On 19 November 2012, the Brazilian government has announced facilitated immigration rules for foreigners working for the soccer World Cup 2014 and the Olympic Games 2016. The main changes include:

• 5 day priority processing (in contrast to standard processing times of 4 to 6 weeks)
• Requirements for proof of education and professional experience were lifted

Visa applicants need to provide a proof of connection with the aforementioned events in order to be eligible for these benefits.