WORK VISA - VITEM V

Foreigners travelling to Brazil under an employment contract must hold a temporary work visa (VITEM V). Work visas are also necessary for activities such as professional internships, technical assistance, transfer of technology, maritime workers (for stays that exceed 90 days), and representation of financial institutions, multinational corporations or non-profit institutions.

Work visas must be requested by employers in Brazil and will only be granted after approval by the Brazilian Ministry of Justice. For more information, please visit https://portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br/pt/informacoes-gerais

If your employer’s request is approved, the Ministry of Justice will forward the authorization to the Embassy.

Requirements:

Pre-authorization of residence approved by the Ministry of Justice in Brazil;

• Electronic visa application form available here;
• Visa Request Form Receipt (RER), obtained at the end of the electronic visa application form. The receipt must be printed, signed (by the applicant or by both parents, in case of minors) and the photo must be attached to the appropriate box;
• Valid passport with at least two (2) blank pages;
• Criminal record (issued by the applicant’s country of nationality);
• Additional documents, depending on the type of work activity; Visa fee payment receipt. Visa fees may vary by nationality:

Once your work visa is authorized and you have gathered all the required documents (see list below), you must submit an application at : https://ec-ancara.itamaraty.gov.br/

You will be able to set an appointment after your application is reviewed.

Within 90 days of entry in Brazil, holders of a VITEM V must register at the Federal Police and submit a copy of the visa application form provided by the Consulate.

Visa fees are non-refundable.

Payment must be deposited in US dollars in the following account:  

Bank: TEB - Türk Ekonomi Bankası A.Ş.

Branch: Ankara

Bank Code: 32

Swift Code: TEBUTRIS006

Branch Code: 06

Account Number: 58594231

Nome da Conta: Brezilya Büyükelçiliği

IBAN nº : TR590003200000000058594231

Within 90 days of entry in Brazil, holders of a VITEM V must register at the Federal Police and submit a copy of the visa application form provided by the Embassy.