Passports for individuals 18 and older
The Consulate of Brazil in Chicago issues passports to Brazilian applicants upon presenting all original supporting documents. Copies are not accepted. All passport applications must undergo previous document screening, performed online through the E-Consular platform.
Individuals 18 and older must complete TWO different forms:
- formulário RER, (Application Form Receipt) and;
- formulário online da plataforma E-Consular (E-Consular Form).
The Consulate will only analyze passport applications after all forms are properly completed, and the corroborating documentation is uploaded through the E-Consular platform.
STEP-BY-STEP
1. Gather all of the required supporting documents. See the table below.
2. Select how you want to apply (in person or by mail - only for Brazilians residing within our jurisdiction).
3. Access the E-Consular platform and upload the complete list of required documents for screening. If the document is too long and has many pages, upload only the pages with the most relevant information.
4. Money Order from the United States Postal Service.
5. Only after being notified that documents were successfully verified and approved, you may forward the application to the Consulate by mail or appear in person on the scheduled date and time
ATTENTION: Be aware that you must present the originals of the same documents previously uploaded to the E-Consular platform. If you choose by mail, the originals must be included in the envelope, or if you choose in person, documents must be presented to the consular agent.
Read the following instructions very carefully. The table below lists the documents required to apply for a Brazilian passport. The Consulate may request further supporting documents if deemed necessary.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
IMPORTANT: All documents issued at Brazilian Consulates abroad now require the presentation of the CPF number for the document holder. Please have your CPF number with you when submitting a request through E-Consular.
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Online Application Form (Also referred to as RER (Application Form Receipt) |
This is the first step to apply for a passport. Click here to access the form and instructions. Once it is completed, print out the Application Receipt generated by the system. NOTE: You must sign the form exactly as you have signed the ID you have uploaded. Failure to provide matching signatures will result in denial or delays. |
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E-Consular form |
Depending on how you decide to submit the documentation , choose the proper application service:
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Most recent Passport |
Passport Passports expired for over two years must be accompanied by another Brazilian photo ID; original or a copy certified by a Brazilian Consulate or Brazilian Notary Office (Cartório), e.g., RG, Brazilian driver's License, even if expired, Brazilian Worker's History Booklet. If you do not have a valid Brazilian ID, original or certified copies of valid foreign documents will be accepted (e.g., valid driver's license, State ID, passport) as long as they were issued under the same name as the Brazilian document. In case of original or certified copy of an ID with no validity, the photo must be recent enough to allow identification. Original or certified copies of IDs issued over 20 years ago will not be accepted. Original or certified copies of IDs issued when the applicant was a minor are accepted only if issued less than 10 years ago. If the passport is damaged, lost, or stolen, this form must be presented, completed, and signed. |
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A recent color photo on photo paper. Click here for further specifications.
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A US passport-size photo, 2x2 inches, taken less than 6 months before submitting the application. Photos already used in previous passports will not be accepted.
Note: Do not crop the photo to fit the RER form photo field. |
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Original Brazilian certificate or copy certified by a Brazilian Consulate or Brazilian Notary Office |
Single Individuals: Brazilian birth certificate, consular birth record, or naturalization certificate. Married Individuals: Brazilian marriage certificate. For those married abroad who have not yet registered their marriage in Brazil or at a Brazilian consular office abroad, click here to see instructions on registering a marriage. Divorcees or Legally Separated: Brazilian marriage certificate with divorce annotation or legal separation ruling. If you have legally changed your name for reasons other than marriage or divorce: a full-content Brazilian birth or marriage certificate indicating the name change. |
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Proof of having either voted or justified the absence at the polls or confirmation of having registered to vote through Titulo Net |
Access here the TSE (National Board of Elections) website to obtain your Voter Clearance Receipt (proof of either having voted or justified your absence at the polls) under "Quitação Eleitoral" or access here to access your registry to vote receipt registry to vote through Título Net |
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Original Military Document |
For men between the ages of 18 and 45. If you do not have the document, click here. |
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Money Order issued by the USPS |
Passport fee is US$120.00. The only payment method accepted is Money Order issued by The United States Postal Service. Personal checks, Credit or debit cards, and cash are not accepted. The Money Order must be presented to the consular agent with the application documents. When applying by mail, the Money Order should be mailed in the same envelope as the documents. |
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USPS Envelope - for applications via mail or for in-person applications whose ready passports will be mailed to the applicant's home address Upload all documentation through the E-Consular platform, and after validation by the consular authority, mail it, along with the money order, or bring it on the scheduled date and time |
For mail-in applications, include a prepaid, self-addressed Priority, or Express return envelope from the USPS (United States Postal Service). The Consulate highly recommends getting the tracking number. ATTENTION: do not use any other mail carrier. The failure to do so may result in delays. The envelope can also be presented by applicants who apply in person and wish to have the passport delivered to their homes. Applicants who wish to pick up their passports at the Consulate do not need to bring an envelope. |
PROCESSING TIMES
After the application documents are uploaded to E-Consular, the Consulate requires a period of five (5) business days to validate the application and enable scheduling. The passport is issued within five (5) business days from the presentation of the required documentation at the Consulate. The applicant can either pick up the passport in person or drop off a prepaid USPS envelope to have the document mailed to their address when ready.
For applications by mail, the processing time is ten (10) business days from the date the Consulate receives the complete documentation. Incomplete or incorrect documentation will not be processed and will be returned to the sender via the return envelope.
VALIDITY
For 18 and older, the validity is 10 years.
CONSULAR FEE
Money Order in the amount of US$120
The only accepted payment method is Money Order issued by the United States Postal Service. Personal checks, credit/debit cards or cash are not accepted. Failure to observe this requirement will result in processing time delay.
