Registration Appointment Delays Likely in São Paulo
August 23, 2016
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The Federal Police in São Paulo are implementing a new IT system that is expected to cause delays for foreign nationals seeking to schedule appointments to register their work visas and obtain a Registro Nacional de Estrangeiro (RNE) – a temporary identification document. While the new system is being implemented, appointment slots will not be available online and walk-in appointments will not be possible.
It is not known how long these delays are expected to last.
Similar delays are not expected in other cities in Brazil, as São Paulo is the only city confirmed to be implementing this new system.
What This Means for Employers and Foreign Nationals
Foreign nationals arriving to work in São Paulo should expect delays in obtaining an appointment to obtain a RNE and should take such delays into consideration. Employers should take note of the possibility for delays because foreign employees must obtain a RNE before they can be placed on Brazilian payroll, though they can start working before the RNE is obtained. If such delays will be problematic, please contact your Fragomen representative, as alternative options may be available on a case-by-case basis.
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].
Fragomen in Brazil is Fragomen Brasil Serviços de Imigração Ltda., operating exclusively as an immigration consultancy and not as a law firm in Brazil.
