The Federal Police (DELEMIG) Immigration Appointment in Brazil: What to Expect

Prepare for the Federal Police step in your residence case. Oliveira Lawyers coordinates appointment preparation and follow-up as part of the immigration representation you engage us to provide.

• Support before and at the appointment. We review route-specific records and prepare you for the visit. Accompaniment is arranged with our team or partner providers, depending on the city and agreed scope.
• Legal support across borders. Our attorneys and team coordinate the agreed legal work, with Brazilian offices and U.S. offices supporting your next steps.

Discuss your residence case and appointment. Read a client’s account of preparation for the Federal Police appointment.

Content reviewed October 13, 2026.

Know which Federal Police service you need

A Federal Police immigration appointment may concern a residence application, registration of an issued visa or approved residence, renewal, replacement or card collection. The office does more than record decisions made by another agency: the Federal Police also processes several residence categories itself.

Other categories are decided by CGIL/MJSP through MigranteWeb and then registered with the Federal Police. Start with the official service directory and your legal basis, rather than assuming every applicant must complete the same sequence.

Registration deadlines

• Entry with a temporary visa: generally request registration within 90 days after entering Brazil.
• Residence approval published in Brazil: generally request registration within 30 days of publication.
• Residence application at the Federal Police: use the combined application and registration procedure applicable to the category.

These are different procedural triggers, not a universal “whichever comes first” rule. Check your approval notice and current service instructions.

Prepare the right document set

The temporary-visa registration checklist is different from a fresh residence application. It includes the electronic request, identity document, original visa form and applicable card fee. A parentage certificate or additional evidence may be requested where needed.

Do not assume every registration requires a new apostilled birth certificate and background check. Review the specific checklist, the records already supplied and the applicable legalization and translation rules. Where foreign documents are required, allow time for those formalities.

Use accurate address information and follow the unit’s accepted proof or declaration requirements. A particular accommodation platform’s letter should not be described as universally accepted or rejected without checking the procedure.

Booking and fees

Follow the official form and scheduling links for the chosen service. Appointment availability varies; if no slot is available and a deadline is approaching, contact the responsible unit using its published instructions and retain evidence of attempts. Do not assume an appointment booking alone establishes lawful status or satisfies every filing obligation.

Registration and residence services can have different fees and exemptions. The temporary-visa registration page currently lists CRNM issuance at R$204.77, code 140120, when applicable. Generate the correct current payment guide rather than paying a residence-processing fee automatically as well.

At the appointment and afterward

Bring the required originals, copies, request form and payment evidence. Officials review the file and collect identification data and biometrics. Missing documents may result in a request for more information rather than immediate completion.

The plastic CRNM is generally produced later. Keep the protocol and verify its purpose, validity and the status of the underlying application. Residence can derive from the visa or authorization; it should not be described as beginning universally on the day a card is printed or an appointment occurs.

For international travel while awaiting the card, check the specific protocol, passport, residence status and carrier requirements before departure. A protocol should not be advertised as a universal substitute for all travel documents.

Practical support

Our team prepares the registration step as part of the agreed immigration engagement, including document review and appointment coordination. Government availability and decisions remain outside our control. See the RNM and CRNM guide for card collection, renewal and replacement.