--- title: "CRNM Card Brazil: Federal Police Guide 2026" description: "After VITEM XIV approval, register with Federal Police: 90 days from arrival (consulate) or 30 from DOU publication (MigranteWeb). Booking, documents, CRNM card." url: "https://getbrazilvisa.com/brazil-digital-nomad-visa-rnm-federal-police" canonical: "https://getbrazilvisa.com/brazil-digital-nomad-visa-rnm-federal-police" og_type: "website" og_title: "CRNM Card Brazil: Federal Police Guide 2026" og_description: "After VITEM XIV approval, register with Federal Police: 90 days from arrival (consulate) or 30 from DOU publication (MigranteWeb). Booking, documents, CRNM card." og_image: "https://getbrazilvisa.com/og-home.jpg" twitter_card: "summary_large_image" crawl_date: 2026-09-18 last_modified: 2026-09-15 language: "en-US" author: "Camila Araujo Mota" author_credential: "OAB-licensed Brazilian Immigration Lawyer (OAB/CE 50.065)" author_profile: "https://getbrazilvisa.com/camila-araujo-mota" reviewed_by: "Camila Araujo Mota" publisher: "GetBrazilVisa" source: "https://getbrazilvisa.com, Path B build-time prerender" --- # RNM & CRNM Card: Federal Police Registration Guide Your visa is approved. Now what? Complete guide to your mandatory Federal Police appointment and getting your CRNM identity card. After your Brazil Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) is approved, you must register with the Federal Police (Polícia Federal). If you got your visa at a consulate abroad and then entered Brazil, you have 90 days from your entry stamp date. If you applied from inside Brazil through MigranteWeb, the deadline is shorter, only 30 days from the date your approval is published in the Diário Oficial da União. This registration, called the RNM (Registro Nacional Migratório), results in your CRNM card, which is your official identity document in Brazil. Without it, you cannot open bank accounts, sign rental contracts, renew your visa, or access most government services. Last updated: September 15, 2026 95%+ approval rate 50+ registrations guided ![Camila Araujo Mota, OAB-licensed Brazilian immigration lawyer](https://getbrazilvisa.com/assets/camila-headshot-BJfahbXt.webp) Camila Araujo Mota OAB-Licensed Immigration Lawyer · [OAB/CE 50.065](https://cna.oab.org.br/) Start my application Free eligibility check in about five minutes. Camila (OAB-licensed Brazilian immigration lawyer) reads every case herself. [ Cannot find a Federal Police appointment slot? **Vagalerta books it for you.** R$ 99, paid after the booking exists. ](https://vagalerta.com/en/#book) ## What Is the RNM and CRNM Card? The RNM (Registro Nacional Migratório) is Brazil's national migration registration system. Every foreigner who holds a temporary or permanent visa in Brazil must complete this registration with the Federal Police. The physical document you receive is called the CRNM (Carteira de Registro Nacional Migratório), a credit-card-sized identity card that functions as your official ID in Brazil. Official Rule Under Decreto 9.199/2017, Article 64, an immigrant holding a temporary visa who has entered Brazil must request Federal Police registration within 90 days of entry. If instead your residence authorization was approved from inside Brazil, for example through MigranteWeb, the deadline is only 30 days from the date the approval is published in the DOU. Failure to register within the applicable deadline exposes you to the penalties set out in Decreto 9.199/2017, Article 307, including fines and risk of irregular immigration status. Your CRNM card serves multiple critical functions beyond immigration compliance. It is your primary identification document for opening bank accounts, signing rental contracts, obtaining a CPF (tax registration number) if you don't already have one, registering with SUS (Brazil's public health system), signing up for phone plans, and proving your legal status to employers, landlords, and government agencies. Think of the CRNM as the equivalent of a national ID card. It is the document that proves you are legally in Brazil. Practical Interpretation The CRNM card includes your full name, nationality, date of birth, visa category (VITEM XIV), validity dates, RNM registration number, and your photo. This registration number is used across all Brazilian bureaucratic systems and is the number you will reference when filing taxes, opening accounts, or dealing with any government agency. ## The Registration Deadline: 90 or 30 Days Two different clocks apply depending on your route. If you received your VITEM XIV at a Brazilian consulate abroad and then entered Brazil, your 90 day clock starts from your passport entry stamp date. If instead you obtained your residence authorization from inside Brazil through MigranteWeb, your deadline is only 30 days, starting from the date the approval is published in the Diário Oficial da União (DOU), Brazil's official government gazette, not the date you submitted your application or received a MigranteWeb notification. Confirm which path applies to you, MigranteWeb applicants have far less buffer time than the 90 day figure suggests. Critical Deadline Warning Missing the registration