CPF For Foreign Nationals
Important Information
Registering for the Individual Taxpayer Registry (CPF) is mandatory for Brazilian or foreign nationals of any age who own or would like to own assets and rights in Brazil which are subject to public registration, including real estate, vehicles, vessels, aircrafts, equity interests / stock shares, bank accounts or financial / capital market investments.
The CPF number is issued only once (unique and definitive), and it is not possible to register twice. The CPF number will be generated upon registration and recorded on the receipt provided to the applicant. The number must be kept in a safe place or memorised, as "CPF cards" are no longer issued.
Due to tax privacy regulations, those who have lost / forgotten their CPF number must retrieve it directly at one of the units of the Federal Revenue (Receita Federal) in Brazil, as this matter cannot be solved at the Embassy.
The service is free of charge.
Required Documents
The Individual Taxpayer Registry (CPF) registration is currently made in person at the Embassy. Please see the instructions below:
| Documentation | Comments |
| CPF Form |
Fill in the online CPF form (You must allow pop-up windows in your internet browser in order to submit the form). A protocol number is generated once you finish completing the form and click on "submit". Print this out or note down the protocol number. |
| Original and copy of an ID | Passport or any other form of photo ID (if only in Arabic, it must be translated). |
How To Request
1. Read carefully all the instructions concerning the service required, fill in the adequate request form and gather all the necessary documents.
2. Book an appointment by phone: +963 (11) 612-4551/4552/4557/4559
3. Bring the original documents and the protocol number to the Embassy on the arranged date.
4. Your application will be analised and prepared by the Consular authorities in around 10 days. Note that, depending on the case, it can take longer than expected.
5. You will then be informed as of when to present yourself at the Embassy to receive your CPF number.
