The National Immigration Council from Brazil published this Thursday, August 25th, Resolution No. 47, which cheanges Normative Resolution No. 21, for the exercise of sports activities.
The Ministry of Justice and Public Security may grant a residency permit to:
- Immigrant as a professional athlete;
- Professionals who carry out sports activities, including in an auxiliary capacity.
The exercise of sports activities will also include sports coach, physical trainer, athlete trainer, professional football coach, and other professionals belonging to the related occupational family.
The period of residence provided for the immigrant professional in the condition of professional athlete will be up to 5 years.
The term for immigrant professionals who carry out sports activities, including in an auxiliary capacity, will be up to 2 years.
This Resolution enters into force on August 25th, 2022.
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