The implementation of public actions aimed at the reception, integration, and protection of migrants and refugees will be conducted under the development of sectoral public policies by the competent federal agencies, in addition to guiding policies already in place.
Insofar labour immigration is concerned, a significant amendment to the current legislation was enacted. Until then, foreign nationals coming to Brazil to provide technical assistance services without an employment relationship with a Brazilian company had to apply for a work permit with the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, and only then obtain a work visa at Brazilian consulates or the Brazilian Federal Police. Therefore, a visitor visa (for tourism and business purposes) was insufficient for such purpose.
The new Decree expanded the scope of activities permitted for foreign nationals holding business visas, including the provision of technical assistance services or technology transfer under a contractual relationship established between a foreign legal entity and a Brazilian legal entity, provided the foreigner is not paid in Brazil and does not exceed the 180-day length of stay limit in Brazil per year.
For long-term technical assistance assignments, under which the foreign national needs to remain in Brazil for more than six months per year, the requirement to obtain a work permit and a technical work visa remains unchanged.
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