VITEM V - Work

For foreign workers, including for technical assistance, for professional training/internship, as maritime crew and as media correspondent.

Publicado em 09/07/2022 04h31 Atualizado em 02/10/2024 23h31

Eligibility

Foreign citizens that wish to establish temporary residency in Brazil and with a residence permit previously approved by Brazil's board for Labour (Ministry of Justice and Public Safety), 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 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 residency for an undetermined period of time (Normative Resolution No. 12/2017);
- to work as 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. 47/2022);
- 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 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 up to 90 days, please see the Visit Visa section.
Except for the first case above 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.
Eligible dependents of a VITEM V visa holder or applicant may apply for a Temporary Visa XI - Family Reunion.

Terms and Conditions

Except where stated above, approval of prior permit of residence by the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Safety is required, prior to 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 residency 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 residency period is determined by Federal Police upon registration in Brazil (see below).
- Those granted with a residence permit for more than 1 year may continue to enter Brazil throughout their temporary residency period with a valid passport and a Brazilian National Migratory Registry Card - CRNM (previously, National Registry of Foreigners - 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.

Required Documents

Document	Remarks
Application form	Fill-out the Online Visa Application Form; Click "SEND" to receive your processing number and receipt; Print the receipt; Attach one PASSPORT SIZE color photograph over white background. Snapshots and computer pictures are not accepted; SIGN the receipt and deliver it to the Consular Section together with all other required documents (walk-in basis, no appointment needed).
Prior permit of residence	Previously applied for by the sponsoring company and approved by Brazil's Board for Labour (Ministry of Justice and Public Safety) before the application can submited; Applications will only be processed after the Embassy has received said authorization from the Brazilian authorities.
Proof of immigration status	For non-Singaporeans/PR, original or front and back copy of the applicable pass (EP, S Pass, DP, LTVP, Student Pass, etc.); For permanent residents, original or front and back copy of the NRIC ("blue IC").
Passport	Valid for no less than 6 months (damaged or defaced passports will not be accepted); With at least 2 blank visa pages remaining (exluding those marked for amendments and observations).
Criminal background check	Issued within the past 90 days by the Singapore Police Force (Certificate of Clearance - COC) and for every country the applicant has lived in for the past 12 months; Documents not issued in Singapore must be apostilled by the issuing country's competent authority or certified by the Brazilian Embassy or Consulate in the country of origin; For emergency or urgent technical assistance, authorized as such by the Ministry of Labour for a period up to 180 days, said document is not necessary.
Birth certificate	Original or clear copy, stating parents' full names, unless the applicant's passport already contains such information. Certified English translation must be provided if the document is not issued in English.
Air ticket	Valid ticket (one-way ticket accepted), showing the airline's booking code (travel agent's or any other third party's code will not be accepted); Applications with only a flight pre-booking or intend itinerary will not be entertained.
Purpose-specific documents	Technical assistance or Technology transfer: Original company letter, including name and nature of activity of the company, description of activities to be performed by the applicant, complete address of the office where the applicant will perform such activities and confirmation that the applicant will not receive any payment from Brazilian sources; Maritime crew: Original company letter, including name and nature of activity of the company, description of activities to be performed by the applicant and confirmation that the applicant will not receive any payment from Brazilian sources; Media correspondents: Valid ticket, showing the airline's booking code (travel agent's or any other third party's code will not be accepted). Applications with only a flight pre-booking or intend itinerary will not be entertained. Original company letter, including name and nature of activity of the company, description of activities to be performed by the applicant, complete address of the office where the applicant will perform such activities and confirmation that the applicant will not receive any payment from Brazilian sources; For commercial and publicity filming, authorization from Brazilian National Cinema Agency - ANCINE; Statement of commitment by the Brazilian co-producer, with signature certified by notary public or eletronic signed (https://www.gov.br/governodigital/pt-br/assinatura-eletronica), that the applicant will not engage in any activity in indian areas or natural reserves without the proper authorizations. Training in operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment produced in Brazil: Valid ticket, showing the airline's booking code (travel agent's or any other third party's code will not be accepted). Applications with only a flight pre-booking or intend itinerary will not be entertained. Proof of aquisition, by the foreign company, of the machinery or equipment produced in Brazil; Letter from the Singapore company confirming the applicant's employment; Simplified training program, stating the applicant's professional expertise and the scope, place and duration of the training; Original letter from the Brazilian company, with signature certified by notary public or eletronic signed (https://www.gov.br/governodigital/pt-br/assinatura-eletronica), stating that the applicant's remuneration will be paid by the foreign employer. International cooperation with the Brazilian government: Valid ticket, showing the airline's booking code (travel agent's or any other third party's code will not be accepted). Applications with only a flight pre-booking or intend itinerary will not be entertained. Cooperation agreement, clearly mentioning the applicant's trip; Proof of qualification and professional experience compatible with the activity to be performed in Brazil; Original invitation letter, with signature certified by notary public or eletronic signed (https://www.gov.br/governodigital/pt-br/assinatura-eletronica), stating the conditions of stay, the activity to be carried out and the intended period and confirmation that the applicant will not receive any payment from Brazilian sources.
CPF (Brazilian Individual Taxpayer Registry)	If you already have, please provide it along with the other documents; If not, please click here and follow the instructions to apply for it.

Visa Fee and Processing Time

VITEM V fee is S$ 150.00.

On a reciprocity basis, distinct visa fees applies for citizens of:

Belgium: free of charge, for stays up to 90 days;
Italy: free of charge, for stays up to 90 days;
Norway: free of charge, for stays up to 90 days;
Sweden: free of charge, for stays up to 90 days;
United Kingdom: S$ 322.50 (only if duration of stay exceeds 180 days);
USA: S$ 435.00.

Payment must be made through one of the following options:

PayNow transfer to PayNow ID (UEN) S68DP0048C or by scanning the QR code below:
FAST transfer or cash deposit at United Overseas Bank (UOB), account number: 339332338-6 - Embassy of Brazil;
Please input applicant's name or application number in the "reference" or "comment" field when using PayNow or FAST transfers;
In case of multiple applications, a single payment can be made for the total ammount.

Visas are processed in 24 hours, with collection on the next working day.

Visas for media correspondents must be authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Brazil after the submission and, therefore, may take additional time for processing.
Please note that processing time may be extended in times of heavy workload or due to unforeseen circumstances.

Remarks

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 requirements are not all-inclusive. When processing a visa submission, the Embassy may request additional information/documentation. All required supporting documentation must be issued in Singapore or be easily verifiable by the Consular Section.
The Embassy accepts visa submissions by the applicant in person or by a third party, acting on his/her behalf, or a travel/visa agency in Singapore. The Embassy cannot and will not recommend any such firm.
A visa shall be denied to any foreign citizen who, when submitting his/her application, behaves in an aggressive, insulting or disrespectful way.
General conditions are subject to change without prior notice.

For further questions, please write to visas.singapore@itamaraty.gov.br