Navigate the complexities of migration legislation with confidence. We offer comprehensive advice on obtaining a visa, avoiding refusals.
A simple mistake in filling in forms, such as the DS-160 form, or the lack of one of the documents for an American visa, can result in the immediate rejection of the application. For a company, this means more than frustration: it means delays in critical projects, unplanned costs for new fees and tickets, and the erosion of the company's image in the face of strategic talent that has not been able to get on board. Migration legislation is strict and there is no margin for error.
We act as a strategic partner for your HR department to eliminate these risks. Our advice covers 100% of the visa application process, from the initial analysis of the professional's profile to post-approval follow-up. With our support, your company ensures that each stage is carried out precisely, optimizing time and exponentially increasing the chances of success on the first attempt, whether it's a first-time visa or a renewal.
The American visa is one of the most requested and complex. Our team has in-depth expertise in business and tourism visas (B1/B2 visas), work visas (American visas for work such as L1 and H1B) and the renewal of American visas. We take care of everything, from the correct completion of the DS-160 to guidance for the interview at the American consulate.
In addition to the US visa, our expertise extends to several other countries with high corporate demand. We offer complete advice on Mexican visas, Australian visas, Spanish visas, Italian visas and Japanese visas, ensuring that your team has the mobility it needs for any global market.
Our service goes beyond entry visas. We advise on obtaining residence permits for foreign employees in Brazil, a fundamental process for long-term legal compliance. We also offer support with Brazilian passport procedures and guidance on US or Japanese passports.
The difference between brazilian visa for foreigners and residence permit in Brazil is mainly related to the purpose of the stay, the duration and the process of obtaining it.
Seen
O seen is a document issued by a Brazilian consulate abroad that allows you to enter and stay temporarily in the country.
It can be short durationas in the case of tourism or business, or of long termThis can be for work, study, investment or activities as a digital nomad. In some situations, the visa serves as an initial stage for the foreigner to apply for a residence permit.
Residence permit
The residence permit is granted on Brazilian territory, usually by the Federal Police or the Ministry of Justice. It allows foreigners to legally resident in Brazil and carry out formal activities for a longer period of time.
It can be requested on different grounds - such as marriage to a Brazilian, family ties or international agreements. In certain cases, it is even possible to obtain authorization no prior visa required.
Summary
O seen is what allows legal entry into Brazil. A residence permit is what guarantees that you can stay and work in the country.
Depending on your profile and objectives in Brazil, it may be necessary to first obtain a visa and then apply for a residence permit - although there are exceptions.
The consular visas are requested to allow legal entry of foreigners into Brazil.
Some nationalities have visa exemption for short stayssuch as tourism, business or transit, based on bilateral treaties signed with Brazil. The main types of visa include:
Aimed at foreigners wishing to enter Brazil to tourism or business, no intention of living or working in the country. It allows stays of up to 90 daysIt can be extended in some cases.
This modality is often applied to countries with visa waiverBut it is still compulsory for other nationalities.
Aimed at foreigners who want to living in Brazil for a specific purpose. This type of visa is directly related to the activity that will be carried out in the country and, in many cases, makes it possible to apply for a visa at a later date. residence permit in Brazil.
The main categories of temporary visa are:
O Federal Senate approved a measure that drops visa requirements for tourists from certain countriesThis makes it easier to enter Brazil for short trips.
A residence permit in Brazil must be requested and approved by the Ministry of Justicegenerally before the consular visa is issueddepending on the purpose of your stay in the country.
The granting of these authorizations follows criteria defined by Normative Resolutions (RNs)which regulate the different profiles of foreigners who wish to legally resident in Brazil. Below are the main cases:
RN02:
Regulates the granting of residence permits for employment purposes in Brazil.
RN03:
Regulates the granting of a residence permit for the purpose of working in Brazil without an employment relationship, to provide technical assistance services, which may also be requested on an emergency and urgent basis.
RN04:
Regulates the granting of residence permits for the purpose of working without an employment relationship in Brazil, for the transfer of technology.
