How to apply for the Work and Social Security Card – CTPS
Both asylum seekers and refugees have the right to work in Brazil. The Work Permit and Social Security Card (Carteira de Trabalho e Previdência Social – CTPS) is the document that verifies all the worker’s professional life. This document is mandatory for exercising formal professional activities and can be requested by anyone over 14 years old, national or foreigner, with regular residence in Brazil and a CPF number.
Recently in Brazil the document became digital. In most cases it is no longer necessary to issue a physical version of it.
Anyone interested in applying for their digital Work and Social Security Card (CTPS) must download the application (“Carteira de Trabalho Digital”) for free on the virtual store of their mobile phone (Apple’s Apple Store and the Android Play Store). Or access the link https://servicos.mte.gov.br/. At the time of hiring it is only necessary to inform the CPF number.
If the employer requests the physical Work and Social Security Card (CTPS), call 158 to request the physical document.