deadline is the most common post-approval mistake digital nomads make. If you do not register in time (90 days from arrival for a consulate visa, 30 days from DOU publication for MigranteWeb), your immigration status becomes irregular. This can prevent you from renewing your visa, complicate banking relationships, and create issues if you need to leave and re-enter Brazil. Do not treat this deadline casually. To find your DOU publication, search your name at [imprensanacional.gov.br](https://www.in.gov.br/servicos/diario-oficial-da-uniao). The publication will show the authorization number, your name, nationality, and the visa category granted. Print this publication. You will need a physical copy for your Federal Police appointment. Save the PDF as well for your records. Practical Interpretation Set a calendar reminder immediately upon receiving your visa approval. Book your Federal Police appointment as early as possible to leave buffer time for scheduling availability. Popular offices in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Florianópolis have seen sharply increased demand in 2026, with appointment slots sometimes filling within hours of release and wait times ranging from a few weeks to a few months depending on the season. ## Booking Your Federal Police Appointment All Federal Police immigration appointments must be scheduled online through the Federal Police's own portal at servicos.pf.gov.br, often referred to as Agenda Web, with case status trackable through SISMIGRA. Walk-in appointments are generally not available for immigration registration. Slots open without warning and are often taken within hours, which is why the portal so often shows no availability at all. Cannot find a slot? [Vagalerta books it for you](https://vagalerta.com/en/#book). You send your protocol number and date of birth, Vagalerta's team books the appointment by hand on the official Agenda Web, and you pay R$ 99 by Pix within 12 hours after the booking exists. ### Step-by-Step Booking Process 1. 1Visit the Federal Police scheduling portal at servicos.pf.gov.br and create an account if you don't have one. 2. 2Select "REGISTRO DE ESTRANGEIRO" (Foreigner Registration) as the service type. 3. 3Choose your state (UF) and the nearest Federal Police unit (Delegacia). Major cities have dedicated immigration units; smaller cities may only have general PF offices. 4. 4Select an available date and time. Morning slots tend to process faster. If no slots are available, check back daily. Cancellations open up frequently. 5. 5Complete the pre-registration form with your passport details, visa information, and Brazilian address. 6. 6Print or save your appointment confirmation. You'll need the protocol number. Practical Interpretation Major Federal Police offices for digital nomads: **São Paulo** (Delegacia de Polícia de Imigração, Lapa); **Rio de Janeiro** (Delegacia de Imigração, Aeroporto do Galeão or Centro); **Florianópolis** (PF Florianópolis); **Brasília** (Delegacia de Imigração, Asa Norte). Offices in state capitals generally have more experience with VITEM XIV registrations. ## What to Bring: Complete Document Checklist Arrive at your appointment with every document listed below. Missing even one item can result in your appointment being rescheduled, which wastes weeks of waiting time. ### Mandatory Documents - Valid passport (original + photocopy of the data page and Brazil entry stamp)Official rule - Visa approval publication from Diário Oficial da União (DOU), printed copyOfficial rule - GRU payment receipt for the residence authorization processing fee (R$168.13)Official rule - Completed registration form (available at the Federal Police website or filled on-site)Official rule - Two recent 3x4 cm photos (white background, no glasses, no smile)Official rule - Proof of address in Brazil (utility bill, rental contract, or bank statement with Brazilian address)Official rule ### Recommended Supporting Documents - CPF number (if already obtained, not required but speeds up processing)Practical - Digital copies of all documents on your phone (backup in case originals are questioned)Practical - Health insurance certificate (may be requested at some offices)Practical - Original criminal background check with apostille and translation (bring just in case)Practical GRU Payment Codes You need TWO separate GRU payments: the Residence Authorization Processing Fee (Taxa de Autorização de Residência), R$168.13, payment code 140066, and the CRNM Card Issuance Fee (Taxa de Emissão da Carteira de Registro Nacional Migratório), R$204.77, payment code 140120. Generate both at the [Tesouro Nacional portal](https://consulta.tesouro.fazenda.gov.br/gru_novosite/gru_simples.asp). Pay via bank transfer or boleto before your appointment. ## What to Expect at Your Federal Police Appointment The registration appointment typically takes 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the office's queue and workload. Here's exactly what happens during your visit. ### Arrival and Check-In Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time. Present your appointment confirmation and passport at the reception desk. You will