Temporary Work Visa (VITEM V)
VI. Important information regarding the visa process
VII. Visa frequently asked questions - FAQ
I. General information
Foreign citizens travelling to Brazil under a work contract must have a Temporary Work Visa.
Note: EU nationals travelling to Brazil on tourism or business purposes (engaging in business activities such as holding meetings, participating in corporate fairs and events, seeking commercial opportunities, signing contracts), max. 90 days, no longer require a visa to enter the country.
However, those travelling to Brazil for work reasons need a temporary work visa, even if they are nationals from EU countries.
ATTENTION:
The need for a visa to Brazil is related to the person's nationality. Having a Finnish residence permit and / or a residence permit or visa from another country does not exempt your from a Brazilian visa, when the Brazilian visa is needed due to your nationality.
Check the need for a Brazilian visa, due to your nationality, and visa exemptions on our website "Nationalities that require a visa and visa exemptions" (this list is updated on a regular basis ).
The work visa requires prior approval of the work contract, and subsequent publishing of the Previous Residence Authorization, by the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, in Brazil, to which the Brazilian employer has to address the relevant request.
Information about the Previous Residence Authorization process is available for Brazilian companies in Portuguese at https://portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br/pt/informacoes-gerais
After the authorization is published in Brazil, it must still be officially communicated to the Embassy of Brazil at which the foreign citizen wishes to apply for the visa.
Only after the Embassy of Brazil in Helsinki receives official notice of that previous residence authorization, from Brazil, will the Consular Section be able to process a Temporary Work Visa application.
Important:
Make sure that the information on the previous residency authorization request is correct and accurate.
In case of mismatching information (for example, differences in the applicant’s name, date or place of birth, company in Brazil, etc.), a correction must be requested by the Brazilian company, in Brazil, to the Ministry of Justice and Public Security.
Only after we receive a new notice from the competent authorities in Brazil, showing the correction, will the visa be ready to be processed.
Under no circumstances will a visa be granted to a person with misspells in their name, birth date, birth place or mismatching work company, than those exactly mentioned in the Previous Residence Authorization.
Note that mismatching or wrong information in the Previous Residence Authorization unnecessarily delays the authorization notice to the Embassy and, therefore, the whole processing of the visa.
Note: The work authorization is valid for 6 months from the date of decision by the Ministry of Justice and Public Security.
If a visa application is not present to the Embassy within that time, a new authorization will be needed.
II. How to apply for a visa
A) Preliminary Requirement
First, it is necessary to check whether the Previous Residence Authorization has been officially notified to the Embassy in Helsinki.
To check if your work authorization has been received by the Embassy and therefore a visa application may be submitted to the Embassy:
1) Access the VALID PREVIOUS RESIDENCE AUTHORIZATIONS LIST
- If your passport is listed, you may apply for the temporary work visa, according to instructions on this page (follow to section B - Application).
- If your passport is NOT listed, you either a) lack a previous residence authorization; b) your authorization has not yet been officially communicated to the Embassy; or c) your authorization is no longer valid. In that case, you may not apply for the visa at the Embassy.
Important: The Valid Previous Residence Authorization list is updated daily, as soon as authorizations are received by the Embassy.
B) Visa Application
Once the authorization is received by the Embassy and your passport listed at the Valid Previous Residence Authorizations List, you may submit your visa application.
The visa application and all original documents (check below section III - Mandatory documents) must be sent by mail (Posti) or deposited in our mailbox (only from Monday to Friday, from 10:00 to 13:00 h).
It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure the application is lodged accordingly and with all original mandatory documents (in paper).
Important: The same documents must be uploaded to the online form and sent by mail (in paper).
Incomplete applications will not be processed and will be returned to the applicant, by mail, for corrections.
III. Mandatory documents
Note: All the following listed documents are mandatory.
All documents must be presented in original (copies are not accepted).
Incomplete applications will not be processed and will be returned to the applicant for corrections.
