Working LEGALLY In Brazil

To work Legally in Brazil it is important that you apply for your ‘carteira de trabalho.’

You can only apply for this if you have a Visa OR Proto-call number.

Make your way to the ‘ministerio do trabalho,’ with the following documents –

• Proto-call card (number)
• Letter which accompanies the Proto-call card
• Passport
• CPF
• Proof of Residency

After waiting in the ministerio do trabalho to be seen, you will hand over your documents, take a picture (which you can smile on YAY!) give some finger prints, and finally a signature.

After about 1 week, your book will be ready to collect!

When collecting your book, mention you are a foreigner. I didn’t and the woman was confused as she couldn’t find my book in the normal pile!

Once you have your book, your ready to work LEGALLY In Brazil!

Working In Brazil

Check out the new page ‘Working in Brazil’ for the main information you need about earning some cash!

Over-staying Your Visa in Brazil

So, you’ve not got your act together and moved on to an alternative visa! No Problem! When i applied for my visa the police federal basically advertised for me to stay in the country Illegally. These are the implications –

• R$8 per day
• Capped at 100 days (R$800)
• Paid on RETURN to Brazil
• No other implications i have heard about

I didn’t do this as i have a visa for the USA and didn’t want to risk loosing it, but everything I’ve read suggests there is no problem doing this (like i said even the federal told me about it)

I have also read many  people applying for their visa while illegal (some for up to 2 years illegal!)

Soon i will post some information about working in Brazil so keep posted!