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Travel of Minor Children The Brazilian National Council of Justice (CNJ) published Resolution no. 74 on April 28, 2009, which regulates international travel of Brazilian minors under the age of 18. If your child has Brazilian citizenship, this rule will apply to you, even if he/she is a dual citizen.
From now on, both parents must be personally present before a notary to sign the travel authorization for a minor to leave Brazil. This authorization must include a photo of the child/adolescent. Two copies are necessary: one to be retained by the supervisory agent of the Federal Police at the boarding inspection, and the second copy to remain with the child/adolescent. Each trip requires separate authorizations.
Prior to this resolution, if the child was traveling with only one parent, the other parent needed a notarized authorization, but did not necessarily have to appear in person before a notary. He/she could simply send a signed authorization.
The decision of the CNJ is the result of a request made by the Brazilian Federal Police concerned about the possibility of falsification of documents in disputed child custody cases. The resolution is intended to prevent parental child abductions.
The travel authorization should contain an expiration date, to be determined by the parents or legal guardians. For after hours emergency assistance, you may contact the Judicial Court at 21 3133-2000.
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If you are currently outside Brazil, please print out, complete the form, and sign at a Brazilian Embassy or Consulate: Authorization
For further information on the resolution, access the following websites:
CNJ - Conselho Nacional de Justiça - Resolução 74 (National Justice Council)
CNJ - Conselho Nacional de Justiça - Resolução 74 (pdf file)
JB online (Jornal do Brasil) Article on the Resolution 74 including a controversy about Sean Goldman's case
Vara da Infância, da Juventude e do Idoso - Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro Elder, Youth and Children Court)
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