Signature Authentication
General Info
Only Brazilian nationals and foreigners holding a valid RNM/RNE card (Carteira de Registro Nacional Migratório / Registro Nacional de Estrangeiros) are elegible to have their signatures authenticated at the Embassy.
Other foreigners (including spouses of Brazilians) must sign before a Singapore Notary Public and submit the document, with the Notary Certificate attached, for legalization by the Singapore Academy of Law. There are no steps no be taken at the Embassy in this case.
The Embassy will only authenticate signatures in documents that are intended to be used in Brazil. For documents that are to be used in third countries, applicants must seek information from the embassies or consulates of the destination country.
Required Documents and Procedures
- To register your signature with the Consular Section, the Brazilian citizen must present a Brazilian identity document containing a photo and signature. Foreign citizens, in turn, must present the foreign passport and the RNM/RNE card;
- Documents with signatures to be recognized for authenticity must be signed only at the Embassy, in the presence of the Consular Authority;
- Documents with signatures to be recognized by similarity can be signed before presentation to the Consular Section.
Fees and Processing Time
- Different fees applies depending on the purpose:
- for parental consent for international travel of a minor child: free of charge;
- for school enrollment in Brazil: S$7.50 per document;
- all other purposes: S$ 30.00 per document.
- Payment must be made through one of the following options:
- PayNow transfer to PayNow ID (UEN) S68DP0048C or by scanning the QR code below;
- FAST transfer or cash deposit at United Overseas Bank (UOB), account number: 339332338-6 - Embassy of Brazil;
- Please input applicant's name or application number in the "reference" or "comment" field when using PayNow or FAST transfers.
- PayNow transfer to PayNow ID (UEN) S68DP0048C or by scanning the QR code below;
- Applications are processed upon presentation of the documents and the document is issued on the spot.
- Please note that processing time may be extended in times of heavy workload or due to unforeseen circumstances.
For further questions, please write to visas.singapore@itamaraty.gov.br