Brazilian citizens aged 18 or over in Australia apply for a new passport through an online form and the e-consular system. Voters aged 18 to 70 must prove their electoral situation is regular, and men aged 18 to 45 must be up to date with military obligations.
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
Fill in the electronic passport application form to get the delivery receipt (RER), upload it with scanned documents to the e-consular system, wait for validation (up to 7 working days), then either attend the booked appointment with the originals or post the originals with a prepaid Express Post return envelope.
Documents you need
- Proof of identity (Brazilian passport valid or expired less than 2 years, Brazilian ID card under 10 years old, Brazilian driving licence, or an Australian photo ID if no Brazilian one)
- Brazilian birth or marriage certificate (original or electronic copy under 90 days) or naturalisation certificate
- CPF number
- Electoral clearance certificate (ages 18-70)
- Proof of military obligations (men 18-45)
- 35 x 45 mm passport photo
- RER receipt
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: AUD 114 (from 1 June 2026; previously AUD 228)
Processing time: Document check up to 7 working days before booking.
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). Passports are printed by the Brazilian Mint under procedures in force since August 2026.
Official sources
- gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-sydney/servicos-consulares/passaportes/p…
- 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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