Work Visa – VITEM V

Publicado em 26/09/2025 06h00

Eligibility

Foreign citizens that wish to establish temporary residency in Brazil and with a residence permit previously approved by Brazil's board for Labour (Ministry of Justice and Public Safety), as follows:
to exercise remunerated employment activities at a legally established entity in Brazil (Normative Resolution No. 2/2017), including domestic workers;
to assist a Brazilian company with technical assistance or technology transfer services under a contract or cooperation agreement between the Brazilian and foreign companies (Normative Resolutions No. 3/2017 and 4/2017);
Note: For technical assistance services for a period of up to 180 days applicants may follow a fast-track residence permit process at the board of Labour (Ministry of Economy) with a processing time of up to 2 working days, before applying for the visa at the Embassy (Normative Resolution No. 3/2017, Article 4).
to work as a maritime crew member aboard a foreign cruise ship, a foreign offshore vessel/platform or a foreign fishing ship leased by a Brazilian company, operating in Brazilian waters for more than 90 days (Normative Resolutions No. 5/2017, 6/2017 and 22/2017);
Note: for a period up to 90 days, please see the Visit Visa section.
to assist the Brazilian Government under a contract resulting from an international agreement in which Brazil participates (Normative Resolution No. 7/2017);
to work as technician, contractor, volunteer, specialist, scientist or researcher linked to an official, private or non-governmental entity under the shelter of a cooperation agreement recognized by the Brazilian Ministry of External Relations (Normative Resolution No. 8/2017);
to represent a foreign financial institution or similar corporation in Brazil (Normative Resolution No. 9/2017);
to represent a non-profit institution (Normative Resolution No. 10/2017);
to undertake a position or job to which the Brazilian legislation requires residency for an undetermined period of time (Normative Resolution No. 12/2017);
to work as media correspondent for a foreign newspaper, magazine, radio or television network or press agency (Normative Resolution No. 17/2017);
Note: a residence permit previously approved by Brazil's board of Labour is not necessary in this specific case.
to receive training at the Brazilian headquarters of the same transnational economic group in order to assimilate corporate culture and management methods and/or share work experience (Normative Resolution No. 18/2017);
to undertake professional training at a Brazilian branch, subsidiary or headquarters of the same economic group (Normative Resolution No. 19/2017);
to work as a professional athlete, coach or related professional for a Brazilian sports club or association (Normative Resolution No. 47/2022);
to take part in professional internship programs in order to strengthen academic education and exchange knowledge and cultural/professional experience (Normative Resolution No. 26/2018);
to receive training in operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment produced in Brazil (Normative Resolution No. 35/2018);
to perform auditing or consulting activities for more than 90 days.
Note: for a period up to 90 days, please see the Visit Visa section.
Except for the first case above and for professional internship, in all other situations the holder of the visa may not have any employment relationship in Brazil and therefore must continue to receive remuneration from the foreign company or institution.

Terms and conditions

Except where stated above, approval of prior permit of residence by the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Safety is required, prior to visa application. Please check here for details on how to obtain such approval.
It is the responsibility of the sponsor, promoter or employer to make all necessary arrangements related to the contract in Brazil, prior to the lodging of the visa application.
Temporary Visas are issued for up to 1 year and the residency period is determined by Brazil's Ministry of Justice and ratified by Federal Police upon registration in Brazil (see below).
For media correspondents, Temporary Visas are issued for up to 1 year and the residency period is determined by Federal Police upon registration in Brazil (see below).
Those granted with a residence permit for more than 1 year may continue to enter Brazil throughout their temporary residency period with a valid passport and a Brazilian National Migratory Registry Card - CRNM (previously, National Registry of Foreigners - RNE).
Holders of any Temporary Visa must register with the Federal Police in Brazil within 90 days from first arrival in the country. Applicants will receive a Visa Application Form from the Embassy upon the issuance of the visa, which must be presented for such registration.

Required Documents

Document

Remarks

Application form

Fill-out the Online Visa Application Form;
Click "SEND" to receive your processing number and receipt;
Print the receipt;
Attach one PASSPORT SIZE color photograph over white background. Snapshots and computer pictures are not accepted;
SIGN the receipt and deliver it to the Consular Section together with all other required documents (walk-in basis, no appointment needed).

Prior permit of residence

Previously applied for by the sponsoring company and approved by Brazil's Board for Labour (Ministry of Justice and Public Safety) before the application can submited;
Applications will only be processed after the Embassy has received said authorization from the Brazilian authorities.

Passport

Valid for no less than 6 months (damaged or defaced passports will not be accepted);
With at least 2 blank visa pages remaining (exluding those marked for amendments and observations).

Criminal background check

Form nº 2 – issued within the past 90 days by the Vietnamese Police Force and for every country the applicant has lived in for the past 12 months.

Attention: This document must be previously legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam (Consular Department in Hanoi: 40 Trần Phú or Department of External Relations in Ho Chi Minh: 6 Alexandre de Rodhes). If the criminal record was issued by another country, the document must be legalized beforehand by the Brazilian Embassy/Consulate in the issuing country

For emergency or urgent technical assistance, authorized as such by the Ministry of Labour for a period up to 180 days, said document is not necessary.

