Travel Authorisation for Minors

In accordance with Law 8.069/90 – “Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente” (Child and Adolescent Code) and Resolution 74/2009 from “Conselho Nacional de Justiça”, children under 18 years of age travelling in the company of one parent only, or unaccompanied, or in the company of a third party, will have to comply with the following rules:

1. 2 duly-filled and signed by one or both parents “Travel Authorisation form for a minor“:

- When the absent parent is a Brazilian national residing abroad, his signature must be certified at the Consulate General of Brazil; a valid Brazilian passport or Identity card must be presented;
- When the absent parent is a foreign national residing abroad, his signature must be certified by a Notary Public in one original of the form, which must then be presented along with the other original (both duly filled and signed) to the Consulate General for legalisation;
- When the absent parent is in Brazil, he/she must send the other parent residing abroad a copy of the “Travel Authorisation form for a minor” duly filled and signed before the Brazilian Notary. The parent residing abroad shall sign the same document and submit it to the Consular authority in whose jurisdiction she/he resides.

2. 2 3x4cm actual photographs – 1 attached in each form

Note: the first copy of the form should be retained by the Federal Police agent on departure; a copy of the minor’;s passport or custody paper should be attached to it. The second copy should be kept by the minor or his/her travel companion. This service is free of charge.

Consular inscription

The inscription in the consulate is not mandatory, but it is recommended because the consulates might help you and your family if your documents are lost or robbed, or in case of emergency or accidents. Check the Foreign Consulates in Brazil.