Apply In Person

1. To Obtain Psychologist Accreditation, the applicant has to approach the MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, BRAZIL – link or respective institution.
2. Once the applicant has completed his/her Bachelor's degree in Psychology, ensure that he/she obtains his/her diploma from his/her educational institution. The diploma serves as proof of his/her completion of the program.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. 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.
10. Some CRPs may require the applicant to attend an orientation session or an Ethical Practice course. This course provides information on the code of ethics and professional standards for psychologists in Brazil.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
13. This entire process can be completed within 3 – 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Copy of the applicant’s identification document (passport, Brazilian ID, etc.)
• Copy of the applicant’s CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas, a Brazilian tax identification number)
• Copy of the applicant’s Bachelor's degree diploma in Psychology
• Academic transcripts
• Certificate of completion for the applicant’s internship or supervised practical training
• Proof of payment of registration fees
• Any other documentation specified by the licensing authority

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, BRAZIL
SIG Quadra 04, Lote 327
Ed. Villa Lobos, 3º andar
Brasília-DF
70610-908
Brazil
Phone - +55 61 2022 3605/3606/3607
Fax - +55 61 2022 3644
Contact link

• Any person who graduated in psychology is eligible to make this application.

• 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

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• This entire process can be completed within 3 – 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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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.

• Full name of the applicant
• Age
• Contact details
• Gender
• Fax
• Email
• Phone number
• Qualification details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

• Psychologist accreditation in Brazil, also known as "registro profissional de psicólogo," is the official recognition and authorization granted to individuals who have completed the necessary education and training to practice as psychologists.
• It is a legal requirement for individuals to be accredited by the Regional Council of Psychology (Conselho Regional de Psicologia, CRP) in their respective state or region in order to work as a professional psychologist in Brazil.

• Psychologist accreditation is necessary for various professional activities, including providing therapy or counseling services, conducting psychological assessments, working in research or academic settings, and participating in forensic or legal proceedings related to psychology.

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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• It's important to note that the specific requirements for psychologist accreditation, such as educational qualifications, internship completion, and registration procedures, may vary slightly among different states or regions in Brazil.