The Brazilian Foreign Ministry (Itamaraty) announced a reduction in the prices of Brazilian passports issued abroad, including Italy and PortugalThe measure will take effect on June 1st.
According to the ministry, the prices will be reduced by half. The goal is to bring the costs closer to those practiced in Brazil.
• Cases affected by the decree
• Delays at the town hall and consulate
• Customized legal strategy
The initiative aims to facilitate the regularization of documentation for Brazilians living abroad. The focus is on binational families and, especially, on children born abroad.
The change coincides with the law in Portugal.
The announcement comes at the same time as the Portuguese government has enacted changes. in the nationality law.
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Under the new rules, children of foreigners born in the country will only be entitled to Portuguese citizenship by origin if one of the parents has been legally resident for at least five years. Previously, the minimum period was one year.
The change still needs to be published in the Official Gazette to take effect.
Impact for Brazilians in Portugal
The change should lead more Brazilian families to register the birth of their children at consulates.
According to the consul-general in Lisbon, Alessandro Candeas, demand could grow.
"Demand is likely to increase, as there are many Brazilian families who do not register their children born within the jurisdiction of the Consulate General with the consulate. This is partly evident from the inquiries we receive and the number of late birth registrations," he stated.
Currently, the consulate registers about 12 births per day, which represents approximately 250 per month.
According to the consul, the facility is prepared to handle any potential increase in demand.
"Our Consulate General is prepared to meet the demand and will make every effort to continue providing this service efficiently," he said.
Essential document
The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Itamaraty) emphasizes that a passport is essential for Brazilians to exercise their rights abroad.
Today, the prices charged in Portugal and Italy are:
Up to 3 years: 44 euros (approximately 253 reais)
From 4 to 17 years old: 88 euros (approximately 507 reais)
Adults: 132 euros (approximately 760 reais)
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In Brazil, the cost to issue a passport is R$ 257,25.
Consular birth registration remains free of charge.
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