Travel authorization for children under 18

TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION FOR CHILDREN UNDER 18

In accordance with Law nr. 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 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:

• The Brazilian Law requires Brazilian nationals to enter and leave the country on their Brazilian Passports, even though they might hold another passport;
• Brazilian parent must complete travel authorization for children under 18 with the details of their Brazilian passports;
• The parents must present two “Autorização de Viagem” forms duly-filled and signed by one or both parents. (Choose one of the available versions according to your situation).
• When the absent parent is a Brazilian national residing abroad, his signature must be certified at the Consular Section; 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 Consular Section for legalization;
• When the absent parent is in Brazil, he/she must send the other parent residing abroad a copy of the "Autorização para Viagem de Menor" form 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 he resides.
• Two 3x4cm photographs, recent and with clear background - 1 attached in each form;

Remark: 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.

Incomplete forms will not be accepted