Work - VITEM V

Publicado em 19/07/2022 11h57 Atualizado em 22/04/2024 05h17

Work (VITEM V)

This visa requires approval from the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security, who, then, will send the authorisation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The application procedure is initiated in Brazil by the Brazilian sponsoring company with submission of the pertinent application and supporting documents to the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security.

1) ELIGIBILITY:

Foreign citizens that wish to establish temporary residence in Brazil and with residence permit previously approved by the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, as follows:

RN 2/2017	to exercise remunerated employment activities at a legally established entity in Brazil;
RN 3/2017 RN 4/2017	to assist a Brazilian company with technical assistance or technology transfer services under a contract or cooperation agreement between the brazilian and the foreign companies; Note: For technical assistance services for a period up to 180 days applicants may follow a fast-track residence permit process at the Ministry of Justice and Public Security with processing time of up to 2 working days, before applying for the visa at the Embassy.
RN 5/2017 RN 6/2017 RN 22/2017	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; Note: for a period up to 90 days, please see the VIVIS section.
RN 7/2017	to assist the Brazilian Government under a contract resulting from an international agreement in which Brazil participates;
RN 8/2017 RN 29/2018	to work as technician, service provider, volunteer, specialist, and teacher, linked to an official, private or non-governmental entity under the shelter of a cooperation agreement recognized by the Brazilian Ministry of External Relations;
RN 9/2017	to represent a foreign financial institution or similar corporation in Brazil;
RN 10/2017	to represent a non-profit institution;
RN 12/2017	to undertake a position or job to which the Brazilian legislation requires residence for an undetermined period of time;
RN 17/2017	to work as media correspondent for a foreign newspaper, magazine, radio or television network or press agency; Note: no residence permit approval by the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security is necessary in this case.
RN 18/2017	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;
RN 19/2017	to undertake professional training at a Brazilian branch, subsidiary or headquarters of the same economic group;
RN 21/2017	to work as a professional athlete for a Brazilian sport club or association;
RN 26/2018	to take part in professional internship programs in order to strenghten academic education and exchange knowledge and cultural/professional experience;
RN 35/2018	to receive training in operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment produced in Brazil;
Auditing/ Consulting	to perform auditing or consulting activities for more than 90 days. Note: for a period up to 90 days, please see the VIVIS section.

PLEASE NOTE: Except for the first case and for professional internship, in all other situations the holder of the visa may not have any employment relationship in Brazil and therefore must continue to receive remuneration from the foreign company or institution.

DEPENDENTS: Eligible dependents of a VITEM V holder or applicant may apply for a Temporary Visa XI - Family Reunion.

2) TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

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 the authorization from the Ministry of Justice and Public Security and ratified by Federal Police upon registration in Brazil.

Those granted with a residence permit for more than 1 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 from 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.

An authorization from the Ministry of Justice and Public Security (Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública - MJSP) is mandatory.

Please note that it is the Brazilian counterpart duty to carry out all formalities at the Ministry of Justice and Public Security in Brazil. VITEM V can only be applied for at the Consular Section after the authorization has been granted by that Ministry.

After the authorization is granted, please apply for the VISA at the Consular Section of the Embassy of Brazil in Ljubljana, with the following mandatory documents:

3) MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION

	DOCUMENT	COMMENTS
1	VISA APPLICATION FORM	Fill out the on-line visa application form. When you open the link, press on the message "CONTINUE TO THIS WEB SITE". Print the "Visa Form Delivery Receipt", paste a PASSPORT SIZE COLOR photograph (3 x 4 cm) over WHITE background (snapshots and computer pictures are not accepted) and SIGN it. Important: For minor children (under 18 years old), the printed RER must be signed by both parents.
2	Passport	Must be valid for at least 6 months Must have at least 2 unused pages
3	Certificate of Criminal Record	For applicants over 18 years Document must me original From country of citizenship and from countries where lived on the last 12 months Documents issued outside Slovenia must be apostilled
4	Birth Certificate	Document must be original It must clearly state parents' full names. If issued outside Slovenia document must be apostilled
5	Proof of payment of consular fee	VITEM V cost is € 105 Payment for consular services is received through bank transfers or deposits and cash is no longer accepted. The applicant must present proof of payment at the time of attendance. The transfer must be arranged in advance and the receipt must be issued only after payment has been confirmed by the bank. Transfers will not be allowed during the service. Cell phone screenshots and receipts that show the status “in process” (v obdelavi) will not be accepted. In the field “Payment details” (namen plačila), enter the name of the applicant and the service required. Examples: John Doe – passport; José das Couves – marriage registration; Jana Vzorec – visa. The bank details for the payment of consular fees are: Name: Embassy of Brazil – Renda Consular Address: Trg republike 3, Ljubljana IBAN: SI56 0284 3026 5806 176 Bank: NLB d.d. BIC: LJBASI2X We inform you that the closest NLB bank agency is located at Trg republike 2, Ljubljana (in the building beside the Embassy's building).
6	For applicants/dependents under 18 years old: Original letter of consent signed by father and mother or legal guardian	The signatures of both parents (or of the legal guardian) must be validated by the Public Notary and then by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A model of letter of consent is available here.
7	Additional documentation required only for news media correspondent/ journalist/ reporter	Letter from the Slovenian company (employer based outside Brazil) The letter must be printed on an official letterhead or stationery from the company/institution and must be signed by a company/organization senior manager. The letter must clearly state: the applicant's position in the company/organization; the precise nature of business of the company/organization; the precise nature of activities the applicant is going to do in Brazil on behalf of the company/organization; full name, physical address, email addresses and phone numbers of company/organization/branch/office the applicant will be assigned to in Brazil; expected date of arrival in Brazil. Supporting documentation that the remuneration will be fully paid by the company abroad. Authorizations (if applicable): In case of commercial filming, publicity and documentaries, prior project approval is required: approval letter issued by the Brazilian National Agency of Cinema (ANCINE). Website: https://www.gov.br/ancine/pt-br/assuntos/atribuicoes-ancine/internacional/filmar-brasil If there’s going to be any filming in conservation areas or in indigenous areas: written authorization from the competent authority: IBAMA: Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais (www.ibama.gov.br) ICMBio: Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade (www.icmbio.gov.br) FUNAI: Fundação Nacional do Índio (www.funai.gov.br)

Important:

Registration with the Federal Police (DPMAF) within 90 days of arrival in Brazil. For this purpose, it is mandatory to present the VISA APPLICATION FORM (which is delivered by the Consular Section together with the passport) upon entry.
ATTENTION: Upon registration, the foreign national must present a document containing both parents' full names (full birth or marriage certificate), which must be duly legalized/apostilled by the competent authority in the issuing country and subsequently translated by a sworn translator (“tradutor juramentado”) in Brazil.

Remember that a visa to travel to Brazil is NOT YOUR RIGHT, and the Consular Authority reserves the right to request for additional documents not mentioned above or call for an interview, at date and time specified by the Consular Authority.

Please note that processing time may be extended in times of heavy workload or due to unforeseen circumstances.

General conditions are subject to change without prior notice.