Apply In Person

1. To Apply to Participate in Special Social Protection Services, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Social Development and Fight Against Hunger 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 the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. There is no fee for this procedure.
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 or through email.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
12. This entire process can be completed within 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• Medical certificates or reports
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Social assistance documentation
• Any other documents (If required)

Ministry of Social Development and Fight Against Hunger


(Ministério do Desenvolvimento Social e Combate à Fome)
Phone: +55 61 2030-1500
Contact link

To be eligible to apply to participate in Special Social Protection Services (SPSE) in Brazil, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be a Brazilian citizen or a legal resident of Brazil.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a low income.
• Be facing a situation of social vulnerability.
• Be willing to participate in the program's activities.

• There is no fee for this procedure.

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 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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• 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
• Postal address
• Cell phone number
• Identity number
• Passport number
• Email ID
• Fax
• Qualification
• Signature
• Date

• Participating in Special Social Protection Services in Brazil involves accessing and benefiting from specific programs and initiatives that are designed to provide support, assistance, and protection to vulnerable populations.
• These services aim to address various social needs and improve the well-being of individuals and communities in Brazil.

Here are some of the benefits of participating in the SPSE:

• You can receive financial assistance to help you meet your basic needs.
• You can receive food assistance to help you eat healthy and nutritious meals.
• You can receive healthcare assistance to help you stay healthy.
• You can receive education assistance to help you further your education.
• You can receive housing assistance to help you find a safe and affordable place to live.
• You can receive psychological assistance to help you cope with difficult situations.
• You can receive legal assistance to help you understand your rights and to protect yourself from discrimination.

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

Link

The SPSE is a government program that provides social assistance to people who are facing a situation of social vulnerability. The program offers a variety of services, including:

• Financial assistance.
• Food assistance.
• Healthcare assistance.
• Education assistance.
• Housing assistance.
• Psychological assistance.
• Legal assistance.