Brazil Simplifies Rules for Short-Term Technical Work
Starting October 8, 2025, foreign nationals can perform short-term technical and technology transfer activities under a standard visitor status. This eliminates the need for a temporary work visa for brief technical assignments, simplifying entry for specialized consultants and remote experts.
Brazil Simplifies Rules for Short-Term Technical Work
Brazil has streamlined its entry requirements for specialized professionals, allowing foreign nationals to perform short-term technical assistance under a standard visitor status. This policy, established under Decree 12,657/2025, removes the need for a formal temporary work visa for assignments lasting up to 90 days.
The updated framework is a significant shift from previous regulations that often required a two-to-four-month wait for visa processing. Now, technical experts can enter the country to handle machinery installation, software implementation, audits, or repairs without undergoing local labor-market tests.
How the Technical Stay Works
While this update simplifies entry, it is governed by strict duration and financial rules.
- Duration: Visitors can stay for 90 days, with a possible one-time extension for another 90 days, totaling 180 days within a 12-month period.
- Payment: All remuneration must be paid by a foreign entity. You cannot receive a salary from a Brazilian source while on visitor status.
- Reciprocity: Entry requirements depend on your citizenship. Most Europeans and Latin Americans remain visa-exempt, but citizens from the U.S., Canada, and Australia must obtain an e-Visa.
Who Should Use This Option
This path is specifically designed for specialized consultants, engineers, and IT professionals. It is important to distinguish this from Brazil’s Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV). If you are a remote worker employed by a foreign company looking for a long-term stay, the nomad visa remains your best bet as it allows for a one-year residency with different financial requirements.
Practical Steps for Entry
To utilize this status, ensure your employer provides a formal services contract or cooperation agreement between the foreign company and the Brazilian host. You should carry an invitation letter and a confirmed return ticket to present to the Federal Police upon arrival. If your project is expected to exceed 180 days, you must still apply for the traditional VITEM V work visa.
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