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Relocate to Germany from Brazil

Brazil is a growing source of tech and engineering talent for German companies. Brazilian professionals often relocate for software development, data science, and engineering roles. Brazilian nationals must apply for a visa at the German embassy before travelling — they cannot apply for a work permit from within Germany.

Typical timeline: 8–14 weeks from application to arrival

Visa options for Brazilian professionals

EU Blue Card

The main route for Brazilian IT and engineering professionals. Requires a recognised degree and a qualifying job offer.

6–10 weeks

Skilled Worker Visa (§18b AufenthG)

For qualified Brazilian professionals with a degree or recognised vocational training and a concrete job offer.

6–12 weeks

Chancenkarte (Opportunity Card)

A points-based residence title that allows entry to Germany for up to 12 months to find qualified employment. Replaced the Job Seeker Visa in June 2024. Requires qualifications, financial means (€1,091/month), and German A1 or English B2.

6–10 weeks

Required documents

Documents typically needed for Brazilian nationals applying for a German work visa.

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
University degree with apostille
Degree recognition (ZAB evaluation)
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of health insurance
Biometric passport photos
CV in English or German
Proof of accommodation in Germany
Proof of financial means (for Chancenkarte)

Tips for relocating from Brazil

Brazil is part of the Hague Apostille Convention — get your degree apostilled before applying

The German consulates in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Porto Alegre handle visa applications

Start your ZAB degree recognition early — it's required for most work visas

Many Brazilian IT professionals qualify for the EU Blue Card shortage occupation lower salary threshold

Portuguese is increasingly valued in German companies with Brazilian market operations

relokate best practice

We review every situation case by case

While this guide provides general information, every relocation is different. Your talent will only be able to start working in Germany once they have received their residence title (Aufenthaltstitel) — or a Fiktionsbescheinigung that explicitly permits employment. Even for visa-free nationalities, this means careful timing. Our immigration experts assess each case individually to find the fastest, most compliant route — so your new hire starts on schedule, not in legal limbo.

Why companies choose relokate

Unlike generic relocation agencies or pure-play software, relokate combines both — so nothing falls through the cracks.

Software + human experts

Most competitors offer either software or service. relokate gives you a real-time dashboard backed by dedicated immigration specialists who handle the actual process.

Germany-deep, not global-wide

We focus exclusively on relocations to Germany. That means deeper expertise in German immigration law, local Ausländerbehörde processes, and the nuances that generalist platforms miss.

Case-by-case assessment

No two relocations are the same. We evaluate each hire's nationality, qualifications, family situation, and timeline to find the fastest compliant path — not a one-size-fits-all template.

Start-date certainty

Your talent can only work once they hold their title. We anticipate bottlenecks and manage timelines proactively, so your team can plan around a realistic start date — not a hopeful one.