Carteira de Trabalho (CTPS)

websiteer review]ho.gov.br/carteira-de-trabalho-e-previdencia-social-ctps/documentacao-obrigatoria/estrangeiro#srtes]Ministério do Trabalho website[/url] and also schedule an appointment. In Rio, it is Centro near Cinelândia.

You can get the book without having a job, however, it is much quicker if you have a job already lined up since they will write you a letter. You use this letter to get an emergency appointment. I got mine within a week and had no problem going for interviews without the CTPS, since I had the permanent visa.

Depending on the reason you got your permanent visa, the documents necessary vary a little. On thiswebsite it sets out clearly in each situation.
In general you need you CPF, proof of residency, I.D. SINCRE.

As far as the bank account you don't need the CTPS, only proof of residency, your id (it can be the temporary document) and the money you will receive. Therefore, it is more that you need a job or proof of steady income for the bank to open an account for you.

Hope this helps!