Amy Patterson
The members of Get My Passports helped me through the trial of getting a Visa to China when I was about to give up.
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Renewing a Brazilian passport from the US? The full 2026 process — e-Consular, required originals, the voter/military/CPF gaps that cause delays, the $60 fee, and mail vs. in-person.
Renewing a Brazilian passport from the US? The full 2026 process — e-Consular, required originals, the voter/military/CPF gaps that cause delays, the $60 fee, and mail vs. in-person.
Renewing a Brazilian passport from the US? The full 2026 process — e-Consular, required originals, the voter/military/CPF gaps that cause delays, the $60 fee, and mail vs. in-person.

Renewing an international passport can feel like deciphering an ancient scroll — and if you're a Brazilian citizen living in the United States, the paperwork trail gets tricky fast. Between digital portals, voter credentials, and military-draft rules, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Here's the step-by-step, plus the "hidden" gaps that quietly cause most of the delays.
Gone are the days of walking into a consulate with a stack of papers. Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs runs a centralized platform called e-Consular. Before you mail anything or book an appointment, you must:
Log into the e-Consular portal for your regional jurisdiction (Chicago, Miami, New York, and so on).
Fill out the application and upload clear photos or scans of every required document.
Wait for consular staff to review and validate your digital file.
⚠️ Don't mail documents or travel to the office until you get the official "Approved" email. Showing up without an approved appointment means you won't be seen.
The Brazilian government requires original documents for final processing — photocopies are one of the most common reasons an application gets rejected. Have these in hand:
The RER receipt — after the online request, the system generates a Recibo de Entrega de Requerimento (RER). Print it and sign it.
A physical passport photo — a standard 2×2 inch US passport photo, taken within the last 6 months, plain white background, on photo paper. Glue it onto the printed RER. (Need one done right? See our US passport photo requirements guide.)
Proof of citizenship — your original Brazilian birth certificate (or marriage certificate if you've had a legal name change).
Your most recent Brazilian passport.
This is where applicants get stuck. A Brazilian passport renewal is tied to your status across other federal databases:
1. Voter clearance (Quitação Eleitoral). Brazilians aged 18–70 must keep an active voter status, even abroad. Pull a Voter Clearance Certificate from the TSE to prove you've voted or formally justified your absences. If your status is compromised, regularize it via Título Net before the passport can print.
2. The military draft (men aged 18–45). Every male citizen over 18 must present an original military document. If you moved to the US as a child and never registered, you'll need a first-time Certificado de Alistamento Militar (CAM) for an automatic postponement of service.
3. The CPF tax ID. A valid CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas) is now required on passport applications. Any gaps in your CPF status need to be fixed during the application.
The consulate does not accept cash, personal checks, or credit cards.
Fee: $60.00 USD for adults (18 and older).
Method: a USPS Postal Money Order made out to your consulate. Money orders from grocery stores or commercial banks are rejected.
Once e-Consular approves your uploads, you have two routes:
Mail-in — best for straightforward renewals with no missing documents. Send your originals with a prepaid, self-addressed USPS Priority/Express return envelope. Usually 15 business days or longer once received.
In-person appointment — best for complex cases (first-time adult CPF, military registration) or urgent travel. Show up at your scheduled time with your originals. Often processed the same day or within a short window.
Between e-Consular, the originals, and the voter/military/CPF gaps, a Brazilian passport renewal is easy to get wrong — and one missing piece sends you back to the start. We're a private document-assistance service: we walk you through the e-Consular upload, review your documents so nothing's missing, flag the hidden requirements before they stall you, and coordinate couriering your originals where available. The consulate makes every decision — we just help your file show up complete the first time.
Requirements vary by consulate and change over time — always confirm the current details with your regional Brazilian consulate before you submit.
Stuck on a step, or have a complex case? Get in touch and we'll help you prepare and submit your Brazilian passport renewal the right way.
Get My Passports is a private company that provides passport and visa application assistance and courier coordination where available. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency, including foreign consulates. Government authorities make all decisions and control official processing times. Our service fees are separate from government fees.
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Talk to a real specialist in Chicago.
Call us and we’ll walk you through your options — renewals, new passports, and visas for any destination.
Call (708) 360-7277Book an appointmentReal people in Chicago · Mon–Fri 8:30–5
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Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
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Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
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Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
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Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
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Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
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The members of Get My Passports helped me through the trial of getting a Visa to China when I was about to give up.
Get My Passports did what they said they would - exceptionally quick way to get your passport renewed!! Great Job!!
