Trafficking & Exploitation Victim Residence (Residência para Vítima de Tráfico de Pessoas)

The residence permit for victims of human trafficking, slave labor, or rights violations aggravated by their migratory condition was established to align Brazilian immigration policy with international human rights standards. It is primarily governed by the 2017 Migration Law (Lei 13.445) and further detailed through interministerial ordinances, such as the 2024 Portaria Interministerial MJSP/MTE No. 46. This permit fills a critical protection gap, ensuring that vulnerable migrants who have suffered severe exploitation can regularize their status in Brazil without the fear of deportation, allowing them to cooperate with authorities and rebuild their lives safely.

This permit is designed for foreign nationals who have been identified by competent authorities—such as the Public Prosecutor's Office, Public Defender's Office, or Labor Inspectors—as victims of trafficking, slave labor, or specific rights violations linked to their status as immigrants. What makes this permit distinctive is its focus on humanitarian protection; it is free of charge, requires minimal documentation to accommodate the victim's often precarious situation, and grants indefinite residence, providing the long-term stability necessary for recovery and integration into Brazilian society.