Government of Canada services and information in Brasilia, Brazil
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Embassy of Canada to Brazil, in Brasilia.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Marriage abroad
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Pensions and retirement
- Studying abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Adoption and surrogacy
Refer to International adoption.
Birth abroad
Refer to Children born outside of Canada.
Citizenship services
Complete your citizenship application before booking an appointment to present your documents in person.
Courier fee to be paid in cash or postal order.
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (BRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 | 315.00 |
| Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship | 100.00 | 420.00 |
| Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 | 315.00 |
| Application for a Search of Citizenship Records | 75.00 | 315.00 |
| Statutory declaration in lieu of guarantor - form pptc132 | 50.00 | 210.00 |
Marriage abroad
Refer to Marriage abroad.
Notarial services
The office provides the following notarial services, by appointment only, to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens if the documents are intended for use in Canada. Note: Documents must be in English or French, or accompanied by an official translation in English or French.
Authentication/Attestation (certify the document signature, the position of an official and the seal are genuine):
- Documents issued in Canada must be authenticated by Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa before the office will certify the documents (fees apply).
- Witness a signature on a Statement in lieu of certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad form (fees apply).
- Clients requiring information about authenticating documents while outside of Canada, refer to Authentication of documents.
Certified copy (certify the document is a true copy of the original):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a certified true copy (fees apply).
Witness a signature (consular officer witnesses a signature):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a witnessed signature (fees apply).
Note: Complete all documents before booking an appointment. Sign all documents in front of the consular officer.
Courier fee to be paid in cash or postal order.
Payment method
Credit card (charged in Canadian dollars only): Credit cards must allow expenses in foreign currency. Use the credit card authorization form and submit it with your application.
- For applications sent by mail, please provide return mailing fee (SEDEX) by bank deposit or online transfer.
Bank Deposits (in Reais): Payments may be made by a cash deposit in Reais (R$) to the "Consulado Geral do Canadá" in São Paulo - CNPJ: 03.765.760/0001-88 - at the bank teller Banco Bradesco (Bank number: 237 / Branch number: 2574 / Bank account number: 0020262-2).
- The payment should be completed no more than 5 business days before your application is submitted to the Embassy in Brasilia.
- The original deposit receipt must be enclosed with your application, as proof of payment. Copies will not be accepted.
- For applications sent by mail, please provide mailing fee (SEDEX) separately. Note that ATM deposits are not an accepted payment option.
Online transfer (in Reais): Transfer the funds to Banco Bradesco (Bank number: 237 / Branch number: 2574 / Bank account number: 0020262-2) of the "Consulado Geral do Canada" in São Paulo - CNPJ: 03.765.760/0001-88.
- For online transfers (DOC or TED), the payment must be completed at least 1 business day before submitting your application to the Diplomatic mission.
- For applications sent by mail, please provide the return mailing fee (SEDEX) separately.
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (BRL) |
|---|---|---|
| Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 210.00 |
| Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 210.00 |
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 210.00 |
| Authenticating the signature and seal of a foreign authority. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 210.00 |
| Authenticating signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries. | 50.00 | 210.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 | 85.00 |
| Providing a Passport Canada CTC. The fee shown is per set of three copies. | 45.00 | 190.00 |
Passport services
You can pay online for all your passport services before completing your passport application.
Book an appointment to present your documents in person.
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (BRL) |
|---|---|---|
| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 260.00 | 1090.00 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 190.00 | 795.00 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 100.00 | 420.00 |
| Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 | 190.00 |
| Emergency Travel Document (one trip) - Adult | 75.00 | 315.00 |
| Children's Emergency Travel Document (one trip) | 30.00 | 125.00 |
| Temporary Passport (linked to regular passport application) | 110.00 | 460.00 |
| Pick up fee (Temporary Passport) | 20.00 | 85.00 |
| Passport - certified true copy | 45.00 | 190.00 |
| Passport - Retention | 45.00 | 190.00 |
Pensions and retirement
Refer to Retiring abroad.
Studying abroad
Refer to Studying abroad and EduCanada.
Visa and immigration services
Refer to Travel documents – Visas.
- Apply to travel, study, work or immigrate to Canada.
- Find a visa application centre (VAC) to book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo).
- Submit an enquiry using the IRCC web form to contact a visa office.
Permanent residents of Canada: Find out how to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD).
Voting abroad
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