Is a Brazilian RNE accepted by airlines or is a visa required?
I am married to a Brazilian citizen and I was recently given an RNE (Registro Nacional de Estrangeiro or National Alien Registration card). Last year, I visited Brazil with a tourist visa and this time I have the RNE.
Will my RNE be accepted to board a flight to Brazil, or will I be asked for a visa. I checked with local my Brazilian Consulate and they informed me that a visa is not required. Still, I want to confirm the with someone who has already travelled with just the RNE.
Best Answer
Yes, you can enter Brazil with the RNE and your passport.
Timatic, the system which helps airlines verify passenger documents, states:
Visa required, except for Passengers with an ID card issued to residents of Brazil if stay abroad does not exceed 2 years.
Timatic provides a list of valid ID cards, one of which is:
Cedula de Identidade de Estrangerio [sic]
You will notice that your RNE has this phrase printed on it (though spelled correctly).
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