This residence authorization for work purposes, without an employment relationship in Brazil, involves engaging in artistic (e.g. Models, DJ, etc) or sports activities with a fixed-term contract, with an individual or legal entity based in the country, for a stay exceeding 90 days. Applicable for stays exceeding 90 days, it encompasses a wide range of artistic activities such as performances, shows, exhibitions, modeling assignments, and DJ events.

There are two different application procedures to be followed:

(a) An application, which takes place in Brazil and without the assistance of the consulate, and

(b) An application, which takes place at the Brazilian Consulate of the applicant or Federal Police, only after obtaining the work permit. 

Type of visa: Temporary. 

Type of permit: Individual or collective.

Applicant: Legal entity established in Brazil. The company/institution in Brazil interested in the arrival of the immigrant should request “Prior Residence” for the foreigner currently abroad.
Validity of visa: Up to 01 (one) year.
The visa is suitable for those planning a stay in Brazil exceeding 90 days. This caters to both short-term projects and longer engagements.

Objective: To allow artists or sports persons to enter Brazil to participate in specific and determined events provided they do not have any employment link to any individual or legal entity located in Brazil. 

The concessions also include the entertainment technicians and other professionals that participate as assistants to the activities of the artist(s) or sports person(s). 

The concessions do not apply to foreign artists or sports persons that enter Brazil with an employment contract with a Brazilian company. That will be the regular Work Permit. 

They do not either apply to participants in sports competitions and artistic contest that do not receive any remuneration or “cachet” paid by a Brazilian source, even if they may receive prizes, including cash. Cases that fall under this category can request a tourist visa directly to the Brazilian consular representation abroad.

Types of professionals
Various types of workers in the creative and artistic fields may visit Brazil for different purposes:

⦁ Visual Artists (e.g., Painters, Sculptors, Multimedia Artists): They might come for art exhibitions, residencies, collaborative projects with Brazilian artists, or to create installations or public art.

⦁ Musicians and Bands: Musicians from diverse genres may travel for concert tours, music festivals, recording sessions with local artists, or cultural exchange programs.

⦁ Photographers: Professional photographers could engage in projects capturing Brazil’s landscapes and cultures, participate in exhibitions, or conduct workshops.

⦁ Fashion Models: Models might visit for fashion shows, photoshoots, campaigns for Brazilian fashion brands, or modeling events.

⦁ Film Directors and Producers: Film industry professionals might work on co-productions, film documentaries, or movies in Brazil, or participate in film festivals.

⦁ Theater Artists (e.g., Actors, Directors): They could engage in theater productions, workshops, or collaborative projects with Brazilian theater groups.

⦁ DJs and Electronic Music Artists: DJs from developed countries might perform at clubs, festivals, or collaborate with Brazilian artists on music projects.

⦁ Dancers and Choreographers: Dance professionals may participate in festivals, collaborate with Brazilian dance companies, or conduct workshops and masterclasses.

⦁ Literary Authors and Poets: Writers could engage in literary festivals, book fairs, readings, or writing residencies, immersing themselves in Brazil’s literary scene.

⦁ Graphic Designers and Digital Artists: Professionals may visit for collaborations with Brazilian companies, design workshops, or joint projects in digital and graphic arts.

These workers can apply for a visa designed for artists and related professionals, covering activities like performances, shows, exhibitions, modeling assignments, and DJ events.