Brazil - Apply for contribute National Institute of Social Security(Cartao do INSS)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for contribute National Institute of Social Security(Cartão do INSS), the applicant has to approach the Cartório De Registro Civil – link or link
2. The applicant has to schedule the appointment by contact the office.
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. On the scheduled date and time, go to the INSS office for the applicant’s appointment.
8. During the appointment, the applicant will need to provide information about his/her work history, including past employers and periods of employment.
9. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
10. Also, the applicant has to complete the biometric process.
11. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
12. 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.
13. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
14. The INSS will use the information provided to verify the applicant’s contributions and establish his/her CNIS.
15. Once the applicant’s CNIS is processed and created, he/she will receive a document or card that serves as proof of his/her social security contributions and benefits entitlement.
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
• Brazilian birth certificate or naturalization certificate
• Brazilian ID card (RG)
• Proof of address (such as a utility bill or bank statement) in the applicant’s name
• Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas (CPF)
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Cartório De Registro Civil
Phone: (11) 5555-9372
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact link
Ministry of Labor and Social Security link link

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for the Cartão do INSS in Brazil are as follows:

• Be a Brazilian citizen or a permanent resident of Brazil.
• Be employed in the formal sector or be self-employed.
• Have paid social security contributions for at least 12 months.
• Be able to speak Portuguese.

Fees

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

Validity

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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
• Marital status
• Spouse's Name
• Nationality of spouse
• Parents’ details
• Contact details
• Fax
• Email
• Phone number
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The Cartão do INSS (National Institute of Social Security Card) is a document issued by the Brazilian government to individuals who contribute to the National Institute of Social Security (INSS). The card serves as proof of social security contributions and can be used to access a variety of social security benefits, such as retirement benefits, disability benefits, and survivor benefits.

Information which might help

Here are some of the benefits that the applicant can access with a Cartão do INSS:

• Retirement benefits: If the applicant has reached the retirement age and have paid social security contributions for at least 35 years, he/she can apply for retirement benefits.
• Disability benefits: If the applicant is unable to work due to a disability, he/she can apply for disability benefits.
• Survivor benefits: If the applicant is the spouse or dependent of a deceased person who was receiving social security benefits, he/she can apply for survivor benefits.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• The social security card is used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• The Social Security Card is primarily used for administrative purposes within the social security system.
• It enables individuals to access and manage their benefits, such as retirement, disability, or unemployment benefits, as well as other services offered by the INSS.
• It also facilitates the verification of an individual's social security contributions and employment history.