Brazil Visitor Status Expanded to Include Certain Technical Activities

Foreign nationals may now enter the country to perform short-term technical services and technology transfer activities without obtaining a temporary work visa, which was previously required.

The amendment broadens the definition of “business activities” to explicitly include technical assistance and technology transfer services under agreements between foreign and Brazilian entities, which were not previously covered.

Under the new framework, eligible visitors may engage in technical or technology transfer activities for a maximum of up to 90 days, with the possibility of an additional 90-day extension, allowing for a total of 180 days within a 365-day period. However, the length of stay, eligibility for extension, and total permitted duration vary depending on the traveler’s nationality.

Despite this expanded flexibility, eligibility and permitted stay durations vary by nationality and specific circumstances. Each case should be evaluated individually to ensure compliance with applicable entry and stay requirements.

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