What , When and How the immigrats can get the CRNM ?

wallawyer
Sep 30, 2024
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The CRNM stands for Carteira de Registro Nacional Migratório (National Migration Registration Card). It is the official document issued to foreign nationals who are granted legal residency in Brazil. The CRNM acts as a residence card and proves that the individual is authorized to live in Brazil.

Here are some key details about the CRNM:

1. Who Needs a CRNM?

Foreigners who have been granted temporary or permanent residency in Brazil.
It applies to those entering Brazil for work, study, family reunification, investment, or other long-term residency purposes.

2. Purpose of the CRNM

The CRNM serves as:

Proof of legal residency in Brazil.
An official ID document for foreigners, much like the RG (Brazilian ID card) is for Brazilian citizens.
It includes the foreigner’s personal details and legal immigration status, and it allows the person to reside, work, or study in Brazil according to the terms of their visa or residency status.

3. How to Obtain a CRNM

To obtain a CRNM, foreign nationals must:

Enter Brazil with a valid visa (e.g., work visa, student visa, etc.) or apply for residency if already in Brazil under certain conditions.
Register with the Federal Police within 90 days of arrival in Brazil. This is a mandatory step for those intending to stay long-term.
Submit necessary documents like the passport, visa, proof of entry, and any other relevant documentation (e.g., employment contract, proof of family ties).

4. What’s Included in the CRNM?

Full name, nationality, and date of birth.
Photograph and fingerprints.
Date of issue and expiration date (for temporary residents).
Details of the visa type or residency status.

5. Renewal of CRNM

If you have temporary residency, your CRNM will need to be renewed before it expires. Permanent residents do not need to renew their CRNM as frequently, but they may need to update it if there are changes in their personal information.

6. CRNM vs. Old RNE

The CRNM replaced the old RNE (Registro Nacional de Estrangeiros) document. The RNE was the previous name for the foreigner's ID in Brazil, but as of recent immigration law updates, it has been renamed to CRNM, though both documents serve a similar purpose.

7. Legal Obligations

Holding a CRNM means that the foreign national must follow the laws and regulations related to residency in Brazil, such as:

Keeping their personal information updated (e.g., address changes, marital status).
Renewing the card if necessary.

The CRNM is an essential document for foreigners residing in Brazil and is necessary for accessing various services like opening a bank account, signing rental contracts, or applying for employment.

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