Passport for minor under 18 years old

Publicado em 29/12/2022 09h56 Atualizado em 16/05/2023 07h06

A new passport may be requested at any time. There is no need to wait for the current passport to expire.
It is recommended that Brazilian nationals enter and leave the country with a Brazilian passport.
It is the citizen's responsibility to check if their passport is valid. The validity of a passport is never extended.

1. Fill out the online passport application form (RER - Recibo de Entrega de Requerimento): https://formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br

2. With the required documents in hand, submit the application for the service via the e-consular platform: https://ec-capetown.itamaraty.gov.br

Up to 7 working days from receipt of documentation at the Consulate.

1.	Recibo de Entrega de Requerimento (RER)	https://formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br
2.	One document photo	The picture must be recent, from the last 6 months, in color and taken against an off-white plain background. The applicant’s face must be centred in the frame and looking straight at the camera with no tilt. The facial expression must be neutral and the face must be clearly shown.
3.	Current passport, if applicable	If the previous passport has been lost, stolen or damaged, a Police Report will be required.
4.	Brazilian birth certificate	If the child was born abroad and has not been registered at the Consulate yet, birth registration must be arranged before the passport application.
5.	Consent for issuing a passport to minor	Both parents, Brazilian or foreigner, must complete the consent form (Formulário de Autorização para Emissão de Passaporte para Menor). Signature certifications can be done in person at the Consulate. Certifications of signatures by Commissioners of Oath, such as SAPS, will not be accepted. Inclusion of the travel authorisation is optional.
6.	Parents' identification document	Passport or ID card
7.	Proof of payment of the consular fee	Check here the consular fee and bank details.