Brazil Work Visa for US Citizens

Working in Brazil needs a temporary work visa from a Brazilian consulate, not an e-Visa.

How it usually works

1. Your employer in Brazil applies for a residence authorization with the Brazilian government.
2. Once it’s approved, you apply for the temporary visa at the Brazilian consulate for your state.
3. After you arrive, you register with Brazil’s Federal Police within the deadline on your visa.

Documents often asked for

• A US passport valid for at least 6 months, with a blank page
• A recent digital passport-style photo
• The approved residence authorization
• A criminal background check, with an apostille
• Your employment contract

Requirements depend on your job and situation. Call us and we’ll confirm what the consulate currently asks for.

See also: Brazil visa overview.