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States and Japan. Nationals of these countries may apply for a Visit Visa and obtain it remotely, with no need to visit a consulate, since there is no physical label.
3.2 Work / Resident Visas
Foreigners willing to work/be resident in Brazil may obtain one
of the following available visas: (i) Permanent Visa for Manager; (ii) Permanent Visa for Investor; (iii) Visa with Work Contract with a Brazilian Company; or a (iv) Visa for Technical Assistance.
After two years in Brazil, holders of a temporary residence visa can request residence for an indefinite period to the Federal Police.
3.3 Permanent Visa for Managers
In this case, the foreign national shall be administrator/director of a Brazilian company, appointed in the company’s bylaws, and shall comply with the Normative Resolution CNI No. 11/2017.
In order to appoint a foreign administrator, the foreign investing company (quota holder) must make a minimum investment
of R$ 600,000.00 per foreign administrator, in the Brazilian Company’s capital.
Should the minimum investment be of R$ 150,000.00, there will still be a requirement for the creation of 10 new jobs for Brazilian nationals over a period of 2 years.
This visa is valid through the entire period in which the foreign national is administrator of the Brazilian Company, that is, indeterminately. The ID card granted to the foreign is valid for a 5-year period and should be renewed after that.
3.4 Permanent Visa for Investors
The Permanent Visa is granted to the foreign national that intends to take up residence in Brazil for purposes of investing own capital from abroad in productive activities, as per
the Normative Resolution CNI No. 13/2017.
The granting of the visa is subject
to proof of investment, in foreign currency, of an amount equal to or greater than R$ 500,000.00. The investment may be in a new company or in a pre-existing one.
After the granting of the Visa, the foreign national will be considered an investor and their ID will be granted for a 5-year period, counted as of the date of issuance thereof. The ID Card must be replaced after this period, upon proof of the continuation of the investment.
3.5 Visa with Work Contract with a Brazilian Company
The Ministry of Labor may grant a residence permit for work purposes for a foreigner that will have an employment contract with a Brazilian company, as per the Normative Resolution CNI No. 2/2017.