Brazilian Passport Renewal in Canada 2026 - e-Consular, Fees, Documents & Consulates
Complete consular guidance, 2026 fee schedules in CAD/USD, required Canadian immigration proofs (PR card / Work Permit / Study Permit), and service centers in Canadian cities.
Consular Authority & Provider
Upload all documents on e-Consular. Once validated by consular staff, submit original documents either in person (appointment in Toronto/Vancouver/Ottawa), via consular drop box (Montréal), or by tracked mail (Montréal/Vancouver).
2026 Official Consular Fee Schedule
| Service Category | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passport — Adult, 18 years or older | $90.00 CAD | Current consular fee published for a new Brazilian passport (reduced under Portaria MRE). Do not use the obsolete $180 CAD fee. |
| Passport — Minor, 4 to 17 years | $60.00 CAD | Based on the Brazilian consular fee category of 40 reais-ouro for minors aged 4 to under 18. |
| Passport — Child under 4 years | $30.00 CAD | Brazilian consular tariff category of 20 reais-ouro for children under 4; validity scales with the child's exact age. |
| Passport issued without presentation of previous valid passport | $90.00 CAD (Case-dependent) | Do not automatically double the fee. Current regulations require applicants to justify why the previous valid passport is missing (police report/declaration), and reduced validity may apply. |
* Fees are subject to consular adjustments based on foreign exchange rates. Additional courier return fees (e.g. Canada Post Xpresspost) apply where delivery is requested.
Passport Validity & Eligibility Guidelines
Adult Passport (18+): Up to 10 years for adults aged 18 and older.
Minors Aged 4 to 17: Up to 5 years for minors aged 4 to under 18.
- 0 to under 1 year: 1 year
- 1 to under 2 years: 2 years
- 2 to under 3 years: 3 years
- 3 to under 4 years: 4 years
Lost or Missing Previous Passport: Where the previous valid passport is not presented, the new passport may be issued with reduced validity.
Proof of Legal Status in Canada
Foreign diplomatic missions in Canada require applicants to establish lawful presence or address in Canada prior to accepting a passport renewal dossier:
- Proof of Canadian residential address located within the mission's consular jurisdiction (driver's licence, utility bill, residential lease, or bank statement).
- Canadian immigration status documents (PR card, work permit, study permit) are NOT universally mandatory for Brazilian passport renewal.
- A valid Canadian photo ID (driver's licence, RAMQ card, Canadian passport, or PR card) can be accepted as proof of identity if a suitable Brazilian photo ID is unavailable.
Required Submission Checklist
- Printed and signed Recibo de Entrega de Requerimento (RER) with photo affixed.
- Current or previous Brazilian passport (original).
- Original Brazilian photo ID (RG, Carteira de Identidade Nacional - CIN, or CNH), or valid Canadian photo ID.
- Proof of Brazilian nationality: Brazilian Birth Certificate or Marriage Certificate (original or verifiable electronic certidão).
- CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas) number.
- Certidão de Quitação Eleitoral (proof of regular electoral status from TSE or e-Título) for applicants aged 18 to 70.
- Proof of regular military status (CAM or CDI) for Brazilian men aged 18 to 45.
- One recent passport photograph (5x7 cm or 5x5 cm, white background, <6 months old).
- Consular fee payment ($90 CAD adult / $60 CAD minor 4–17 / $30 CAD child under 4).
- Prepaid Canada Post Xpresspost return envelope (for postal or drop-box applications).
Step-by-Step Application Process
Identify Your Consular Jurisdiction
Verify whether your Canadian address falls under Ottawa, Toronto, Montréal, or Vancouver.
Verify Electoral and Military Regularity
If aged 18–70, obtain your Certidão de Quitação Eleitoral online via TSE/e-Título. Brazilian men aged 18–45 must confirm regular military status.
Complete the Online Form (RER)
Fill out the electronic passport form at formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br, upload digital attachments, and print the resulting Recibo de Entrega de Requerimento (RER).
