Children of Brazilian parents born in Australia must be registered at a Brazilian consulate to secure Brazilian nationality by birth; the registration is required before any Brazilian document, including a passport. Requirements differ for people under 12, 12-15, 16-17 and adults.
Where to apply in Australia
Consulate-General of Brazil in Sydney (6/45 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW), which runs itinerant consulates in other cities; the Embassy in Canberra and honorary consuls are also listed. Check the consulate's jurisdiction page for your state.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Brazil.
How to apply
Book and upload documents through the e-consular system (sistema e-consular); the consulate checks them and then offers an appointment. The record must later be transcribed at a registry office in Brazil to have full effect there.
Documents you need
- Australian birth certificate
- Parents' Brazilian documents with names matching their Brazilian marriage or birth certificate
- Further documents by age group as listed on the page
Fees and processing time
- Free (second copy AUD 9.50)
Good to know
Fee table published 13 October 2022 and updated 14 October 2025; fees can change with exchange rates. Payment at the counter by debit card only (no credit cards or American Express). A birth already registered at another Brazilian consulate or transcribed directly in Brazil cannot be registered again.
Official sources
- gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-sydney/servicos-consulares/registros/nas…
- gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-sydney/servicos-consulares/taxas-e-forma…
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Brazil's official channels, last checked on 25 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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