICE
Holders of this type of visa must register with the Federal Police within 90 days of their first entry into Brazil. Contact the Federal Police directly to learn how to register.
The Consulate anticipates that, among other documents, the applicant will have to present the Visa Application Form (FPV) provided upon the issue of the visa, as well as the original of the birth and, if it's the case, of the marriage certificate, that must be apostilled by the competent authority in the issuing country. After being apostilled, the document will have to be translated into Portuguese by a sworn translator ("tradutor juramentado") in Brazil.
For additional information documents needed for this type of visa, please email visa.chicago@itamaraty.gov.br.