The migration of Brazilians to other countries has increased significantly and has reached its highest level since 2009. According to the Foreign Ministry, more than 4.5 million people currently live outside the country.
This trend towards change outside is determined by several factors including:
- Look for new opportunities
- Cultural affinities
- Favorable weather conditions
- Easy to adapt to new cultures
Culture and Adaptation: Recruitment Priorities
Octavio Pott, a renowned international recruitment specialist, emphasizes the importance of culture when choosing a travel destination.
Not everyone wants to be confronted with cultural barriers. This is very important in international recruitment because not everyone adapts. Therefore, the greater the cultural similarity, the easier it is to adapt.
Significant changes in immigration policy have been observed recently. While Portugal made the process more bureaucratic for Brazilians, Germany relaxed its rules to compensate for the labor shortage.
Main travel destinations for Brazilians
The United States is home to the largest Brazilian community with 1.9 million expatriates, followed by Portugal, Paraguay, the United Kingdom and Japan.
However, these numbers do not necessarily reflect the countries that currently employ the most Brazilians. “They continue to recruit Brazilians, but the main source of hiring is from countries that already have greater similarities. For example Ireland”explains Pott.
- Italy: a point of balance
Italy, with its 157,000 Brazilians, is particularly attractive for healthcare professionals. The advantage that Brazilians have over professionals from other countries such as Albania, India and Romania is their easy cultural adaptation. “It is culturally much more difficult for nurses from India to adapt and stay in Europe than for Brazilian nurses.”says Pott.
- Germany: Looking for qualified specialists
Germany has stood out Recruitment of foreign workers qualified, with a focus on nursing. In order to work legally in the country, basic knowledge of the German language, professional experience and, in some cases, a university degree are required.
- Promising goals for the future
In the coming years, the attraction of Brazilians to countries such as Ireland, Italy, Germany, the United States, Spain, Canada, Belgium, Luxembourg and Portugal is expected to increase. Pott emphasizes that relations between Brazil and Portugal still have challenges to overcome, but hopes for future improvements.
- Salaries and living expenses
Germany stands out when it comes to remuneration Europe, although it has a higher tax burden. This factor should be taken into account by those seeking a better salary.