VITEM VII — Work Visa — Employment Contract (VITEM V — Contrato de Trabalho / NR 02)

The VITEM V Work Visa for Employment Contracts is a cornerstone of Brazil's labor immigration framework, governed by the Migration Law (Law No. 13.445/2017) and specific Normative Resolutions (notably RN 02/2017). It was established to allow Brazilian companies to hire foreign talent when specific professional skills are not readily available in the local market. This visa fills the gap for long-term, formal employment, ensuring that foreign workers are integrated into the Brazilian labor system with full legal protections, including adherence to the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT).

This visa is for foreign professionals who have secured a formal job offer from a legally established entity in Brazil. The ideal applicant is a skilled worker whose expertise matches the requirements of a specific role that the sponsoring company has justified as necessary. What makes this visa distinctive is the mandatory employer-led sponsorship process, which requires prior authorization from the Ministry of Labor and Employment. Applicants must demonstrate their professional qualifications and commit to working exclusively for the sponsoring employer, ensuring a stable and regulated employment relationship.