RN09:
Regulates the granting of residence permits for the purpose of working without an employment relationship in Brazil, to represent in the country a financial or similar institution based abroad.
RN11:
Regulates the granting of a residence permit to an immigrant who is an administrator, manager, director or executive with management powers, to represent a civil or commercial company, economic group or conglomerate - a legal entity
RN13:
Regulates the granting of residence permits for individuals to invest in legal entities in Brazil.
RN16:
Regulates the granting of prior residence permits to carry out artistic or sporting activities, under a fixed-term contract, with no employment relationship with an individual or legal entity based in the country.
RN19:
It regulates the granting of residence permits for the purpose of working in Brazil without an employment relationship, in order to receive professional training at a Brazilian subsidiary, branch or head office.
RN30:
Regulates the renewal of a residence permit or its change to an indefinite period.
RN35:
It regulates the granting of temporary visas and residence permits to receive training in the handling, operation and maintenance of machinery, equipment and other goods produced in national territory, without an employment relationship in Brazil.
RN36:
Regulates the granting of residence permits for real estate investment in Brazil.
RN40:
Provides for the granting and procedures for issuing temporary visas and residence permits based on retirement and/or death pension benefits.
RN45:
Provides for the granting of temporary visas and residence permits to immigrants with no employment relationship in Brazil, whose professional activity can be carried out remotely, known as "digital nomads".
RN47:
Provides for the granting of residence permits for work purposes, with an employment relationship in Brazil, for the exercise of sporting activities.
Other specific cases may fall under complementary rules. To find out which type of authorization applies to your profile, talk to a Target Relocation specialist.
O registration of foreigners in Brazil is mandatory for anyone entering the country with a temporary visaafter 90 days from first entry.
Within this period, the foreigner must go to Federal Police to start the regularization process, which includes applying for the National Migration Register (RNM) and the issuance of the National Migration Registration Card (CRNM). This stage involves filling in forms, collecting personal and biometric data.
There are different legal bases that justify migratory registration, among them:
Other specific cases may also require registration.
To understand exactly which process applies to your migration profile, consult a Target Relocation specialist and ensure that your stay in Brazil is legal.
We also help Brazilians who want to travel to other countries - whether for tourism, study, business or residence. See below for the most common questions about the American, Canadian, Portuguese and Chinese visa process.
We carry out the issuing and renewing consular visas for more than 200 destinations around the worldregardless of their country of origin or final destination.
If you need detailed information about the process for a specific country, talk to the Target Relocation team and receive comprehensive advice on how to start your visa application safely.
Target Relocation was born out of the international experience of its partners, who know first-hand the challenges of a migration process. Our experience with more than 70 multinationals and our 100% focus on the B2B market give us the authority to be more than suppliers: we are strategic partners who guarantee the security and efficiency your company needs.
A visa refusal can lead to a waiting period for a new application and impact future attempts. Our advisory services work preventively to minimize this chance to almost zero, but if it does occur, we analyze the reason for the refusal and devise the best strategy to reverse it.
The deadline varies greatly depending on demand at the American consulate. However, with our advice, we guarantee that your part of the process (documentation and forms) is done as quickly as possible so that you can take advantage of the first available dates at CASV.
We take care of both flows. We advise Brazilians who need visas abroad and also companies that need to bring foreign talent to Brazil, taking care of their residence and work permits here.
The CASV (Visa Applicant Service Center) is where biometric data (photos and fingerprints) is usually collected. The interview, when necessary, takes place at the Consulate, where a consular officer makes the decision on whether to approve the visa.
Even when renewing your US visa, an error in filling in the DS-160 form or the lack of an up-to-date document can lead to the need for a new interview or even refusal. The consultancy ensures that the process is as safe and quick as the first time.
You can, but the risk and the time spent by your HR department are high. Our expertise guarantees a faster, safer and cost-controlled process, freeing your team to focus on their strategic activities while visa specialists take care of the bureaucracy.
Ensure your team's mobility with a safe and efficient process. Talk to one of our experts and receive a complete diagnosis of your company's visa needs.
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