Criminal records
Police Certificate issued by British authorities
In order to be valid in Brazil, Police / Disclosure Certificates issued by police authorities in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland must be apostillised by the FCO - Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Police Certificate issued by the Brazilian Federal Police
The Consulate can legalise Police Certificates electronically issued by the Federal Police.
The procedure aims to certify the certificate's authenticity to the recipient in the United Kingdom.
Please gather all necessary documentation in order to request this service at the Consulate:
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Copy of identification document |
The following documents are accepted: Valid Brazilian passport or Brazilian identity card (RG) or, if foreigner, valid passport. |
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Police Certificate |
Please access the website of the Federal Police to issue the certificate. |
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Receipt of consular fee payment (postal order) |
Click here to check the service fee value and how to pay it. |
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Postal request for consular services form |
Only for those requesting the service by post. Click here to download, print and fill up the form. |
How to request
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The certification of criminal records issued by the Federal Police must be requested through the e-consular system, then sent by mail. Click on the link on the side to find out how to apply. |