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What are the average working hours in Brazil?
– The maximum working hours in Brazil are 44 hours per week .
Read more: Infographic: Working Hours In Latin America By Country 2025
What is the minimum wage in Brazil?
– The minimum wage in Brazil is of BRL 1,518.00 (US$267.47 aprox.) in 2025.
What are the mandatory onboarding documents when hiring new employees in Brazil?
- The onboarding documents for new employees in country can include:
National ID card or passport - Work visa or residence permit
- Social security number (SSN) or equivalent
- Tax identification number (TIN)
- Bank account details
- Academic certificates and diplomas
- Previous employment references or experience letters
- Medical exam
How much is the average annual bonus in Brazil?
- The 13th month bonus is known as “13º salário”.
- Mandatory benefit for all employees.
- Equal to one month’s salary.
- Paid in two installments:
- First installment: No later than November 30.
- Second installment: No later than December 20.
What types of work permits and visas are required in Brazil?
– Visa Type: Work Visa under CLT.
Documents:
- Job offer, passport, diplomas, police certificate, ASO, birth certificate.
- Apostilled: passport, criminal record, experience, diploma.
Process:
- Includes Federal Police registration and visa approval steps.
Processing Time: 30 to 120 days.
Cost: R$7,680 (~$1,450 USD total for translation, application, registration).
Family: Must apply separately with invitation letter and financial proof.
What are the mandatory employee leaves in Brazil?
Annual leave
Entitlement: Up to 30 days, reduced for absences.
Eligibility: After 12 months of work.
Maternity Leave
- 120 days from date of childbirth (Art. 7, Const.).
Paternity Leave
- 5 days (Art. 10, Law 10,421/2002).
Adoption Leave
- 120 days from judicial custody.
- Leave applies to only one child; shared if more than one.
