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title: "Brazil Work visa requirements 2026: 2-year stay"
url: https://settleanywhere.com/countries/brazil/vitem-v-work/
lang: en
updated: 2026-10-11
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Brazil · Work

# Brazil Work visa

**First stay:** 2 yrs

VITEM V — Trabalho

First checked against official sources on 11 Oct 2026 [Change log](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/)

- **First stay:** 2 yrs (Visa valid up to 1 year for the first entry; stay of up to 2 years as authorised by the Ministry of Justice, extendable with its approval.)
- **Who can apply:** Any passport (Nationality and consulate jurisdiction determine the application path.)

## Key facts

Work visa is a work route for Brazil. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.

- **Government fees:** BRL 168 ≈ $34 · BRL 205 ≈ $41
- **First stay:** 2 yrs

## Cost, time and long term

**Government fees: BRL 168 ≈ $34 · BRL 205 ≈ $41**

- BRL 168.13 (≈ $34) Federal Police fee for processing and assessing a residence authorisation request (code 140066); nationals of CPLP countries are exempt.
- BRL 204.77 (≈ $41) Federal Police fee for issuing the Registro Nacional Migratório card (code 140120); no exemption.

**Renewal: Renewable**

Residence for work can be granted for up to 2 years at first, then renewed for up to 2 more years.

[Presidência da República](https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2015-2018/2017/decreto/d9199.htm)

**Permanent residence: Time here counts**

After the initial term the residence can be changed to an indefinite term on request.

[Presidência da República](https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2015-2018/2017/decreto/d9199.htm)

**Citizenship: Time here doesn't count**

Naturalisation needs 4 years of residence with an indefinite term; years on a fixed-term authorisation do not count. The period is 1 year if you have a Brazilian child or Brazilian spouse or partner.

[Presidência da República](https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2015-2018/2017/decreto/d9199.htm)

## Why this route may not fit

Check this before you apply.

- Time on this route doesn't count toward citizenship
- Needs a job offer from an employer in Brazil

### What you'll need

#### Who can apply

- The visa is for foreign professionals whose qualifications or experience match the work to be done in Brazil.
- With an employment relationship, a work offer shown by an individual employment contract or a service contract is required.
- Without an employment relationship, the visa covers technical assistance, technology transfer, representation and professional training.

#### What you must show

- Federal Police fee for processing the residence authorisation request is BRL 168.13 (≈ $34); CPLP nationals are exempt.
- Federal Police fee for issuing the Registro Nacional Migratório card is BRL 204.77 (≈ $41).

#### Documents

- A valid passport with at least two blank pages and a police check from each country of residence in the past 12 months are required.

#### Steps

1. The application has a Brazilian authorisation stage and a consular stage.
2. Residence authorisation is requested from the Ministry of Justice before the visa is issued; the sponsoring company starts the process in Brazil.

#### After you arrive

- Holders register with the Federal Police within 90 days of first entry.

## When you become tax resident

How Brazil decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.

- **Stay on this route:** **Up to 2 years at first, renewable**
- **Tax residence:** - **At least 184 days in a up to 12 months, temporary visa holders** Presence in Brazil, continuous or not, makes a temporary-visa holder a resident on the day the 184th day is completed
- **Foreign-source income:** Brazilian tax residents are taxed on worldwide income at progressive rates up to 27.5%, with foreign-source income reported through Carnê-Leão; since 1 January 2026 a reduction cancels the tax on taxable monthly income up to R$5,000.

[All tax rules for Brazil](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/brazil/tax/) Tax records checked 12 Oct 2026

**Full official text**

Temporary work or service visa, including employment with a Brazilian entity, technical assistance or technology transfer. (sources 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

#### What you must show and pay

- A fee of BRL 168.13 (≈ $34) · Federal Police fee for processing and assessing a residence authorisation request (code 140066); nationals of CPLP countries are exempt. (source 3)
- A fee of BRL 204.77 (≈ $41) · Federal Police fee for issuing the Registro Nacional Migratório card (code 140120); no exemption. (source 3)

#### Requirements

- The visa is for foreign professionals whose qualifications or experience match the work to be done in Brazil. (source 4)
- With an employment relationship, a work offer shown by an individual employment contract or a service contract is required. (source 6)
- Without an employment relationship, the visa covers technical assistance, technology transfer, representation and professional training. (source 6)
- Federal Police fee for processing the residence authorisation request is BRL 168.13 (≈ $34); CPLP nationals are exempt. (source 3)
- Federal Police fee for issuing the Registro Nacional Migratório card is BRL 204.77 (≈ $41). (source 3)
- A valid passport with at least two blank pages and a police check from each country of residence in the past 12 months are required. (source 4)
- The application has a Brazilian authorisation stage and a consular stage. (source 1)
- Residence authorisation is requested from the Ministry of Justice before the visa is issued; the sponsoring company starts the process in Brazil. (sources 6, 4)
- Holders register with the Federal Police within 90 days of first entry. (source 4)

#### Stay

- Visa valid up to 1 year for the first entry; stay of up to 2 years as authorised by the Ministry of Justice, extendable with its approval.
- First stay: up to 24 months, decided case by case.
- Visa validity: 12 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.

