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VITEM V — Work Visa
work · Brazil
Employer-sponsored work visa under RN CNIg nº 02/2017 (with employment relationship) or RN 03/2017 (technical assistance). The Brazilian employer files for Autorização de Residência Prévia with the Ministry of Justice. Applicant typically needs a university degree + ≥ 1 yr relevant experience, or 9 years practical experience. Subject to the 'Lei dos 2/3' (Art. 354 CLT — ≥ 2/3 of employees and payroll must be Brazilian). Up to 2 yrs initial, renewable once.
- Minimum stay / validity
- Up to 2 yrs initial; renewable +2 yrs
- Processing time
- 30–90 days (MJ) + 10–30 days (consular)
- Official source
- https://portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br/pt/normas/resolucoes-normativas-1
Requirements & criteria
- [Mandatory] Sponsoring employer in the country
- [Mandatory] Concrete job offer / employment contract
- [Mandatory] No criminal record
- [Bonus] University degree + ≥ 1 yr relevant experience
- [Bonus] OR 9 years professional experience (no degree)