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Other Consular Services
Travel Authorization for Minors

Travel Authorization for Minors
 
 
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.  In the case of one deceased parent, the copy of the death certificate must be presented.
 
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.
 
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. 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
 
 
Travel Autorizations are exempt from consular fees.

 
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.
 
©2012 Consulate General of Brazil in Chicago