Chinese specialists now dominate Brazil’s foreign work-visa statistics
Official figures reveal that Brazil now issues more than 1,000 work visas a month to Chinese nationals, who made up 38 percent of all foreign hires in Q1 2026. Projects such as BYD’s EV plant in Bahia are driving demand for technical transferees, fueling economic activity but also labour-market tensions. Companies must watch Brazil’s foreign-labour quotas to stay compliant as Chinese investment accelerates.
May 26, 2026
