Unemployment Insurance
Seguro-Desemprego
Paid by Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego (Fundo de Amparo ao Trabalhador - FAT); pago pela Caixa · 🇧🇷 Brazil
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 3 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
3 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
Ao solicitar o benefício pela primeira vez: O trabalhador deverá ter recebido pelo menos 12 salários nos últimos 18 meses imediatamente anteriores à data de dispensa.
A researcher has read this record against the official page.
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.gov.br
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- Athlete Grant Programme for high-performance athletes
- Training Grant for workers in professional qualification courses
- Social Driver's Licence - free first driving licence programmes in several states
- Apprenticeship programme - first formal job for youth 14-24
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Apprenticeship programme - first formal job for youth 14-24
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Temporary Incapacity Benefit (former sickness benefit)
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