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Global Outbound Immigration
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Short-Term Visa OptionsTemporary Business Visitor Visa: VITEM-IIThe Vitem II visa should be used by employees traveling for short-term business visits to Brazil. However, Vitem II visa holders may not engage in any employment related activities and may not provide technical assistance or participate in corporate training programs. The Vitem II is a multiple entry visa, valid for up to five (5) years and allows the employee to remain in Brazil for a maximum of a ninety (90) days per entry. Visitors wishing to extend their stay must notify the Federal Police in Brazil thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of their status. The total maximum stay in Brazil on the Vitem II visa is 180 days in a 365 day period. In order to obtain a Vitem II, the employee must apply at the Brazilian embassy or consulate with jurisdiction over his/ her place of residence. The employee must have a passport with a minimum validity of six (6) months and provide a letter from his employer or the sponsoring company, signed on company letterhead by his manager or someone in a position of authority in the company. The letter must describe the employee’s position in the company, the business activities to be conducted in Brazil and contain an attestation that the employee will return to his/ her country of residence at the completion of business activities in Brazil. Many consulates do not accept applications by mail, and requirements should be carefully examined prior to submitting an application. Please note, employees in certain countries may also be required to submit proof of yellow fever vaccination. Vitem II visas are generally issued within two (2) business days. For applications submitted by mail, the processing time is about fifteen (15) business days. The visa holder must enter Brazil within ninety (90) days of the issuance of the Vitem II visa. For more information on different types of visas to Brazil and specific individual entry requirements please contact the head of GT’s Global Outbound Immigration Group, Dawn Lurie at luried@gtlaw.com. Long-Term Visa OptionsTemporary Work Visa: VITEM VThe Vitem V visa is available for employees traveling to Brazil to perform a number of activities, which include:
A Vitem V, is a multiple entry visa which is valid for a maximum of two (2) years and allows the visa holder to work and reside in Brazil. Prior to the expiration of the Vitem V, it may be extended for an additional two (2) year period. To obtain this visa, a work permit application is filed with the Brazilian Ministry of Labor. The processing time is normally three (3) to four (4) weeks. When the application is approved it is published in the Brazilian “Official Gazette.” Upon approval, the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs sends notification of the approval to the Brazilian Embassy or Consulate with jurisdiction over the employees place of usual residence allowing them to issue the Vitem V visa to the employee. In order to apply for the Vitem V visa, the employee must present supporting documentation which includes, but is not limited to:
The Vitem V visa is normally issued within two (2) business days. Personal appearance of the applicant is not normally required but the Brazilian Embassy or Consulate does reserve the right to conduct a personal interview with the applicant prior to the issuance of the visa. Once the Vitem V visa is issued, the employee must enter Brazil within ninety (90) days. If the employee will work in Brazil for more than ninety (90) days, he must register with the Brazilian Federal Police and request his RNE card within thirty (30) days of arrival in the country. DependentsDependents who accompany the employee to Brazil must be included on the employee’s application filed with the Brazilian Ministry of Labor and normally collect their visas at the same time as the employee collects his Vitem V visa. Brazilian law allows common law and same-sex partners to accompany the employee as dependents, however, these cases are decided on a discretionary basis and proof that the relationship is of long-term duration is required in each case. For more information on different types of visas to Brazil and specific individual entry requirements please contact the head of GT’s Global Outbound Immigration Group, Dawn Lurie at luried@gtlaw.com. Useful Links
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