The rules for work immigration allow individuals to obtain a visa or residency permit…

Overview

The rules for work immigration allow individuals to obtain a visa or residency permit for certain types of work without requiring a Brazilian employment contract. These include: 1. Shelter under an International Cooperation Agreement 2. Administrator of limited liability companies and business entities 3. Auditor or Consultant 4. Correspondent for newspapers, magazines, radio, or television 5. Athlete (between 14 and 18 years old) 6. Trainee or professional exchange participant 7. Member of the fiscal council 8. Cruise ship crew member 9. Fishing vessel crew member 10. Crew member of foreign vessels or platforms 11. Minister of religious confession or member of religious order 12. Digital Nomad 13. Participant in training at a Brazilian headquarters linked to a transnational economic group 14. Participant in training at a subsidiary, branch, or Brazilian headquarters belonging to a foreign economic group 15. Provider of technical assistance 16. Provider of technology transfer 17. Provider of service or assistance to the Brazilian Government 18. Teacher, researcher, or scientist 19. Representative of a financial institution headquartered abroad 20. Representative of a private nonprofit legal entity 21. Volunteer Service Legal guidance can help clarify the applicable rules, the risks involved, and the next step that best fits your situation.

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Official Sources

• https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-londres/visa-section/types-of-visa
• https://www.gov.br/mj/pt-br/assuntos/seus-direitos/migracoes

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