Children between 12 and 16 years old
Registration of children between 12 and 16 years old
The following must be present at the Embassy upon registration:
- The Brazilian parent (mother or father) or legal guardian;
- The child being registered; and
- Two capable witnesses of legal age, either Brazilian or foreign, who will sign the birth register. The witnesses may or may not be a relative.
It is not necessary for the following to be present at the Embassy:
- The other parent (Brazilian or foreigner).
Please check the required documentation in the table below:
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1 |
Birth registration application form |
The registration form (click here) must be completed and signed by the declarant (Brazilian parent / legal guardian) and by the two witnesses. Please note: it is essential that the form is duly completed and signed by the time of the appointment. |
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Original and simple photocopy of the minor's birth certificate. |
The document must be submitted in its complete form, containing the parents' names. Please note: if the certificate has been issued in a country other than Syria, please click here. |
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Original (or certified copy) and simple photocopy of the parents' identification documents - laminated certificates will not be accepted |
The Brazilian parent(s) must submit their Brazilian marriage or birth certificate, CPF, and one of the following documents: a) Valid (or, exceptionally, expired less than 2 years ago) Brazilian passport; or b) Valid Brazilian identity card; or c) Valid Brazilian driving licence with photo; or valid identity card issued and regulated by a Brazilian professional body (e.g. CRM, CREA, OAB, CAU). Please note: the name of the parent in the consular birth registration may not differ from the name displayed in his/her Brazilian marriage or birth certificate, even if the name composition in the child's foreign birth certificate is different.By supplying an official foreign document, the applicant must be able to provide evidence that the different names identify the same person, so that the registration can be approved. |
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In case of foreign parent, a valid foreign passport and one of the following documents must be submitted: a) Brazilian marriage certificate (if married to the Brazilian parent); or b) Foreign birth certificate containing the parents' names; or c) Any other local official document which contains the parents' full names, so that the grandparents' names can be attested. Please note: if the foreign parent's documents have been issued in a country other than Syria, they must be previously legalised or apostillised. For more information, click here. |
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Original (or certified copy) and simple photocopy of the witnesses' identification documents |
Both witnesses must submit a valid identification document with photo. |
| 5 | Individual civil record issued by the Syrian authority |
Only for citizens registered in Syria. The document must be legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates and translated by sworn translator. |
| 6 | Family civil record | The document must be legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates and translated by sworn translator. |
| 7 | Birth certificate of the first Brazilian national in the family | The applicant must provide a copy of the Brazilian birth certificate or naturalization of the first Brazilian citizen in the family. |
The consular birth registration is free of charge.