Military Service
Tutorial
1. Please read all the information carefully, including the FAQ
2. Select from table of contents below the service you would like to request
3. Collect all necessary documentation
4. Enter the e-consular system to provide your documents and book your appointment
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Table of contents |
Important information
- Military service is compulsory for all Brazilian men, except clergymen.
- Brazilians living abroad must keep compliance with their military obligations from the age of 18 to 45.
- Male Brazilian nationals living abroad must enlist up to 30 June of the year they complete 18 years of age at their nearest Brazilian Consulate.
- Brazilians living abroad for at least 3 months may request discharge from military service at or after enlistment.
- The consular authority can enlist Brazilians from 18 up to 45 years of age. After military enlistment, the Brazilian shall receive a Military Draft Certificate - CAM (Certificado de Alistamento Militar).
- Military services rendered by the Consulate General are free of charge.
Military conscription
At conscription, the Brazilian can already request discharge from military service.
Please check the necessary documents in the table below.
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Brazilian birth certificate |
Submit original and photocopy of the certificate. |
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Original and photocopy of a Brazilian ID document |
Submit original and photocopy of either the Brazilian identity card or the valid passport.
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Residence declaration |
Fill in and present the form. |
Comments:
- Please check how to request the service on the item How to request;
- If you wish to apply for discharge from military services straight after enlistment, please read item Discharge from military service;
- If necessary, you can replace original documents for their respective certified copies.
Annual report & Discharge from military services
Brazilian conscripts living abroad used to have to report to the Consulate every year for deferment of induction. This is no longer necessary. It is possible to apply for discharge from military services.
The discharge can also be requested straight after enlistment.
Please check the required documentation in the table below:
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Documentation |
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1 |
Military document application form |
The form (click here) must be duly completed and signed. On the multiple choice column, select the option Discharge Certificate - CDI ("Certificado de Dispensa de Incorporação"). |
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Photocopy of a Brazilian ID document |
One photocopy of a Brazilian ID document displaying parents' full names (e.g. birth certificate, marriage certificate or identity card). |
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Residence declaration |
Only for conscripts under 28 years old. Fill in and present the form. Conscripts over 28 years of age can be discharged from service independently of their length of residence abroad. The following are accepted: proof of address, or document attesting the applicant is enrolled and attending a course, or proof of employment, for at least 3 months. In the absence of these, the consular residence declaration is also accepted. |
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Original and photocopy of the Military Draft Certificate - CAM |
Only for those previously enlisted. |
Please read item How to request to learn how to request the service.
Issue of replacement copy
The issue of replacement copies of the following military documents can be requested:
- Military Draft Certificate (CAM) ["Certificado de Alistamento Militar"]
- Reservist Certificate (CR) ["Certificado de Reservista"]
- Discharge Certificate (CDI) ["Certificado de Dispensa de Incorporação"]
- Exemption Certificate (CI) ["Certificado de Isenção"]
- Others (please check at the Military Department)
Required documentation
- One photocopy of a Brazilian ID document displaying parents' full names (e.g. birth certificate, marriage certificate or identity card);
- Military document application form completed and signed
- Photo ID document (Brazilian passport or identity card - RG). The document must allow the clear identification of the individual. If the Brazilian passport or identity card (RG) are very old, another official photo ID must be submitted, even if it is a foreign document (passport, driving licence, residence card etc.).
Please check how to request the service on the item below.
How to request
Please find information on how to apply via e-consular system here.
It is mandatory to come to the Consulate in person.
Frequently asked questions
Please click here to access the FAQ. If you still have doubts after reading all information carefully, please e-mail militar.cglondres@itamaraty.gov.br