Discovering Brazil

Registrations

To legally become a Brazilian employee, an expat must apply for a work visa through the Brazilian Ministry of Labor, and obtain all necessary Brazilian documents.  Approved visa stamped by a Brazilian embassy or consulate at the home country  Federal Police stamp on the passport (upon arrival in Brazil)  RNE ( Registro National De Estrangeiro , or identity card for non-nationals) protocol and number  CPF ( Cadastro de Pessoa Físcia or income tax card) protocol and number  CTPS ( Carteira de Trabalho e Previdência Social or work booklet) issued Note: Registration at payroll has to be retroactive to arrival date, even if the date was on a weekend or holiday. Driver’s License Driving in Brazil requires special procedures pertaining to a driver’s license. Depending on the type of visa, an international driver’s license is only valid for 180 days after arrival (the date stamped on your passport visa is used to determine the 180 days). After the first six months, an international resident can apply for a Brazilian driver’s license at their local DETRAN office. In Brazil, a driver’s license is called a Carteira Nacional de Habilitação (CNH), A Brazilian driver’s license is awarded to residents living in Brazil legally and who pass the four tests to receive a driver’s license. You are required to present the following:  An original RNE card, or its protocol, and a copy of your foreign identity card  An original and copy of your taxpayer’s card (CPF)  An original and copy of proof of address for the previous three months (can be utility bills or bank statements)  Your original driver’s license or temporary license These items must all be presented at your local DETRAN office. Staff at the DETRAN office will determine if you must take the medical and psychological tests required by Brazilians on a case by case basis. In each DETRAN office, there is a special unit to help expats with this process. Helpful Hint: In Brazil, driver’s licenses are offered without the need for driving lessons and tests to expats coming from countries that are members of the Vienna Convention, and countries that Brazil has international reciprocity agreements with. Medical exams are mandatory to all expats. Be sure to check with your Dwellworks Consultant for more specifics.

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