Residence Certificate

RESIDENCE CERTIFICATE

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RESIDENCE CERTIFICATE FOR AN ADULT

GENERAL INFORMATION

·         A Residence Certificate is a consular document that states the length of time a person has lived/resided outside of Brazil. For an adult, it is normally used to claim exemption from Brazilian customs fees on the belongings that said person takes with him or her when moving permanently (back) to Brazil. To be eligible for this exemption, said person must live/reside outside of Brazil for at least one full year (twelve months).

·         A Residence Certificate may also be used to prove a person’s residence outside of Brazil to Brazilian private and public institutions.

·         Brazilian and non-Brazilian citizens alike may request a Residence Certificate.

·         Questions about the Residence Certificate may be sent via e-mail to atos.cgwashington@itamaraty.gov.br


REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR ADULTS:

1.       Valid passport (notarized copy)

a.      Brazilian citizens must present their Brazilian passport.

b.      Non-Brazilian citizens may present their passport or a valid U.S. driver’s license.

2.       Documentation showing proof of at least twelve consecutive months of residence outside of Brazil (notarized copies)

a.      Lease agreement

b.      Sworn, notarized affidavit by a landlord/leasing company stating the person’s address and the period in which the person resided at said address.

c.      Phone/electrical/utility bills

d.      Proof of enrollment in primary/secondary school or university

3.       Residence Certificate Form for an Adult completed and signed (signature recognized by a public notary)

4.       Money order in the amount of $15.00 from the U.S. Postal Service (post office)

5.       A flat-rate Priority or Priority Express envelope from the U.S. Postal Service (post office) with stamp/proper postage and return address filled out in the “To:” field.

         Send the required documents to the following address:

Consulate General of Brazil
ATTN: Setor de Atos Notariais
1030 15th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005

·         Mail-in requests will be processed and mailed back within 2 (two) business days from the date of receipt at the Consulate.

·         The Consulate is not responsible for any damage or loss of documents sent by mail.