Brazil - Apply for Certificate of Citizenship (certificado de cidadania)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for a Certificate of Citizenship (certificado de cidadania), the applicant has to approach the Federal Police Brazil – link or National Immigration Council (Conselho Nacional de Imigração) link
2. The applicant has to get an appointment to submit the application form by phone.
3. The applicant has to visit the office with the request letter.
4. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
5. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
6. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
8. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
9. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
10. 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.
11. The applicant may be required to provide biometric data, such as fingerprints or a photograph, as part of the application process. Follow the instructions provided by the authorities during the appointment.
12. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
13. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
14. Once the application is approved, the applicant will be notified by the authorities. Visit the designated office to collect the Certificate of Citizenship.
15. Ensure that the applicant has the necessary identification documents with him/her when picking up the certificate.
16. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Proof of Brazilian parentage or descent
• Passport size photographs
• Proof of payment
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Federal Police Brazil
Federal Police Headquarters
Building - SAUS Block 6, lots 09/10, Brasília/DF - CEP: 70037900
Contact: (61) 2024.8142
E-mail: [email protected]


Contact link – [https://www.gov.br/pf/pt-br/assuntos/noticias/assessoria-1/assessoria link]


National Immigration Council (Conselho Nacional de Imigração)
Email - [email protected]
National Immigration Council - CNIG: (61) 2025-3705
Contact link


Cartório De Registro Civil
Phone: (11) 5555-9372
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact link – link

Eligibility

Any person who

• Born in Brazilian
• Married a Brazilian
• Have Brazilian parentage or descent

Fees

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

Validity

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

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15-20 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

• Full name of the applicant
• Date of Birth
• Age
• Full name of the applicant's mother
• Full name of the applicant's father
• Nationality of the applicant's mother
• Nationality of the applicant's father
• Marital status
• Spouse's Name
• Nationality of spouse
• Contact details
• Fax
• Email
• Date of Marriage
• Place of marriage
• Phone number
• The current address of the applicant
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The Certificate of Citizenship (Certificado de Cidadania) in Brazil is an official document issued to individuals who acquire Brazilian citizenship either by birth, descent, marriage, adoption, or naturalization.
• It serves as proof of Brazilian citizenship and is an important document for individuals who have obtained citizenship in Brazil.

Information which might help

• The Certificate of Citizenship contains personal information of the individual, such as their full name, date of birth, place of birth, and other identifying details.
• It is issued by the appropriate government authorities responsible for citizenship matters, such as the Federal Police (Polícia Federal) or the National Immigration Council (Conselho Nacional de Imigração).

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• The citizenship certificate is used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

• The certificate is typically required for various legal purposes, including obtaining a Brazilian passport, exercising citizenship rights, accessing social services, and conducting other official transactions within Brazil.