Apply In Person

1. To Apply for SUS card (Cartão SUS), the applicant has to approach the Ministério da Saúde (Ministry of Health) link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. In some cases, after completing the registration, the applicant may be asked to attend a medical appointment to assess your health status. This step might not be necessary in all situations.
12. After completing the registration process,the applicant will be issued a SUS card. This card will contain his/her unique SUS identification number and other relevant information.
13. This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• Original or certified copy of your birth certificate.
• Proof of residence (a utility bill or any official document that shows your address).
• A recent passport-sized photograph.
• CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas)
• Any other documents (If required)

Ministério da Saúde (Ministry of Health)
Esplanada dos Ministérios, Bloco G
Brasília - DF, CEP: 70.058-900
Brazil
Contact link

To be eligible to apply for a SUS card in Brazil,the applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Be a resident of Brazil.
• Have a Brazilian identity card or birth certificate.
• Have proof of residence.
• Have a tax payers’ number (CPF).
• Be able to speak Portuguese.

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Address
• Age
• Date of Birth
• Parents’ name
• Parents’ occupation
• ZIP code
• Contact number
• Email ID
• Other details

• The SUS card (Cartão SUS) in Brazil is an identification card issued to individuals who are registered in the Sistema Único de Saúde (Unified Health System), commonly known as SUS.
• SUS is Brazil's public healthcare system, and it provides free or low-cost medical services, including doctor visits, hospital care, vaccinations, medications, and various health treatments to Brazilian citizens and legal residents.

• The SUS card serves as a key tool for accessing healthcare services within the public health system. It contains essential information about the cardholder, such as their name, date of birth, unique identification number, and sometimes a photograph.
• The card's primary purpose is to facilitate identification and registration in the public health system, making it easier for individuals to access medical care and services at public health facilities throughout the country.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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• The SUS card is an essential tool in Brazil's efforts to provide universal healthcare to its citizens and residents, regardless of their financial situation.
• It is available to all Brazilian citizens and legal residents and plays a significant role in making healthcare services more equitable and accessible to the entire population.