Customer service is courteous. Processing a passport is much better than with other embassies I have dealt with, from filling out the application form to the delivery of our passports. I highly recommend them.
The entire process took under a week and the Get My Passports team did an excellent job of keeping me updated on the status at every stage.
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Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
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The members of Get My Passports helped me through the trial of getting a Visa to China when I was about to give up.
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Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
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The members of Get My Passports helped me through the trial of getting a Visa to China when I was about to give up.
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The entire process took under a week and the Get My Passports team did an excellent job of keeping me updated on the status at every stage.
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Smooth process, no problems, good communications, speedy return.
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Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
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The members of Get My Passports helped me through the trial of getting a Visa to China when I was about to give up.
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Customer service is courteous. Processing a passport is much better than with other embassies I have dealt with, from filling out the application form to the delivery of our passports. I highly recommend them.
The entire process took under a week and the Get My Passports team did an excellent job of keeping me updated on the status at every stage.
I used Get My Passports to get our China Visa. They were very professional, and answered all our questions in a timely manner. The whole process took less than a month. I would definitely use their services again in the future
I highly recommend "Get My Passports". They are professional and excellent in keeping me informed throughout the whole process. I received my passport as promised. Actually earlier! Great Job!
The members of Get My Passports helped me through the trial of getting a Visa to China when I was about to give up.
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Customer service is courteous. Processing a passport is much better than with other embassies I have dealt with, from filling out the application form to the delivery of our passports. I highly recommend them.
The entire process took under a week and the Get My Passports team did an excellent job of keeping me updated on the status at every stage.
I used Get My Passports to get our China Visa. They were very professional, and answered all our questions in a timely manner. The whole process took less than a month. I would definitely use their services again in the future
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Smooth process, no problems, good communications, speedy return.
Shelby was great! She walked me through the process for the Visa I needed. I was kept informed when my passport was received. Everything came back to me within two weeks.
Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
One of the best in the best industry. Fast, communicative and friendly staff. Highly recommended!
They were the best! They kept me updated on each step. I highly recommend them!!! Thank you.
The members of Get My Passports helped me through the trial of getting a Visa to China when I was about to give up.
Get My Passports did what they said they would - exceptionally quick way to get your passport renewed!! Great Job!!
Customer service is courteous. Processing a passport is much better than with other embassies I have dealt with, from filling out the application form to the delivery of our passports. I highly recommend them.
The entire process took under a week and the Get My Passports team did an excellent job of keeping me updated on the status at every stage.
I used Get My Passports to get our China Visa. They were very professional, and answered all our questions in a timely manner. The whole process took less than a month. I would definitely use their services again in the future
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Smooth process, no problems, good communications, speedy return.
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Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
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Shelby was great! She walked me through the process for the Visa I needed. I was kept informed when my passport was received. Everything came back to me within two weeks.
Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
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The members of Get My Passports helped me through the trial of getting a Visa to China when I was about to give up.
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Customer service is courteous. Processing a passport is much better than with other embassies I have dealt with, from filling out the application form to the delivery of our passports. I highly recommend them.
The entire process took under a week and the Get My Passports team did an excellent job of keeping me updated on the status at every stage.
I used Get My Passports to get our China Visa. They were very professional, and answered all our questions in a timely manner. The whole process took less than a month. I would definitely use their services again in the future
I highly recommend "Get My Passports". They are professional and excellent in keeping me informed throughout the whole process. I received my passport as promised. Actually earlier! Great Job!
Great service. Kept us updated on every status change.
Smooth process, no problems, good communications, speedy return.
Shelby was great! She walked me through the process for the Visa I needed. I was kept informed when my passport was received. Everything came back to me within two weeks.
Thank you for the quick reply and outstanding handle of my China Visa. A very quick processing time and great handling in two weeks.
One of the best in the best industry. Fast, communicative and friendly staff. Highly recommended!
They were the best! They kept me updated on each step. I highly recommend them!!! Thank you.
The members of Get My Passports helped me through the trial of getting a Visa to China when I was about to give up.
Get My Passports did what they said they would - exceptionally quick way to get your passport renewed!! Great Job!!
Customer service is courteous. Processing a passport is much better than with other embassies I have dealt with, from filling out the application form to the delivery of our passports. I highly recommend them.
The entire process took under a week and the Get My Passports team did an excellent job of keeping me updated on the status at every stage.
I used Get My Passports to get our China Visa. They were very professional, and answered all our questions in a timely manner. The whole process took less than a month. I would definitely use their services again in the future
I highly recommend "Get My Passports". They are professional and excellent in keeping me informed throughout the whole process. I received my passport as promised. Actually earlier! Great Job!