#### Nationality

Nationality and consulate jurisdiction determine the application path.

#### Work

Work for the sponsoring entity under the authorisation.

#### Family

Family-reunion visa possible.

Checked 2026-10-11

## Official sources

1. [VITEM V — Trabalho](https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-barcelona/servicos/vistos-visados/tipos-de-visto/trabajo-vitem-v) · Ministério das Relações Exteriores · checked 2026-10-10
2. [Lei nº 13.445/2017 (Lei de Migração), art. 30](https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2015-2018/2017/lei/l13445.htm) · Presidência da República · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2017-05-24
3. [Taxas — Polícia Federal (imigração)](https://www.gov.br/pf/pt-br/assuntos/imigracao/card/taxas) · Polícia Federal · checked 2026-10-11
4. [VITEM V — Work (Consulate General of Brazil in Orlando)](https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-orlando/visa-section/types-of-visa/temporary-visa-vitem/work-vitem-v) · Ministério das Relações Exteriores · checked 2026-10-11
5. [Taxas de imigração — isenções (nacionais da CPLP)](https://www.gov.br/pf/pt-br/assuntos/imigracao/card/taxas) · Polícia Federal do Brasil · checked 2026-10-11
6. [Decreto nº 9.199/2017 (regulamento da Lei de Migração), arts. 37 and 38: temporary visas for study and work](https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2015-2018/2017/decreto/d9199.htm) · Presidência da República · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2017-11-20

## Work visa and its alternatives

| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Work visa | – | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| [Job-offer residence](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/mexico/temporary-resident-job-offer/) Mexico | – | 4 yr | – |
| [Internationalisation visa M](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/colombia/m-fomento-internacionalizacion/) Colombia | – | 3 yr | – |
| [Scientist/professional permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/costa-rica/temporary-professionals-scientists/) Costa Rica | – | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| [Atlantic Immigration](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/canada/atlantic-immigration-program/) Canada | – | – | Limited |

## Questions people ask

### How much money do I need for the Work visa?

A fee of BRL 168.13 (≈ $34). Federal Police fee for processing and assessing a residence authorisation request (code 140066); nationals of CPLP countries are exempt. A fee of BRL 204.77 (≈ $41). Federal Police fee for issuing the Registro Nacional Migratório card (code 140120); no exemption.

### How long can I stay on the Work visa?

Visa valid up to 1 year for the first entry; stay of up to 2 years as authorised by the Ministry of Justice, extendable with its approval.

### Can I work on the Work visa?

Work for the sponsoring entity under the authorisation.

### Can I bring my family on the Work visa?

Family-reunion visa possible.

### Does the Work visa lead to permanent residence in Brazil?

Time on the Work visa counts toward permanent residence in Brazil. Time on the Work visa doesn't count toward citizenship.

### How are Work visa holders taxed in Brazil?

No special regime in our records is tied to the Work visa. The standard rules apply: Brazilian tax residents are taxed on worldwide income at progressive rates up to 27.5%, with foreign-source income reported through Carnê-Leão; since 1 January 2026 a reduction cancels the tax on taxable monthly income up to R$5,000. Under Lei 15.270 of 26 November 2025 the minimum tax on total income above R$600,000 applies to income received in calendar year 2026, assessed in the annual return filed in 2027 (exercício 2027).

## More in Brazil

[Digital nomad visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/brazil/vitem-xiv-digital-nomad/) [Student visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/brazil/vitem-iv-student/) [Brazilian nationality by descent](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/brazil/citizenship-by-descent/)

## Work visas elsewhere

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≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated.

## How this was checked

**Checked on 2026-10-11 against 6 official sources.** Status: verified against the official sources.

Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.

1. [VITEM V — Trabalho](https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-barcelona/servicos/vistos-visados/tipos-de-visto/trabajo-vitem-v) · Ministério das Relações Exteriores · checked 2026-10-10
2. [Lei nº 13.445/2017 (Lei de Migração), art. 30](https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2015-2018/2017/lei/l13445.htm) · Presidência da República · checked 2026-10-10
3. [Taxas — Polícia Federal (imigração)](https://www.gov.br/pf/pt-br/assuntos/imigracao/card/taxas) · Polícia Federal · checked 2026-10-11
4. [VITEM V — Work (Consulate General of Brazil in Orlando)](https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-orlando/visa-section/types-of-visa/temporary-visa-vitem/work-vitem-v) · Ministério das Relações Exteriores · checked 2026-10-11
5. [Taxas de imigração — isenções (nacionais da CPLP)](https://www.gov.br/pf/pt-br/assuntos/imigracao/card/taxas) · Polícia Federal do Brasil · checked 2026-10-11
6. [Decreto nº 9.199/2017 (regulamento da Lei de Migração), arts. 37 and 38: temporary visas for study and work](https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2015-2018/2017/decreto/d9199.htm) · Presidência da República · checked 2026-10-10

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