Sign RER and Affix Photograph
Sign the printed RER inside the box and glue a compliant 5x7 cm or 5x5 cm photo with a white background.
Submit Application on e-Consular
Access the e-Consular portal of your specific mission, start a new passport service request, and upload clear scans/photos of all required documents.
Wait for e-Consular Validation
Consular staff review your upload within up to 5 business days and notify you by email once validated. Do NOT send documents before this approval.
Submit Physical Documents & Pay Fee
Follow your mission's validated route: attend a scheduled in-person appointment, deposit in the consular drop-box (Montréal), or mail originals with tracked Canada Post Xpresspost.
Pay the CAD Consular Fee
Pay CAD $90.00 (adult) via accepted methods: Debit in-person, Money Order, or Interac e-Transfer where instructed.
Consular Processing & Printing
The passport is processed (same day in person in Montréal when available; up to 15 business days for drop-box or postal submissions).
Receive Your New Brazilian Passport
Collect the new passport in person or receive it via your prepaid tracked return envelope along with your cancelled old passport.
Consular Jurisdictions Across Canada
Applicants must apply strictly to the Brazilian diplomatic post with jurisdiction over their Canadian province or territory of residence.
Covers: City of Ottawa and the National Capital Region (including Gatineau, QC).
Covers: Ontario (except Ottawa / National Capital Region), Manitoba, and Nunavut.
Covers: Québec (except Gatineau / National Capital Region), New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador.
Covers: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon, and Northwest Territories.
Photograph & Biometric Specifications
General Rule: One recent physical photo taken within the last 6 months.
Dimensions & Size: 5 × 7 cm or 5 × 5 cm under Brazilian consular instructions.
- Colour photograph with clear contrast
- Face looking directly toward the camera
- Plain white background (strictly required by Brazilian consular standards)
- Good uniform lighting without shadows or glare
- Clear and sharp image with neutral facial expression
- Eyes open and clearly visible; no eyeglasses glare or tinted lenses
- Head coverings permitted only for documented religious reasons with oval of face completely visible
Important Consular Warnings
- Do not use CAD $180 as the adult Brazilian passport fee; the current official consular fee is CAD $90.00 for adults 18 and older.
- Do not describe the service as a passport extension; Brazil issues a brand-new booklet and cancels the previous document.
- Do not mail or present original documents before receiving e-Consular validation approval; unvalidated packages may be returned unprocessed.
- Canadian immigration documents (PR card, study/work permits) are not mandatory for passport issuance; focus is on Brazilian nationality and Canadian address jurisdiction.
- A pure white background is strictly required for Brazilian passport photos (5x7 cm or 5x5 cm, <6 months old).
- For ordinary passport issuance, Brazilian citizens aged 18–70 must be in good standing with the Electoral Court (TSE); men aged 18–45 must have regular military status.
- Failure to present an unexpired previous passport requires a police report or Formulário de Extravio and may result in a new passport with reduced validity.
- Do not automatically assume double fees for missing passports; current regulations assess circumstances and validity rather than imposing punitive double fees.
- Processing times vary by mission: Montréal offers same-day in-person (post-validation) or up to 15 business days by mail/drop-box; Toronto/Vancouver/Ottawa depend on local appointment queues.
- Always include a prepaid tracked Canada Post Xpresspost return envelope when applying by mail or drop-box.
Service Centers & Consulates Across Canada
Embaixada do Brasil em Ottawa
450 Wilbrod Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6M8
Consulado-Geral do Brasil em Toronto
77 Bloor Street West, Suite 1109, Toronto, ON M5S 1M2
Consulado-Geral do Brasil em Montreal
1 Westmount Square, Suite 1700, Westmount, QC H3Z 2P9
Consulado-Geral do Brasil em Vancouver
666 Burrard Street, Suite 2020, Vancouver, BC V6C 2X8
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