Additional Requirements for Minors

In addition to the visa application requirements, applicants who are younger than 18 years of age at the time of application must present the following additional materials:

  • Original birth certificate and one copy
  • Copy of passports or other form of photo ID for both parents.
  • The name on the parent’s photo ID must match parent’s name on the child’s birth certificate. If said parent has changed his or her name since the issuance of the birth certificate, the parent must present documentation showing proof of the name change (e.g. marriage certificate or court order).
  • Authorization for Issuance of Brazilian Visa for a Minor,signed by both parents
  • For children of Brazilian parent(s): DeclaraĂ§Ă£o de NĂ£o-Cidadania (AFFIDAVIT OF NON-CITIZENSHIP FOR MINOR) declaring that the applicant is not a Brazilian citizen (does not hold a Brazilian Birth Certificate), signed by Brazilian parent(s).
  • If only one parent is listed on birth certificate, only that parent’s signature is required.
  • If one parent has sole custody of applicant, a notarized copy of the court order awarding sole custody and exclusive parental rights must be presented.
  • If one parent is deceased, a death certificate must be presented.
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