Digital Work Card
for foreigners in Brazil

See how foreigners access the Carteira de Trabalho Digital and what data to check before formal employment.

What to do, step by step

Have a regular CPF and gov.br account to access Carteira de Trabalho Digital through the official app or website.
Check that name, birth date, nationality, and immigration documents are consistent in official records.
Before hiring, provide the employer with CPF and residence or work authorization documents when required.
After admission, check whether contract, role, salary, and dates appear correctly in the digital card.
If there is an error, ask the employer to correct it or consult official Ministério do Trabalho (Labor Ministry) channels.

Can a foreigner have a Carteira de Trabalho Digital?

Yes. Foreigners with a CPF and compatible status can access the digital card. Permission to work depends on immigration status and applicable rules.

Do I need a physical work card?

As a rule, the Carteira de Trabalho is digital. Older or specific situations may require checking previous records through official channels.

Does the digital card authorize work?

Not by itself. It records formal jobs. Work authorization depends on immigration status, contract, and Brazilian rules.

If administrative measures did not solve it, we can review your case.