Temporary Work Visa
Brazil
Last updated: December 20, 2025
2 years
$100
6-8 weeks
Medium
About this Visa
The VITEM-V is Brazil's temporary work visa. You use it to work for a Brazilian company. Your employer applies first, then you apply at a Brazilian embassy or consulate. This visa lets you work in Brazil for up to 2 years. You can bring your family members with you. After 2 years, you can stay permanently in Brazil. You can only work for the company that sponsored your visa initially.
Key Benefits
- Work full-time for your employer
- Bring spouse and children
- Access to Brazilian healthcare system
- Apply for permanent residency after 2 years
- Apply for citizenship after 4 years permanent residency
- Travel freely within Brazil
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must work for a legitimate Brazilian company
- Company must be legally registered in Brazil
- Your job must require a professional (employer must prove Brazilian workers unavailable)
- No serious criminal record
- In good health with no contagious diseases
- Must register with Federal Police within 90 days of arrival
- Relevant qualifications for your job position
Financial Requirement
No official minimum salary. Employer must prove financial capacity to pay you.
Documents
- Valid passportAt least 6 months valid with 2 blank pages
- Passport photoWhite background, recent
- Birth certificateShowing your parents' full names
- Police clearance certificateFrom last 12 months of countries you lived in
- Employment contractSigned by you and employer, approved by Brazilian Labor Ministry
- Work permit approvalFrom Brazilian Ministry of Justice
- Education credentialsDiplomas, degrees, certificates
- Resume/CVYour professional history
- Employer company registrationCNPJ and legal documents
- Employer letterWith notarized signature
- Flight booking confirmationShowing intended travel dates
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.