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When traveling to Brazil, your nationality and the types of activities you will conduct during your trip will determine whether you may travel lawfully as a business visitor or if you require work authorization. Please seek advice from your immigration counsel if you are uncertain about the specific types of activities that constitute business or work.
As a business visitor to Brazil, you may engage in the activities below. While this list is not exhaustive and other activities could qualify as business, you may:
Nationals of the United States, Canada, Japan and other select countries are eligible for a visa waiver and are not required to obtain a visa in order to enter and conduct business activities in Brazil.
If your nationality is not eligible for a visa waiver, you will be required to obtain a Visitor Visa (VVIS) from a Brazilian Embassy or Consulate prior to travel. Please consult with your immigration counsel before traveling to determine your eligibility for a visa waiver or Visitor Visa.
The activities below, whether paid or unpaid, generally constitute work under Brazilian law. This list is not exhaustive, and many other professional activities are considered work in Brazil, even if conducted for a short duration.
The requirements for work authorization depend on your qualifications, on the nature and duration of your work and on whether your employer has an entity in Brazil. The most common types of work authorization for Brazil are:
Nationals of countries that are part of the Mercosur agreement and their dependents, as well as nationals of French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname and Venezuela, may work and reside in Brazil with a Temporary Residence Benefit without obtaining additional work authorization. However, registrations or other formalities may be required prior to working or residing in Brazil.
Inevitably, the legal and strategic considerations impacting visa selection, as well as visa waiver and work authorization eligibility, entail the careful consideration of many factors. We recommend that you consult with your immigration counsel before taking any course of action.
When traveling to South Africa, your nationality and the types of activities you will conduct during your trip will determine whether you may travel lawfully as a business visitor or if you require work authorization. Please seek advice from your immigration counsel if you are uncertain about the specific types of activities that constitute business or work.
As a business visitor to South Africa, you may engage in the activities below. While this list is not exhaustive and other activities could qualify as business, you may:
In most cases, foreign nationals are advised to only engage in business activities for up to 10 business days in any 90-day period. In some cases, activities may be conducted for a longer period of time. An individual assessment is recommended prior to travel to determine the advisable period of time that the activities may be conducted.
Nationals of Canada, the United States, and other select countries are eligible for a visa waiver and are not required to obtain a visa to enter and conduct business activities in South Africa.
Foreign nationals who are not eligible to enter South Africa on visa-waivered status must obtain a Visitor’s Visa with an endorsement permitting business activities from a South African Consular Mission prior to travel. Please obtain an individual assessment before traveling to determine your eligibility for a visa waiver.
The activities below, whether paid or unpaid, generally constitute work under South African law. This list is not exhaustive, and many other professional activities are considered work in South Africa, even if conducted for a short duration.
The requirements for work authorization depend on your qualifications, on the nature and duration of your work and on whether your employer has an entity in South Africa. The most common work authorization types for South Africa are:
South Africa offers special permits for select nationals. Holders of these permits may be exempt from obtaining a Work Visa. Please consult with your immigration counsel to determine eligibility.
When traveling to Kenya, your nationality and the types of activities you will conduct during your trip will determine whether you may travel lawfully as a business visitor or if you require work authorization. Please seek advice from your immigration counsel if you are uncertain about the specific types of activities that constitute business or work.
As a business visitor to Kenya, you may engage in the activities below. While this list is not exhaustive and other activities could qualify as business, you may:
Most foreign nationals, including nationals of the United States and most European countries, are required to obtain an e-Visa prior to travel to enter Kenya and conduct ordinary business activities.
Certain restricted nationalities require additional security clearance and must obtain a Referred Business Visa prior to travel. In these cases, the Director of Immigration Services in Nairobi must approve the visa application in advance. Please consult with your immigration counsel to determine whether such restrictions apply.
Nationals of select countries, including Ghana, Malaysia and South Africa may be eligible for visa waiver status, which allows visitors to enter and conduct business activities without a visa. Please consult with your immigration counsel prior to travel to verify your eligibility for a visa waiver or e-Visa.
The activities below, whether paid or unpaid, generally constitute work under Kenyan law. This list is not exhaustive, and many other professional activities are considered work in Kenya, even if conducted for a short duration.
The requirements for work authorization depend on your qualifications, on the nature and duration of your work and on whether your employer has an entity in Kenya. The most common forms of work authorization for Kenya are:
Kenya does not offer work authorization exemptions.
When traveling to Australia, your nationality, and the types of activities you will conduct during your trip will determine whether you may travel lawfully as a business visitor or if you require a work visa. Please seek advice from your immigration counsel if you are uncertain about the specific types of activities that constitute business or work.
As a business visitor to Australia, you may engage in the activities below. While this list is not exhaustive and other activities could qualify as business, you may:
All foreign nationals are required to obtain the appropriate category of Business Visa in order to conduct ordinary business activities in Australia.
Nationals of New Zealand are eligible to obtain a Special Category (Subclass 444) Visa on arrival.
Depending on nationality, other business visitors may apply for a Visitor (Subclass 600) Visa, Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) (Subclass 601) Visa, or eVisitor (Subclass 651) Visa before traveling to Australia. Please consult with your immigration counsel prior to travel to determine the appropriate category for your nationality.
The activities below, whether paid or unpaid, generally constitute work under Australian law. This list is not exhaustive, and many other professional activities are considered work in Australia, even if conducted for a short duration.
The requirements for a work visa depend on your qualifications, on the nature and duration of your work and on whether your employer has an entity in Australia. The most common work visas for Australia are:
While all nationalities are required to obtain a visa to enter Australia, New Zealand nationals are eligible for a Special Category (Subclass 444) Visa upon arrival, which permits holders to work, study, and stay in Australia for an indefinite period of time.