receive a queue number and be directed to the immigration section. Some offices have separate queues for registration vs. other services. Confirm you are in the correct line. ### Document Verification A Federal Police officer will review every document in your package. They will verify your passport details against the DOU publication, confirm your GRU payments, and check your proof of address. If any document is missing or incorrect, the officer may reschedule your appointment rather than proceeding. This is why bringing every document, including the "recommended" ones, is essential. ### Biometric Collection You will provide fingerprints (all ten fingers) and have your photo taken for the CRNM card. The biometric process is quick, about 5 minutes. Ensure your fingers are clean and dry for clear fingerprint scans. If you have bandaged or injured fingers, inform the officer in advance. ### Protocol Receipt After successful registration, you will receive a protocol receipt (protocolo de registro). This document contains your RNM registration number and serves as temporary proof of your registration while your CRNM card is being produced. Keep this document safe. You will use it for banking, rental contracts, and any situation requiring proof of legal immigration status until your physical CRNM card arrives. Practical Interpretation The protocol receipt is legally valid as proof of immigration status and is renewable by the Federal Police at no cost for up to 180 days. Banks and landlords are required to accept it. If any institution refuses, cite Decreto 9.199/2017 and, where applicable, Portaria PF nº 77/2021, which governs the DPRNM used when CRNM issuance is delayed. ## After Your Visit: Getting Your CRNM Card The physical CRNM card can take anywhere from 30 to 180 calendar days to be produced after your registration appointment, per the Federal Police's own published service estimate. Faster offices in major cities like São Paulo may issue in 30-60 days, while smaller regional offices can take the full 180-day maximum. You must collect your CRNM card in person at the same Federal Police unit where you registered. Bring your passport and the protocol receipt. Some offices notify you by SMS or email when your card is ready; others do not. If you haven't heard anything after 180 days, call the office or visit in person to check the status. ### What You Can Do with the Protocol Receipt - Open a bank account (combine with CPF for full access) - Sign rental contracts and utility agreements - Register for a CPF at the Receita Federal - Enroll in SUS (public healthcare system) - Sign phone and internet contracts - Travel internationally (with passport + DOU publication) - Begin your visa renewal process through MigranteWeb Practical Interpretation Pro tip: As soon as you receive your protocol receipt, apply for a CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas) at the nearest Receita Federal office. The CPF is Brazil's tax identification number and is required for virtually everything: banking, purchases over a certain value, mobile phone contracts, and online services. The CPF application is free and typically processed same-day. Bring your passport and protocol receipt. Start my application Free eligibility check in about five minutes. Camila reads every case herself. Prefer email? Contact Camila privately → ## Federal Police Registration Costs | Item | Cost | Note | | --- | --- | --- | | Residence Authorization Processing Fee (GRU) | R$168.13 (~$30) | Government fee. Payment code 140066 | | CRNM Card Issuance Fee (GRU) | R$204.77 (~$40) | Second GRU for the physical card, payment code 140120 | | Passport photos (2x) | R$20-$40 (varies) | 3x4 cm, white background. Photo shops near PF offices | | DOU publication printout | Free | Download from imprensanacional.gov.br | | Notarized proof of address | R$0-$50 (varies) | Utility bill or rental contract; notarization only if requested | | Transportation to PF office | Varies (varies) | Offices are often in city outskirts. Budget for taxi/Uber | Total estimated cost: **R$393-463 (~$78-92 USD)**. This is a mandatory post-approval cost that is separate from your initial visa application fees. ## Common Federal Police Registration Mistakes - Not booking early enough Federal Police offices in popular cities have seen sharply increased demand in 2026, with wait times ranging from a few weeks to a few months. If you wait too long into your registration window to book, you may not get an appointment in time. Book as early as possible, and confirm whether your window is 90 days (consulate route) or 30 days (MigranteWeb route). - Missing the second GRU payment You need TWO GRU payments: one for the residence authorization fee (R$168.13, code 140066) and one for the CRNM card issuance fee (R$204.77, code 140120). Many digital nomads only generate one payment and are turned away at the appointment. - Not printing the DOU publication A screenshot on your phone is not sufficient. Bring a printed copy of the DOU publication showing your visa approval. The Federal Police officer needs a physical document to stamp and attach to your file. - Wrong photo specifications The required photos are 3x4 cm with a white background. This is different from US passport photos (2x2 inches) and UK passport photos (35x45 mm). Get photos taken at a Brazilian foto shop near the PF office for the correct format. Cost is typically R$20-40. - Forgetting proof of address You need a document showing your Brazilian address: a utility bill (electricity, water, internet) in your name, a rental contract, or a bank statement showing a Brazilian address. A hotel booking confirmation is generally not accepted for proof of address. