Passport for applicants aged 18 or older
Attention: As of August 18, 2025, there will be changes to the processing of passports for adults (over 18 years old) who are residents within the jurisdiction of the Brazilian Consulate General in London. See below for the new procedure:
All passports for adults (over 18 years old) will be processed exclusively by mail by the Brazilian Consulate General in Edinburgh. Applications must be made through the E-consular system of the Consulate in Edinburgh (https://ec-edimburgo.itamaraty.gov.br).
There are two exceptions to the rule above:
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First passport after turning 18:
Will continue to be issued in person at the Brazilian Consulate General in London. Applications must be made through the E-consular system of the Consulate in London (https://ec-londres.itamaraty.gov.br). -
Lost and damaged passports:
Will continue to be issued in person at the Brazilian Consulate General in London. Applications must be made through the E-consular system of the Consulate in London (https://ec-londres.itamaraty.gov.br).
Why this change?
This measure aims to streamline and improve the passport issuance service for the Brazilian community, ensuring greater efficiency.
Read the instructions carefully and follow all steps to apply for your passport.
Step 1: Gather the required documentation
Step 2: Make the application via e-consular
Step 3: Pay the consular fee
Step 4: Send the original documents by mail
1st STEP: REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
All original documents uploaded to the e-consular platform must be presented to the Consulate.
Gather the following documents before starting your application. The Consulate General may request additional documents if deemed necessary.
Checklist: print the checklist here to facilitate verification of the required documentation.
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CPF (Individual Taxpayer Registry)
It is necessary to provide the CPF number of the passport holder (even if a minor). If you do not have one yet, the CPF can be requested by following the instructions on our website. -
Current passport
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Proof of nationality
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If single: birth certificate.
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If married: Brazilian marriage certificate. For those married abroad who have not yet registered their marriage in Brazil or at a Brazilian Consulate, see instructions for marriage registration here.
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If divorced: Brazilian marriage certificate with divorce annotation.
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If you have legally changed your name for any reason other than marriage or divorce: Brazilian full-form birth or marriage certificate reflecting the name change.
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Identity document
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Current passport, valid or expired for less than 2 years.
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If the passport expired more than 2 years ago, you must also present a Brazilian document with a recent photo (e.g., RG [ID card], CNH [driver's license], carteira de trabalho [work permit booklet]).
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If the passport expired more than 2 years ago and you do not have another recent Brazilian document, present a foreign identity document (e.g., British passport, driving licence, biometric residence permit, or valid UK ID card).
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Proof of electoral status
The electoral status must be proven by presenting the Certificate of Electoral Compliance (Certidão de Quitação Eleitoral), which can be obtained on the website of the Superior Electoral Court (Tribunal Superior Eleitoral).
If you are 18 years or older and do not yet have a voter registration card (título de eleitor), you must request it before applying for a passport.
For information on electoral services, click here. -
Original military service document
For male applicants between 18 and 45 years old only. If you do not have a military document, click here. -
Photograph
One standard-size passport photo (3.5 x 4.5cm). The photo must be taken facing forward, with a white background, and must be less than 6 months old (learn more). -
Application Delivery Receipt (Recibo de Entrega de Requerimento - RER)
Fill out the RER form. At this moment, it will not be necessary to upload documents. This will be done in the next step, on the e-consular system.
ATTENTION: FILLING OUT THIS FORM IS ONLY THE FIRST STEP. YOUR PASSPORT APPLICATION WILL ONLY BE REVIEWED AFTER THE 2ND STEP DESCRIBED BELOW, WHICH IS SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION VIA E-CONSULAR.
Click here to access the form. At the end, print the receipt generated by the system and sign in the designated field.
THIS APPLICATION DELIVERY RECEIPT (RER) WILL NOT INITIATE YOUR PASSPORT RENEWAL REQUEST. IT IS NECESSARY TO SEND IT VIA E-CONSULAR ALONG WITH THE RELEVANT DOCUMENTS.
2nd STEP: APPLICATION ON E-CONSULAR
In the e-consular system of the Consulate General of Brazil in Edinburgh (https://ec-edimburgo.itamaraty.gov.br), submit the documentation for analysis and validation by the Consulate.
3rd STEP: PAYMENT OF THE CONSULAR FEE
Pay the passport fee via postal order. The postal order must be purchased in advance at any post office in the United Kingdom, for the amount of GBP 108.00. Postal orders are similar to cheques and must be made payable to the "Consulate General of Brazil". The post office may charge additional fees. The postal order must be sent in the envelope, along with the rest of the required documentation.
4th STEP: SENDING DOCUMENTS BY MAIL
ATTENTION: DO NOT SEND YOUR DOCUMENTS BY MAIL WITHOUT HAVING MADE THE APPLICATION VIA E-CONSULAR. Wait for your application to be validated in the e-consular system before sending the documents and the return envelope.
Follow the instructions below:
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Check if you have all the necessary documentation (click here to check if you have all the required documentation in order and if the necessary procedures have been carried out).
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Prepare two Special Delivery envelopes (pre-paid), one to send the application and another for the Consulate to return the requested document (ATTENTION: the postage value on the return envelope is different!!).
1) On the outbound envelope (to the Consulate):
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Fill in the address of the Consulate General of Brazil in Edinburgh: Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning St, Edinburgh EH3 8EG, ground floor;
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Fill in your full name, address, and postcode;
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Write the intended department: e.g., "A/C Passport"
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Affix the correct postage for sending and note down the tracking number to track on the Royal Mail website if your application has arrived at the Consulate.
2) On the return envelope (for the Consulate to send back to you):
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It must be a Special Delivery envelope, pre-paid, with postage for 500g. The current cost is £10,25 - always confirm the updated price at the post office;
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Fill in the recipient field with your full name, address, and postcode;
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Fill in the sender field with the Consulate's address: Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning St, Edinburgh EH3 8EG, ground floor;
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Note down the tracking number to track the delivery to your address on the Royal Mail website.
The passport processing time is up to 15 business days from the Consulate's receipt of all correct documentation.
Passport Validity
The passport for adults (over 18 years old) will have a maximum validity of 10 years.