Apply In Person

1. To Request a Certificate of Residence Abroad (Foreign), the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil 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. 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. Allow the Consulate or Embassy to review the application and documents. The processing time may vary, so be patient.
11. Once the application is approved, visit the Consulate or Embassy to collect the Certificate of Residence Abroad.
12. This entire process can be completed in several weeks or months or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Valid identification (passport, Brazilian ID, etc.).
• Proof of residency abroad (residence permit, utility bills, rental agreement, etc.).
• Completed application form provided by the Consulate or Embassy.
• Any additional documents specified by the Consulate or Embassy.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil
Ministério das RelaçõesExteriores - MRE
Esplanada dos Ministérios, Bloco H
Brasília - DF, CEP 70170-900
Brazil
Contact Phone: +55 (61) 2030-6158
Contact- link

The following people are eligible to request a Certificate of Residence Abroad (Foreign) in Brazil:

• Brazilian citizens who are residing abroad for longer than 12 months.
• Foreigners who are residing in Brazil for longer than 12 months and who have obtained a permanent residence visa.
• Brazilian companies that have a branch or representative office abroad.

• 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 in several weeks or months 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.

• Name of the applicant
• Address of the applicant
• Email ID
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Mailing address
• Nationality
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature
• Fee receipt

• A Certificate of Residence Abroad (Foreign) in Brazil is a document issued by a Brazilian consulate or embassy that certifies that a Brazilian citizen is residing in another country.

Here are some of the benefits of having a Certificate of Residence Abroad:

• It can be used to prove your residency status in another country.
• It can be used to access certain government services and benefits.
• It can be used to open a bank account or get a job in another country.
• It can be used to apply for a visa to another 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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