Brazil - Obtain Certificate of Equal Rights

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Obtain Certificate of Equal Rights, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Economy link
2. The applicant has to schedule an appointment by phone.
3. On the day of the appointment, the applicant has to visit the office with the partner.
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. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
12. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
13. If the application is approved, the applicant will be issued a Certificate of Equal Rights, which will allow his/her to work and reside in Brazil with the same rights as Brazilian citizens.
14. 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 employment
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Economy
Esplanada dos Ministérios, Block F, Annex Building,
Wing A, Ground Floor, CEP 70059-900. Brasilia DF
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any foreigner who is living in Brazil is eligible to make this application.

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

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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 Certificate of Equal Rights (Certificado de Igualdade de Direitos) is a document issued by the Brazilian government that recognizes the professional qualifications and experience of foreign nationals in order to facilitate their integration into the Brazilian workforce.

Information which might help

• The certificate is aimed at foreign nationals who hold professional qualifications or have relevant work experience in a particular field, and who wish to work in Brazil in the same or a related field.
• It certifies that the individual's qualifications or experience are equivalent to those required by Brazilian law and regulations for their profession.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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