Brazil - Register with National Registery of Foreigners (Registro Nacional de Estrangeiros)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Register with the National Registry of Foreigners (Registro Nacional de Estrangeiros), the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Federal Police – link
2. To begin the registration process, schedule an appointment at the nearest Federal Police station in Brazil.
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. Also, the applicant has to complete the biometric process and the interview session.
10. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
11. 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.
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. The applicant will receive the certificate from the office.
15. 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
• Passport with a valid entry visa
• Proof of legal entry into Brazil, such as an immigration card
• Two 3x4cm color photos with a white background
• Birth certificate or equivalent document
• Marriage certificate or equivalent document, if applicable
• Proof of residence in Brazil, such as a utility bill or rental contract
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Federal Police
Address: Federal Police Headquarters Building - SAUS Quadra 6,
lots 09/10, Brasília/DF - CEP: 70037900
Contact: (61) 2024.8142
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact link – link

Eligibility

• Foreigners who are planning to reside in Brazil for more than 90 days are required to register with the National Registry of Foreigners (Registro Nacional de Estrangeiros - RNE) and are 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

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

• Registering with the National Registry of Foreigners (Registro Nacional de Estrangeiros - RNE) in Brazil is the process by which foreign nationals who intend to stay in Brazil for more than 90 days obtain a national ID card.

Information which might help

• The RNE is an important document that is used for identification purposes and is required for a variety of activities, such as opening a bank account, obtaining a driver's license, and accessing government services.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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

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