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1) Online visa application form - "Recibo de Entrega de Requerimento"
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Fill in the electronic application form at https://formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br/, upload all requested documents, submit, print out, sign. When filling in the application form it is very important to completely fill out all fields and upload all required documents. Important: Special attention to the field parents’ full names, that should be informed as stated in your extract from population / birth certificate (item 5). Note: If deceased, their full names will still be required. Attention: It is also very important to inform your (own) correct telephone number and your (own) correct e-mail address. a) The form should be signed inside the designated box in blue or black ink. Do not exceed the borders. b) Applicant must upload photo, signature and all mandatory documents. |
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2) Original valid passport |
a) The passport should be valid for the entirety of the intended stay. b) The Consular Section of the Embassy reserves the right not to endorse soiled, damaged or defaced passports. c) The passport must have at least 2 unused (blank) pages. Note that pages reserved for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes. d) Applicants with a valid Brazilian visa must also present the passport with the visa, even if it is in another passport or the passport has expired. |
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3) One recent (3 months maximum) 36mm x 47mm photograph |
The photo dimensions for the Brazilian visa are the same as the standard size for the Finnish passport. a) Photo must be in color, front view, white background, no shadows, ICAO standard (example here). b) The photo should be "developed" in photography paper, in ultra high quality. Photos in regular paper, with low quality or digital only versions are not accepted. c) The photo should be recent (3 months old maximum). The same photo cannot be used for more than one application. Note: To avoid your photo being rejected, we strongly recommend to use a professional photographer's service. |
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4) Original Extract from the Criminal Records |
4.1 If living in Finland for one year or longer: Finnish Extract from the Criminal Records a) The Extract from the Criminal Records must show the applicant's full name and city of birth. The city of birth must be written exactly the same way as in the passport - same spelling and same language. Important: City of birth "abroad" or city of birth showing only the name of the country are NOT accepted. b) The extract should be with ink stamp and signature. Digital versions / digital signatures are not accepted. c) The extract must be recent (3 months old maximum). d) The extract must be issued originally in English. If not issued originally in English, the foreign extract must also receive an official translation to English. e) The extract must be notarized in Maistraatti (receive an Apostille) - - https://dvv.fi/en/apostille-en-org . |
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4.2 If living in Finland for less than one year: Certificate of criminal records from the country of origin / last residences a) The certificate of criminal records must show the applicant's full name and city of birth. The city of birth must be written exactly the same way as in the passport - same spelling and same language. Important: City of birth "abroad" or city of birth showing only the name of the country are NOT accepted. b) The certificate should be with ink stamp and signature. Digital versions / digital signatures are not accepted. c) The certificate must be recent (3 months old maximum) d) The certificate must be issued originally in English. If not issued originally in English, the certificate must also receive an official translation to English. e) Certificates issued in countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention must receive an Apostille. Apostille authorities, by country: https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/authorities1/?cid=41 f) Certificates issued in countries that are not members of the Hague Apostille Convention must be legalized by the Brazilian Diplomatic Representation (Brazilian Embassy or Consulate) in the country where the certificates were issued. |
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5) Original Extract from the Population information system (Finnish citizens) or Birth certificate (citizens of other countries) |
5.1. For Finnish nationals: a) The Extract from the Population Information System or Birth certificate must show the parents' full names b ) The Extract from Population Information System or Birth certificate must show the applicant's city of birth. The city must be written exactly the same way as in the passport - same spelling and same language. Important: City of birth "abroad" or city of birth showing only the name of the country are not accepted. c) The certificate should be with ink stamp and signature. Digital versions / digital signatures are not accepted. d) The certificate must be issued originally in English. If not issued originally in English, the certificate must also receive an official translation to English. e) The Finnish extract must be notarized in Maistraatti (receive an Apostille) - https://dvv.fi/en/apostille-en-org |
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5.2. For other nationalities: a) Birth certificate issued by official Authority from the country of origin, which shows the parents' full names. b) The birth certificate must show the applicant's city of birth. The city of birth must be written exactly the same way as in the passport - same spelling and same language. Important: City of birth "abroad" or city of birth showing only the name of the country are NOT accepted. c) The certificate should be with ink stamp and signature. Digital versions / digital signatures are not accepted. d) The certificate must be issued originally in English. If not issued originally in English, the certificate must also receive an official translation to English. e) Certificates issued in countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention must receive an Apostille. Apostille authorities, by country: https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/authorities1/?cid=41 f) Certificates issued in countries that are not members of the Hague Apostille Convention must be legalized by the Brazilian Diplomatic Representation (Brazilian Embassy or Consulate) in the country where the certificates were issued. |
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6) Non-Finnish nationals: Proof of regular immigration status in Finland (original Finnish residence permit card) |
A certified copy of the Finnish residence permit card (done at Maistraatti) is also accepted. An apostille is not needed. |
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7) Buy 1 (one) prepaid postal label at Posti website |
Buy the postal label "maximum 250g" type, at the Posti website (choose express OR registered): (Express Letter) https://www.posti.fi/en/private/letters-and-mail/send-a-letter-or-postcard/valuable-or-urgent-items (Registered Letter) https://www.posti.fi/en/private/letters-and-mail/send-a-letter-or-postcard/valuable-or-urgent-items Note: Express letters are faster than registered letters. Instructions on how to correctly purchase the Posti postal label are available on our website at “Posti - Postal Label”. Terms and conditions for services by mail are available on our website at "Service by Mail ( Posti )" IMPORTANT: Applications sent to the Embassy without the postal label will NOT be processed. To avoid unnecessary delays on your visa application, please follow our instructions an provide us with the Posti prepaid postal label. |
IV. Consular fee
Once the application is received, the Consular Section will check whether it has been duly prepared and that it contains all documents.
