Consulate General of Brazil in Chicago | Travel Authorization for Minors

Friday, July 30, 2010

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Travel Authorization for Minors

Travel Authorization for Minors

Autorização de Viagem para menor de 18 anos

The Travel Authorization for Minors permits minors accompanied by only one parent or legal guardian to exit Brazil. Minors residing abroad who travel to Brazil will need to obtain authorization that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian who will not travel with them in order to be able to leave Brazil. The signature must be legalized at a Brazilian Consular Authority before travel.

Each service request must be sent separately to the corresponding department of the Brazilian Consulate. Requests for the legalization of the Travel Authorization must be sent to the Legalization department.

The Travel Authorization can only be legalized upon presentation of the minor’s valid passport number. If the minor’s passport has expired, it must be renewed before the Travel Authorization can be legalized.

I- REQUESTS MADE IN PERSON

1) Travel Authorization Form for Minors - The parent who will not travel with the minor to Brazil must bring the completed form with a photo of the minor. Click HERE for form.

a) In the case of a Brazilian parent or parent holding a RNE (“Registro Nacional de Estrangeiros”): The Authorization can be signed in front of a Consular officer. In this case, the parent must either present an original Brazilian ID, passport, or RNE card, OR, the Authorization can be previously signed, notarized by a notary public, AND certified by the County Clerk or the Secretary of State.

b) In the case of a parent who is not a Brazilian citizen or holder of an RNE: The parent must bring the Authorization completed and signed, notarized by a notary public, and certified by the County Clerk or the Secretary of State.

2) Processing time

In most cases, the Authorization is legalized on the same day.

II- REQUESTS BY MAIL

1) Send the following documents to the Consulate:

a) Completed Travel Authorization Form for Minors, with photo of the minor, signed by parent who will not travel with the minor to Brazil. The parent’s signature must be notarized by a notary public AND certified by the County Clerk or the Secretary of State. Click HERE for form.

b) Money Order (See Consular Fees below)

c) Self-addressed, postage paid USPS return envelope (the Consulate recommends USPS Express Mail).

2) Carriers

The Consulate-General of Brazil in Chicago ONLY accepts mail correspondence via United State Postal Service (USPS).Envelopes transported by other carriers will be returned without opening. For the most secure and rapid delivery, the Consulate strongly suggests the use of USPS Express Mail.

3) Processing time

Two (2) working days after receiving the complete documentation. This period does not include the time in the mail. The processing time may increase in times considered high season

IMPORTANT:

· The applicant is advised to take note of the tracking numbers of both the submit AND the return envelopes.

· Incomplete or incorrect documents will be sent back in the return envelope provided without being legalized.

· The Consulate will not be held responsible for delays or losses of documents or Money Orders sent or returned by mail.

· In case of loss, the applicant should seek assistance from the U.S. Postal Service.

III- CONSULAR FEES & METHOD OF PAYMENT

1) Consular Fees (for requests made in person and by mail)

a) US$ 20.00 for each County Clerk or Secretary of State signature that is legalized.

b) US$5.00 for each additional copy of the Authorization.

2) Method of Payment

The Consulate-General of Brazil in Chicago ONLY accepts payments in the form of a Money Order issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS), payable to the “Consulate-General of Brazil in Chicago.” Personal checks, credit cards, or any other forms of payment are not accepted.

IV- MINORS TRAVELING WITHOUT PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

Travel Authorizations for minors who will leave Brazil without either parent or legal guardian must be obtained from the Brazilian Minors’ Court (“Juizado de Menores”).

For additional information, please email legal@brazilconsulatechicago.org.