New identity cards, passports to be introduced

IMPACT – MEDIUM

The Brazilian government has announced that it will begin issuing new versions of the National Identity Card (CIN) and Brazilian passport.

Key Points:

• Beginning Aug. 4, Brazilian nationals who have a Natural Persons Register (CPF), reside in Acre, Distrito Federal, Goiás, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina, and apply for a CIN will receive a new version of the identity card.
• Brazilian nationals who do not reside in one of the above states or do not have a CPF are expected to be able to apply for the new CIN in March 2023.
• Beginning in September 2022, Brazilian nationals will be able to apply for a new version of the Brazilian passport that incorporates anti-fraud technology.

Additional Information: Individuals will be able to obtain a digital CIN free of charge through the gov.br application after receiving a physical copy. The new CIN will include a QR code to help authorities authenticate identities and prevent fraudulent activities. More information regarding the new versions of the CIN and Brazilian passport is available here.

BAL Analysis: The Brazilian government has introduced new identity cards and passports to increase security for its citizens and help authorities more easily verify the authenticity of its identification documents.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.

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