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Hello IndiaYasmein,

On behalf of everybody here at Expat-blog, welcome on board. I hope your participation on the blog will be both enjoyable and informative.

Just a couple of very important facts that you should be aware of:

1.  You cannot legally work or study in Brazil on a VITUR Tourist Visa or as a tourist on a Visa Waiver Program or Schengen Area Agreement stay in Brazil.

2.  If you are on a VWP or Schengen visit then you can only be in Brazil for 3 months (90 days), while sometimes the Policia Federal will extend the stay by a further 3 months (90 days) there is no guarantee that they will do so.

3.  Nothing prevents you from looking for a job while in Brazil as a tourist, but you can't work. If you do get a job offer it is possible to apply for your VITEM-V Work Visa while still in Brazil, through the Ministério de Trabalho e Empregos - MTE, but you must return to your home country and personally attend the Consulado-Geral do Brasil there in order to pick up the visa because they must put it into your passport.

Any further information you need just ask.

Cheers,
James         Expat-blog Experts Team

Thanks for the information. I am looking to find work then go back and get the appropriate paper work. I want to dot my I's and cross all my t's. This blog has already been so informative and helpful. Thank you to all that participate here.