Educational information only — not legal advice. Verify all details with official sources. Laws and conditions change frequently.
Travel Documents & ID
- ▸The RG (Registro Geral) is Brazil's state-issued ID — apply at your state's SSP with your birth certificate.
- ▸The CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas) is the federal tax registration number needed for banking and formal transactions.
- ▸A Brazilian passport is available through the Polícia Federal with a valid RG and CPF.
- ▸Birth certificates (certidão de nascimento) are available from your municipality's cartório de registro civil.
- ▸U.S. citizen children retain their U.S. passports and can travel independently.
Legal Resources
- ▸Defensoria Pública (Public Defender's Office) provides free legal services in every state for those who qualify.
- ▸ACNUR Brasil (UNHCR) assists those who may qualify for refugee status.
- ▸Cáritas Brasileira and Missão Paz provide legal orientation for migrants and returnees in São Paulo.
- ▸Conselho Federal da OAB (Brazilian Bar Association) can refer to pro bono attorneys.
- ▸Law clinics at major universities (USP, UFMG, UERJ) offer free legal consultation.
U.S. Embassy: Check the official U.S. Embassy website for Brazil for current hours, services, and appointment requirements. Do not travel to the embassy without a scheduled appointment. The U.S. Embassy can assist with emergency passports and limited emergency services for U.S. citizens.
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