Brazil - Obtain War Service Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Obtain War Service Certificate, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Defense link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. The processing time for obtaining military service documents can vary. Be prepared to wait for the request to be processed.
11. Once the document is ready, they may need to collect it in person or arrange for it to be sent to you.
12. This entire process can be completed in several weeks or months or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Original or certified copy of your birth certificate.
• Proof of residence
• Proof of payment
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Defense


Ministério da Defesa - MD
Esplanada dos Ministérios - Bloco Q
Brasília - DF
Brazil
Contact- link

Eligibility

To be eligible to obtain a War Service Certificate in Brazil, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be a Brazilian citizen.
• Have served in the Brazilian Armed Forces during a war or other armed conflict.
• Have been honourably discharged from the Brazilian Armed Forces.
• Have not been convicted of a crime that would disqualify you from receiving the certificate.

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 in several weeks or months 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 of the applicant
• Address of the applicant
• Email ID
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Mailing address
• Nationality
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature
• Fee receipt

Need for the Document

• A War Service Certificate (Certificado de Serviço de Guerra) is a document issued to Brazilian citizens who served in the armed forces during World War II. The certificate is proof of service and can be used to apply for benefits, such as pensions and health care.

Information which might help

Here are some of the benefits to War Service Certificate:

• Pension
• Health care
• Education benefits
• Housing assistance
• Tax breaks

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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Others

Here are some additional things to keep in mind when applying for a War Service Certificate in Brazil:

• They can only apply for a certificate if you were honourably discharged from the Brazilian Armed Forces.
• If were convicted of a crime that would disqualify you from receiving the certificate, you may still be eligible if you have been pardoned or had your conviction expunged.
• They can apply for a War Service Certificate even if you are no longer a Brazilian citizen.