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- Authorization for the Travel of Brazilian Minors
The jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Brazil in Sydney is NSW, QLD, NT and some countries and islands of the Pacific.
If you reside in Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, ACT, PNG or Vanuatu please visit the Embassy of Brazil website: www.brazil.org.au .
Necessary documents
- Form “Autorização para Viagem de Menor” completed and signed;
Click here to download the form  ;
- Two passport size photos of the child (3x4cm) and
- Copy of the child’s valid Brazilian passport (pages 2 & 3)
Authorization validity
The validity of the authorization is determined by the parent (s) or legal guardian that signs the document.
Instructions
In compliance with Brazilian Law, the Brazilian Federal Police rigorously controls the departure of
minors from Brazil. The legislation states that Brazilian children under the age of 18 can ONLY travel
from Brazil to any country abroad in the company of both their parents, legal guardians (guardianship
is determined by a judicial decision) or if authorized. The Authorization to Travel is issued with two
originals. One of the paternal/maternal/legal guardian authorizations will be retained and kept
by the Brazilian Federal Police. The ‘minor’ can also travel with a judicial authorization, when applicable.
Provided there is a signed authorization from the parent or legal guardian that is not travelling with the
child, a judicial authorization is not required when the child travels with of one the parents, alone, or
in the company of a third person.
An authorization from the parent or legal guardian that is not travelling with the child MUST be
signed according to the specification on the form “Autorização Para Viagem de Menor”
(Authorization to Travel for a Minor). Each child must have their own individual authorization with
two recent and identical passport photos (3x4cm).
The authorization must be conceded by the parent (s) that is/are not travelling with the child.
RECOGNITION OF SIGNATURE BEFORE BRAZILIAN CONSULAR OFFICE
Only Brazilian nationals and holders of a valid RNE (Resident Card), may sign before the Consulate
General.
The signature recognition of the Brazilian parent or holder or a valid RNE for this type of
authorization is free of charge.
RECOGNITION OF SIGNATURE BEFORE NOTARY PUBLIC – NSW, QLD OR NT
The following people must have their signature recognized before a Notary Public:
- All Foreigners;
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Brazilian nationals and holders of a valid RNE (Resident Card), who are unable to present
themselves at the Consulate General of Brazil.
The signature of the Notary Public will be recognized free of charge by the Consulate-General of
Brazil. To avoid delay, please check with the Consular officer whether a specimen signature of the
Notary Public is on file.
PARENT(S) WHO RESIDE IN BRAZIL
If the non-accompanying parent resides in Brazil, the authorization may be obtained directly from the
‘Juizado da Criança e do Adolescente’ or may be signed in two copies before a Brazilian notary.
The Consulate General requires up to five (5) working days to finalize a Travel Authorization after the
arrival of the complete documentation. Incomplete or incorrect requests will automatically be returned.
Please add a minimum of two working days for requests by mail.
For more information, email: legal@brazilsydney.org
APPLICATIONS BY MAIL
- Send the required documentation to “Consulate General of Brazil – L17, 31 Market Street,
CBD, Sydney NSW 2000”
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A prepaid self-addressed secure post envelope, for return by post of the Travel Authorization
MUST be sent.
The Consulate General cannot be held responsible for lost or delayed mail.
Information effective as of 04/08/2010
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