If the application is complete, correct and ready for processing, the Consular Section will forward the applicant, by e-mail, information for payment of the consular fee.
The consular fee for a temporary work visa is €120,00 for nationals of most countries, with some exceptions.
All consular fees must be lodged to the Embassy of Brazil’s account, by transfer originating from a Finnish bank account.
The Consular Section will only send payment information (by e-mail to the applicant) after the required documentation has been received and checked.
Payments in advance are not accepted.
V. Processing time
The estimated processing time for temporary visas is up to 5 working days after all the documentation has been received at the Embassy and fees are paid.
Important: The Consular Section does not provide express or emergency visa services of any sort.
In times of heavy workload processing times may increase. Therefore, do not leave your application to the last minute and do not commit yourself to travel plans until your visa is granted.
Nationals from certain countries require additional consultation with the Brazilian Ministry of External Relations before a visa can be granted. In that case the processing time may be longer than usual.
Note: The Consular Section does not provide information on the status of visa applications that are already being analysed.
IMPORTANT:
The Consular Section does not offer urgent, express or faster services of any kind and does not issue urgent or emergency documents, including visas. Check the current processing times for consular services at "Processing Times".
Visa applicants must allow the Embassy the full processing time. If you have a trip to another country and cannot wait for the processing time DO NOT apply for a visa with us, as we cannot hurry up your process due to your private engagements.
More information on the visa process is available here.
VI. Important information regarding the visa process
- Visa requests that lack any of the documents listed will not be processed and will be returned to the applicant.
- The requirements listed above should not, in any way, be considered all inclusive.
- The Consular Section of the Brazilian Embassy in Helsinki reserves the right to request additional information and/or documentation when they are deemed necessary.
- A Consular interview may be requested by the Brazilian Consular Authority whenever necessary to clarify circumstances of the trip or identity / information provided by the applicant.
- Visa applications may be refused by lack of documents or for inconsistencies in the data provided (incomplete or mismatching information).
- A visa shall be denied to any foreign citizen who, when submitting his/her application, behaves in an aggressive, insulting or disrespectful way.
- Keep in mind that visas may be granted or denied by the Brazilian Consular Authority in Finland, even if the work contract has been authorized and the previous residence authorization issued by the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, according to Brazilian migratory law and visa regulations.
- Please note that issuing or denying a visa is a sovereign act of Governments. It is a prerogative applied by every country and strengthened by international practice. The kind of visa - if granted - and the validity period of the visa are also a sovereign decision of the Brazilian Consular Authority in Finland.
- All temporary visa holders must mandatorily register themselves with the Federal Police within 90 days from first entry.
Upon registration, the individual will have to present all the following documents:
a) Passport with the Brazilian temporary work visa;
b) Original Visa Application Form Receipt (with stamp and signature of the Brazilian Consular Authority in Finland);
c) Extract from Population Information System (or Birth Certificate) containing both parents’ full names (the same presented to the Embassy with the visa application); and
d) Extract from the Criminal Records (applicants over 18 years old) (the same presented to the Embassy with the visa application).
IMPORTANT: The extract from population / birth certificate and the extract from criminal records must receive an apostille (for countries that are part of the Apostille Convention, for example, Finland) or legalized by a Brazilian Embassy (countries that are not part of the Hague Apostille Convention) in the country of origin.
The documents must also be subsequently translated from to Portuguese, in Brazil, by a sworn translator ("tradutor juramentado").
- It is strongly recommended that bearers of temporary visas to Brazil register themselves at the Tax Revenue Office (Receita Federal), before the trip, to acquire a Brazilian CPF number. The CPF is necessary for many daily activities in Brazil, for example opening a bank account, buying and activating telephone sim cards, renting appartments, signing contracts with service providers (internet, telephone, energy, water, gas), doing business in Brazil, etc.
The CPF for foreign citizens is requested at the Embassy, only in person (by appointment). Instructions on how to proceed are available on our website at CPF - Foreign citizens resident in Finland.
- General terms and conditions are subject to change without prior notice.