Brazil forms
Immigration forms come from multiple agencies. The right form depends on whether your process is consular or handled in-country. VisaMind provides guides, checklists, and common pitfalls based on official sources — not legal advice or eligibility decisions.
8 forms from 2 agencies
Official immigration forms can be complex and error-prone. These guides break down each form's purpose, required documents, and common mistakes — verified against official government sources. Whether you're filing for the first time or renewing, use these references to avoid delays and rejections.
Most common forms
Employment
Work Authorization is an official PF form titled "Work Authorization Application".
- VITEM-WORK: Temporary Visa - Work (VITEM V)
- Foreign nationals with a job offer from a Brazilian employer; the employer files.
- Employees of multinational companies being transferred to a Brazilian subsidiary.
- Foreign technical experts providing services under a registered technical assist.
- Incomplete form submission.
- Missing signatures from the applicant or employer.
CTPS is an official PF form titled "Work Card Application (Carteira de Trabalho e Previdência Social)", as described in the [Form E-VISA APPLICATION](/en/brazil/forms/evisa-application) guide.
- VITEM-WORK: Temporary Visa - Work (VITEM V)
- Incomplete form submission.
- Missing required signatures.
- Incorrect or inconsistent employment history.
Citizenship
Naturalization is an official PF form known as the "Naturalization Application".
- BRAZILIAN-CITIZENSHIP: Brazilian Citizenship (Naturalization)
- When applying for Brazilian-citizenship — Naturalization is typically required as part of the application
- After filing Naturalization — CRNM-REGISTRATION may be the next step (Must be registered resident first)
- When filing Naturalization alongside CPF-APPLICATION (CPF is required for naturalization application)
- Ensure all residence documents are included with your application.
- Verify character references are complete and accurate.
- Include all required documents to avoid incomplete submission.
- Confirm eligibility category and review instructions thoroughly.
General
RER-Visa is an official PF form titled "Visa Application Form (Requerimento)".
- VIVIS-TOURIST: Visit Visa - Tourism (VIVIS)
- VITEM-WORK: Temporary Visa - Work (VITEM V)
- When applying for Vivis-tourist — RER-Visa is typically required as part of the application
- After filing RER-Visa — CRNM-REGISTRATION may be the next step (Register with Federal Police after arrival)
- When filing RER-Visa alongside WORK-AUTHORIZATION (Employer authorization needed for work visa)
- As an alternative to EVISA-APPLICATION — use RER-Visa when e-Visa for eligible nationalities instead of consular
- Incomplete form sections
- Missing or illegible signatures
- Outdated form editions
The e-Visa Application is an electronic form utilized by foreign citizens to apply for a visa to enter Brazil. It is overseen by the Brazilian Immigration Authority and is part of the country's consular services.
- E-VISA-TOURIST: e-Visa (Tourism)
- Foreign nationals visiting Brazil for tourism, leisure, or visiting family and f.
- Foreign nationals visiting Brazil for business meetings, conferences, or short-t.
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- Incomplete forms can lead to automatic rejection.
- Missing required documents, such as photographs or proof of travel plans, can result in delays.
- Incorrect information, like a misspelled name or wrong passport number, may lead to application denial.
Residency
The CRNM is an official PF form known as the "National Migration Registry Card Application," as outlined in the [Form RERVISA-APPLICATION](/en/brazil/forms/rervisa-application) guide.
- VITEM-WORK: Temporary Visa - Work (VITEM V)
- RESIDENCE-PERMANENT: Permanent Residence Authorization
- Incomplete forms leading to processing delays.
- Missing required documents, such as proof of entry into Brazil.
Residence Renewal is an official PF form titled "Residence Permit Renewal Application".
- When you need to extend your current nonimmigrant status before it expires
- When you want to change from one nonimmigrant classification to another eligible status
- If your current status allows extension or change under the official instructions
- Vitem-work — Renew temporary residence
- Residence-permanent — Renew permanent residence card
- After filing Residence Renewal — CRNM-REGISTRATION may be the next step (Renewal updates existing CRNM registration)
- Incomplete form sections
- Missing or illegible signatures
- Outdated form editions
Registration
The CPF - Individual Taxpayer Registry Application serves to register individuals within Brazil's tax system. It is crucial for anyone engaging in financial transactions or meeting tax obligations in Brazil.
- VITEM-WORK: Temporary Visa - Work (VITEM V)
- RESIDENCE-PERMANENT: Permanent Residence Authorization
- When applying for Vitem-work — CPF is typically required as part of the application
- After filing CPF — CRNM-REGISTRATION may be the next step (CPF needed for residents; obtain after CRNM)
- When filing CPF alongside CTPS-APPLICATION (CPF required for CTPS work card)
- Incomplete forms that lack necessary signatures or information.
- Submitting the application to the wrong agency or office.
- Providing incorrect personal details that do not match official documents.
Common pitfalls across forms
- Inconsistent answers across applications (names, dates, work history).
- Mixing consular processing steps with in-country filing steps.
- Missing signatures or using the wrong filing method.
- Uploading unclear scans or omitting supporting documents.
- Using outdated instructions instead of the latest official guidance.
Looking beyond Brazil? Form requirements can vary by country and case type.