Updated March 2026 · 4 min read
CPF for work permit holders in Brazil
Moving to Brazil for work? Here is what work permit holders need to know about getting a CPF.
Why your employer needs your CPF
If you are moving to Brazil for work, your CPF is one of the first things your employer will ask for. Brazilian payroll systems, tax registration, and employment contracts all require a CPF. HR departments have timelines and will not wait while you figure out the bureaucracy.
The good news is that work permit holders can get a CPF quickly. The challenge is doing it right the first time so you do not delay your start date.
Work permit specifics
Having a work permit or work visa can actually simplify some parts of the CPF process, but it introduces its own requirements around documentation. The specifics depend on your visa type and the state you are applying in.
Proof of address can be particularly tricky when you have just arrived for a new job and may not have permanent accommodation yet.
Skip the guesswork
We built GET CPF because we went through this process ourselves and wasted more time than we should have. We prepare everything for your specific situation so that you walk into Receita Federal prepared, and your CPF arrives by email three to four days later.
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