Brazil - Apply for work card (Carteira de Trabalho)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for work card (Carteira de Trabalho), the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Labor and Social Security link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. The applicant will have the photograph taken and the fingerprints recorded as part of the application process.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
13. Once the application is processed, return to the SRTE office to collect the applicant’s Carteira de Trabalho.
14. This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• RG (Registro Geral) or another official identification document.
• CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas) - Brazilian Taxpayer Registry.
• Proof of address (a utility bill or any official document that shows the applicant’s address).
• Birth Certificate (original or certified copy).
• Proof of education level (e.g., high school diploma or equivalent).
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Labor and Social Security
End: Esplanada dos Ministérios – Bloco F
CEP: 70056-900 – Brasília/DF
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm
Contact link

Eligibility

The eligibility requirements for applying for a work card (Carteira de Trabalho) in Brazil are as follows:

• Be a Brazilian citizen or have a valid work visa.
• Be at least 14 years old.
• Have a CPF number (Cadastro de Pessoa Física). If the applicant does not have a CPF number, he/she can apply for one at the same time as he/she applies for his/her work card.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Age
• Date of Birth
• Parents’ name
• Parents’ occupation
• ZIP code
• Contact number
• Email ID
• Other details

Need for the Document

• The Carteira de Trabalho, commonly known as the Work Card, is an official document issued by the Brazilian government to formalize and record the employment history of a worker. It serves as a legal record of a person's employment status, job history, and benefits received throughout their career.

Information which might help

• The Work Card is an essential document for both employers and employees in Brazil, as it helps ensure compliance with labor laws and provides workers with certain rights and protections. It is mandatory for all Brazilian citizens and foreigners legally working in Brazil to have a Work Card.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• The identity card is used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• The Work Card is crucial for workers because it grants them access to certain benefits and protections under Brazilian labor laws, such as severance pay, paid vacation, maternity leave, and unemployment benefits.
• Employers are required by law to maintain accurate records in the worker's Work Card and keep it up to date during the course of employment.