Brazil - Apply for Brazilian Passport Abroad

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Procedure

Apply by Mail

1. To Apply for Brazilian Passport Abroad, the applicant has to approach the Ministério das Relações Exteriores link
2. The applicant has to get an appointment from the office.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following link link
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 the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office mailing address.
8. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
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. 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.
11. On the scheduled date, go to the consulate or embassy for your appointment.
12. As part of the application process, your biometric data, including fingerprints, may be collected. This is a security measure to prevent identity theft and fraud.
13. The fee for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
14. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
15. Once the process is completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
16. Return to the consulate or embassy on the specified date to collect your passport. Make sure to bring the receipt of payment and any other documents that may be required for passport collection.
17. Before leaving the consulate or embassy, carefully check the details in your passport, including your name, photo, and passport number, to ensure they are accurate.
18. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form link
• Original birth certificate (Certidão de Nascimento) or updated Brazilian ID card (Cédula de Identidade).
• Proof of regular military service (for males aged 18 to 45).
• Proof of voting in the most recent Brazilian elections.
• Passport application form (available on the consulate or embassy's website).
• Proof of payment for the passport fee.
• One recent passport-size photograph.
• Proof of residency in the host country (e.g., residence visa or legal stay documents).
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministério das Relações Exteriores
Palácio Itamaraty
Esplanada dos Ministérios - Bloco H
Brasília/DF - Brazil
CEP 70.170-900
Contact link

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for a Brazilian passport abroad, you must meet the following criteria:

• The applicant must be a Brazilian citizen.
• The applicant must be at least 18 years old.
• The applicant must have a valid passport or other valid travel document.

Fees

• Brazilian Passport (new/renewal) - $180,00
• Brazilian Passport (minors aged 4 to 18 years old/incomplete) - $120,00
• Brazilian Passport (minors aged 0 to 4 years old/incomplete) - $ 60,00

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• 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.

Required Information

• Name
• Surname
• Address
• ZIP code
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Email
• Education details
• Mailing address
• Other details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A Brazilian passport abroad is a Brazilian passport that is issued to Brazilian citizens who are living or traveling outside of Brazil. Brazilian passports are valid for ten years and can be used to travel to over 170 countries without a visa.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• A passport is used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

Here are some of the benefits of having a Brazilian passport abroad:

• It allows you to travel internationally without a visa to over 170 countries.
• It is a valid form of identification and can be used to access government services in Brazil.
• It can be used to vote in Brazilian elections.