Residence Certificate for Brazilian Children Living Abroad
To whom it applies
Brazilian or foreign minor children proven to reside in Syria.
As the document is not free of charge and has a more limited use, it is recommended that it is used in cases in which the parent who should authorise the trip:
a. Is at an unknown location;
b. Is unable to sign the document, for physical or legal reasons; or
c. Refuses to sign the travel authorisation so that the child is forced to return to his/her country of residence with the guardian parent.
Document characteristics
- It substitutes the travel authorisation of one of the parents or legal guardians, for the purpose of exiting national territory, as it proves the minor child resides abroad and, when leaving Brazil, the child will return to his/her country of residence (in this case, Syria).
- It can only be used when the child is travelling in the company of one of the parents or legal guardians.
- It cannot be used when the minor is travelling unaccompanied or in the company or a third party.
- As opposed to other authorisation types, it does not allow the minor child to travel within Brazilian territory, which requires specific authorisation of the parent(s) or legal guardian(s).
- The original residence certificate (or a certified copy) must be submitted at border control. A simple or certified copy of the document, provided by the holder, as well as a copy of the minor child's identification document, shall be retained at departure.
Required documentation
Please read carefully all instructions concerning the documentation required for the issue of a residence certificate in the table below.
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1 |
Document attesting that the minor lives in Syria |
For children up to one year old: it is enough to submit the original birth certificate issued by the Embassy (for Brazilian children), or the Syrian birth certificate (if foreigner). |
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For children over one year old: original consular birth certificate or Syrian birth certificate, and at least two original documents attesting the minor child resides in Syria, as indicated below:
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The applicant's original identification document |
E.g. identification page of a valid passport - or expired less than 2 years ago-, identity card, driving licence. |
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The child's original Brazilian or foreign passport, which will be used on the trip |
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Original or certified photocopy of the child's Brazilian birth certificate |
Submission of this document is intended as proof of maternity/paternity. Alternatively, the child's Brazilian ID card (RG) or other Brazilian document can also be accepted as proof. |
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Fill in the all the information requested, print out and sign. |
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If you have doubts concerning the supporting documentation attesting the child's Syrian residence, please send an e-mail to consular.damasco@itamaraty.gov.br.
How to request
1. Read carefully the information provided on this page and gather all necessary documents.
2. Book an appointment by phone: +963 (11) 612-4551/4552/4557/4559
3. Bring the original documents to the Embassy on the arranged date. If the application is complete, the consular agent will provide you with the deposit slip for payment. If not, they will ask you to provide further documents within 48 hours.
4. Once the payment is made, you must bring the proof of payment back to the Embassy.
5. Your application will be analised and processed by the Consular authorities.
6. You will be informed as of when to collect your document.