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What happens if I miss the registration deadline? ### Can someone else pick up my CRNM card? ### Do I need to speak Portuguese at the appointment? ### Can I travel internationally before receiving my CRNM card? ### What is the difference between RNM and CRNM? ### Start with Camila Camila Araujo Mota, OAB-licensed Brazilian immigration lawyer, personally reviews every case. Answer a few questions, free, and she tells you where you stand. Start my application Free eligibility check in about five minutes. Camila reads every case herself. Prefer email? Contact Camila privately → ## Related Guides [ ### Complete VITEM XIV Guide Everything about Brazil's Digital Nomad Visa ](https://getbrazilvisa.com/brazil-digital-nomad-visa)[ ### Visa Renewal Guide How to renew your VITEM XIV for a second year ](https://getbrazilvisa.com/brazil-digital-nomad-visa-renewal)[ ### Health Insurance Guide Best insurance options for digital nomads in Brazil ](https://getbrazilvisa.com/brazil-digital-nomad-visa-health-insurance) Legal basis: Decreto 9.199/2017, Articles 64 and 307; Normative Resolution CNIg 45/2021. For official information, visit Brazil's Federal Police immigration portal at [gov.br/pf](https://www.gov.br/pf/pt-br). Before you decide ## Why we recommend applying with a lawyer You can file the Brazil digital nomad visa yourself, and people are approved that way. Camila strengthens your application package, personalised to you and based on knowing what immigration authorities look for. We also help you avoid the lengthy **cartas de exigência** that immigration officers send, which we see many people deal with when they apply by themselves. ### Camila as your legal representative - A written petition A legal argument for your case citing RN 45/2021, signed under OAB/CE 50.065. A file without one is a form; a file with one is an argued case. - Your Brazilian criminal records Federal, plus one per Brazilian state you have lived in. Camila obtains them and files them with your application. - Sworn translations, by a tradutor público Only a publicly appointed translator counts. Both letters below ask for originals alongside translations, and one asks twice. - The forms checked before they are filed A blank justification, the wrong form, a date of birth that does not match the payment slip. All three are in the letters below. - Your document list, in order What each document is, where to get it, how long it takes, which need an apostille, and what to start first. - A lawyer who has read your file Answers come from the lawyer holding your case, not from a help desk working through a script. - The filing, and whatever comes back Camila files as your legal representative and answers the Ministry in your name. An exigência on a case she filed is her work, not yours. ### Hurdles on the way A **carta de exigência** is an immigration officer asking for more before they will decide. It is written for lawyers, and the case waits until every item is answered. Here are two recent examples we received from clients who applied on their own. Tap a letter to read it. Carta de exigência 2 pages · 5 items · July 2026 Sent the translation of the criminal record but not the original. Read the full letter Carta de exigência 3 pages · 9 items · May 2026 Criminal record: original and translation, for every country lived in over five years. Read the full letter Names, process numbers and timestamps have been removed. Everything the Ministry asked for is exactly as it was written. ### The Federal Police step, after approval Approval is not the last thing that happens. Your residence has to be registered in person with the Polícia Federal before your RNM card exists, and that step is its own process. - **The documents are not the ones you already sent.** The Federal Police ask for their own set, and assembling it correctly from outside the Brazilian system is where most people stall. - **What is required differs by state.** The unit that registers you in São Paulo does not ask for the same things as the one in Florianópolis, and the published guidance does not always match the counter. - **The appointment is the hard part.** Slots at the busy units open without warning and are taken quickly. Camila books yours. This page provides general informational content about Federal Police registration procedures for digital nomads in Brazil. It is not legal advice. Official requirements and fees can change without notice. Consult a qualified immigration professional for advice specific to your situation. 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