Brazil · Skilled Worker Visa

VITEM VI — Working Holiday Visa

Official name VITEM VI — Férias-Trabalho (Working Holiday Visa)

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-21 · Our methodology
3.3/10 diff
Moderate

Working holiday visa via bilateral reciprocity. As of 2026, agreements in effect with AUSTRALIA, FRANCE, GERMANY, NEW ZE…

Min income
Processing
14+ days
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Not required
Direct answer

Working holiday visa via bilateral reciprocity. As of 2026, agreements in effect with AUSTRALIA, FRANCE, GERMANY, NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH KOREA. Lei 13.445 Anexo row 230.6 explicitly cites only Nova Zelândia (the first agreement); subsequent bilateral agreements added AU/FR/DE/KR with MRE diplomatic communications. Age 18-30 (up to 34 for South Koreans). 1-year visa, single entry, allows paid work but primary purpose must be tourism. [2026-07-06: linha duplicada de brazil-NM-53fb1eeece (VITEM VI WH) — canónica mantém-se lá]

At a Glance

Visa Duration
12 months
Processing Time
14+ days
Min Income
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
3/10 — Moderate

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range18–31
Job Offer RequiredNo
Sponsorship RequiredNo
Health Insurance RequiredYes

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyNo

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

São Paulo
Single (monthly)€950
Family (monthly)€2,000
Rent 1BR (center)€500
Groceries€238
Transport pass€57
Rio de Janeiro
Single (monthly)€870
Family (monthly)€1,800
Rent 1BR (center)€450
Groceries€218
Transport pass€52
City1
Single (monthly)€774
Family (monthly)€1,616
Rent 1BR (center)€294
Groceries€194
Transport pass€46
City2
Single (monthly)€774
Family (monthly)€1,616
Rent 1BR (center)€294
Groceries€194
Transport pass€46
City3
Single (monthly)€774
Family (monthly)€1,616
Rent 1BR (center)€294
Groceries€194
Transport pass€46
Sao Paulo
Single (monthly)€774
Family (monthly)€1,616
Rent 1BR (center)€294
Groceries€194
Transport pass€46
Florianopolis
Single (monthly)€774
Family (monthly)€1,616
Rent 1BR (center)€294
Groceries€194
Transport pass€46

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VITEM VI — Férias-Trabalho (Working Holiday Visa)?

Working holiday visa via bilateral reciprocity. As of 2026, agreements in effect with AUSTRALIA, FRANCE, GERMANY, NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH KOREA. Lei 13.445 Anexo row 230.6 explicitly cites only Nova Zelândia (the first agreement); subsequent bilateral agreements added AU/FR/DE/KR with MRE diplomatic communications. Age 18-30 (up to 34 for South Koreans). 1-year visa, single entry, allows paid work but primary purpose must be tourism. [2026-07-06: linha duplicada de brazil-NM-53fb1eeece (VITEM VI WH) — canónica mantém-se lá]

Can the VITEM VI — Férias-Trabalho (Working Holiday Visa) lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Brazil?

Yes. Brazil offers 14 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Brazil country page.

What is the cost of living in Brazil?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: São Paulo: €950/mo; Rio de Janeiro: €870/mo; City1: €774/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Data last verified: 2026-06-21 · See our methodology

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