Power of Attorney for Foreign Citizens

The Embassy can issue public powers of attorney to foreign nationals with full mental capacity over the age of 18 who hold a valid RNE/RNM (National Registry of Foreigners) card.

RNE/RNM cards are only granted to foreign nationals who hold permanent visas and live in Brazil.

Foreign nationals who do not hold a valid RNE/RNM card, regardless of being married to a Brazilian national and/or holding a CPF (Taxpayer Registry for Individuals), must seek the assistance of a Syrian notary public or solicitor. Once issued by a Syrian notary public, the power of attorney must be legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates. In order to produce effects at the Brazilian territory, the document must be translated by a sworn translator, legalized by the Embassy and subsequently registered at a civil registry of deeds and documents in Brazil.