Child travelling to Brazil with a valid Canadian passport but with an expired Brazilian passport

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My wife and daughter, who are both dual citizens (Canadian and Brazilian), are travelling to Brazil next week. We just realized that our daughter, who is 18 months old, has a passport that expired recently. There may not be enough time to get her passport renewed in time for departure.

Does anyone know if my daughter can still travel with my wife and be able to enter Brazil on an expired Brazilian passport?

Her Canadian passport is still valid and we will only be flying directly from Canada to Brazil.



Best Answer

According to Consulate General of Brazil in Houston:

Brazilian citizens even those with dual citizenship must enter and exit Brazil with a Brazilian passport.

It doesn't look like there are any exceptions to this policy. However, an expired Brazilian passport may be sufficient. I would ask your local Brazilian consulate for a definite answer.




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Can you enter Brazil with an expired Brazilian passport?

So you're fine to enter Brazil, but not to leave. Your options are either to obtain a new Brazilian passport (either in the US or Brazil), or to renounce your Brazilian citizenship, at which point you will be able to travel with your US passport.

Do I need authorization to travel with my child to Brazil?

General Information. Brazilian law requires any minor who is a Brazilian citizen (even dual nationals who are both U.S. and Brazilian citizens) to have permission from each parent to travel within Brazil or exit the country. When a minor travels with both parents, no written authorization is needed.

Do I need a Brazilian passport to travel to Brazil?

Brazilian Visa Requirements. Brazil requires U.S. citizens to carry a valid U.S. passport and a Brazilian visa when traveling to Brazil for any purpose. You must obtain your Brazilian visa in advance from the Brazilian Embassy or Consulate nearest to your place of residence in the United States.

Can you go to Brazil with Canadian passport?

Sample of Tourist Travel Requirements for a Brazil Visa for Canadian Citizens. The government of Brazil have implemented a visa-free regime starting June 17th, 2019. Travelers can enter in Brazil for a stay of up to 90 days, which can be extended for an additional 90 days.



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