Birth certificate

Original or clear copy, stating parents' full names, unless the applicant's passport already contains such information. Certified English translation must be provided if the document is not issued in English.

Air ticket

Valid ticket (one-way ticket accepted), showing the airline's booking code (travel agent's or any other third party's code will not be accepted);
Applications with only a flight pre-booking or intend itinerary will not be entertained.

Purpose-specific documents

Technical assistance or Technology transfer:

Original company letter, including name and nature of activity of the company, description of activities to be performed by the applicant, complete address of the office where the applicant will perform such activities and confirmation that the applicant will not receive any payment from Brazilian sources;

Maritime crew:

Original company letter, including name and nature of activity of the company, description of activities to be performed by the applicant and confirmation that the applicant will not receive any payment from Brazilian sources;

Media correspondents:

Valid ticket, showing the airline's booking code (travel agent's or any other third party's code will not be accepted). Applications with only a flight pre-booking or intend itinerary will not be entertained.
Original company letter, including name and nature of activity of the company, description of activities to be performed by the applicant, complete address of the office where the applicant will perform such activities and confirmation that the applicant will not receive any payment from Brazilian sources;
For commercial and publicity filming, authorization from Brazilian National Cinema Agency - ANCINE;
Statement of commitment by the Brazilian co-producer, with signature certified by notary public or eletronic signed (https://www.gov.br/governodigital/pt-br/assinatura-eletronica), that the applicant will not engage in any activity in indian areas or natural reserves without the proper authorizations.

Training in operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment produced in Brazil:

Valid ticket, showing the airline's booking code (travel agent's or any other third party's code will not be accepted). Applications with only a flight pre-booking or intend itinerary will not be entertained.
Proof of aquisition, by the foreign company, of the machinery or equipment produced in Brazil;
Letter from the Vietnamese company confirming the applicant's employment;
Simplified training program, stating the applicant's professional expertise and the scope, place and duration of the training;
Original letter from the Brazilian company, with signature certified by notary public or eletronic signed (https://www.gov.br/governodigital/pt-br/assinatura-eletronica), stating that the applicant's remuneration will be paid by the foreign employer.

International cooperation with the Brazilian government:

Valid ticket, showing the airline's booking code (travel agent's or any other third party's code will not be accepted). Applications with only a flight pre-booking or intend itinerary will not be entertained.
Cooperation agreement, clearly mentioning the applicant's trip;
Proof of qualification and professional experience compatible with the activity to be performed in Brazil;
Original invitation letter, with signature certified by notary public or eletronic signed (https://www.gov.br/governodigital/pt-br/assinatura-eletronica), stating the conditions of stay, the activity to be carried out and the intended period and confirmation that the applicant will not receive any payment from Brazilian sources.

VISA FEES:

Nationality	Fee (VND)
USA	9.280.000
UK	6.880.000
Vietnam & others	3.200.000

Payment bank deposit or transfer to the account below:

Please note that the fee must be paid immediately prior to submitting your visa application, and that no reimbursements will be granted in the event of a visa denial or withdrawal.

Bank	SHINHAN BANK VIETNAM, Hoan Kiem Branch
Account name	Embassy of Brazil
Account number	700-009-403301
Description	VISA FEE – (Name of applicant)
Currency	VND

IMPORTANT NOTES:

- The processing time is about 7-15 working days and might be extended if necessary. Do not contact the consular section until the outcome of application is available. To speed up processing time, applicant must upload the required documents as complete and accurate as possible.

- We strongly recommend you apply for visa well in advance of your proposed journey, 1 month before departure date, and not to make irrevocable travel plans. Embassy takes no responsibility related to itinerary changing.

- All documents must be prepared in English or a certified English translation is required.

- The applicant should complete application fully and authentically. The Embassy may at any time request further information or additional documents if needed.

- Visa is not an applicant’s right and may be denied. It does not guarantee the right of entry or stay in Brazil and can be cancelled at the discretion of the Brazilian immigration authorities.

- To check visa status, log in https://formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br => Check status.

- Visa documentation can be delivered in person/ by the third party/ by postal mail. Working hours: 09h-13h, Monday – Friday.

- If the visa is approved, there are two ways to collect it at the Embassy:

· In person: the visa can be collected in person, or by an authorized third party, from Monday to Friday, from 14h-16h, at the Embassy.
· By post: passports with processed visas can be returned to a named address in Vietnam. A self-addressed envelope need be sent with the application; payment to Viettel Post shall be made on delivery. Please note that the Embassy shall not be liable for documents delayed/lost by mail services.

- VITEM V holders must be registered with the Federal Police Department within 30 days of their arrival, regardless of the length of their stay in Brazil. A Visa Form will be issued to proceed with the registration in Brazil. Failing to register in time will result in daily fines. Currently there are no mandatory vaccines required to travel to Brazil. It is recommended to take a yellow fever shot prior to entering Brazil under certain circumstances.

For further information, please direct your inquiries to consular email: consular.hanoi@itamaraty.gov.br