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Brazil introduces a residence route for major-event work
The September measure concerns workers preparing and delivering large events.
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Ordinance 68, dated 15 September and published on 17 September, addresses work-residence authorization before visa issuance for foreign workers involved in major events.
Event teams should examine this specific route with the Brazilian authorities. It does not make ordinary visitor entry a general work authorization.
Read official source · Brazil Ministry of Justice · Interministerial Ordinance 68/2026
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