IMMIGRATION

 

Official sources relating to business immigration.

Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego – Foreign Work
http://www.mte.gov.br/trab_estrang_ing/default.asp
The Ministry of Labor issues work permits to foreigners. This website links to a 30-page Procedures Guide, and to the relevant legislation. [Portuguese, English, Spanish]
Brazilian source

 

Brazil – Work Visas
http://www.brasembottawa.org/en/
consular/visas/permanent.html
Permanent visas may be granted to individuals intending to establish residence in Brazil, eg technicians or professionals with a work contract pre-approved by the Brazilian Ministry of Labor, foreign investors, and administrators, managers or directors hired by a commercial enterprise or civil organization resulting from foreign investment . Requirements, and the visa application form, are on the website of the Embassy of Brazil in Ottawa. [English, French, Portuguese]
Brazilian source