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Sample documentation for customs ¹

√  Consult with the nearest Brazilian Consulate prior to arranging your shipment to Brazil.


√  Depending on the port, documentation will vary. Normally 2 sets of documents are required.

 

√  All copies of documents are required to be notarized at a local Brazilian Notary Public ². Scanned or faxed documents are not accepted by Brazilian customs authorities.

 

√  Make a personal inventory of what you are shipping. Do not depend on the packing list provided my your mover.

 

√  Your signature on all customs forms will require "authentication" at a local Notary Public².

 

√  Brazilian Customs Authorities can require addtional documentation from you at any time.

 

√  All documentation can be forwarded to the Worldmover port offices from any location using the Brazilian Postal service SEDEX (courier service). You will not be required to be present at customs.


√  Do not attempt to move a shipment to Brazil with a Tourist visa. More here...

 

√  Hand carry all documents to Brazil. Do not ask your mover to forward them to us. This can cause delays and additional expenses in clearing your shipment at the port of entry.


1.  Copies of your current passport *.
 
2.  Copies of your Brazilian ID** and valid CPF*** cards.

3.  Detailed inventory in Portuguese with values in R$ and your signature on all pages of the inventory. You should identify new and used items and indicate the make, model and serial number of all electrical/electronic appliances and/or equipment.

4.  Copies of proof of arrival in Brazil (airline ticket, e-ticket or equivalent document).

5.  You will provided with a power-of-attorney along with other customs forms that will allow the customs broker to be your representative at customs (your presence will not be required at the port). Forms will be provided to you when complete details including arrival date of your shipment is known.

6.  Returning Brazilian citizens and foreign nationals holding a prior issued valid permanent visa must show proof of continuous residence overseas for the preceding 12 months ³.

7.  Proof of residence in Brazil.

8.  Our offices will provide you with customs forms when complete details including arrival date of your shipment is known.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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¹ Customs regulations in Brazil are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to brazil and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, we cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always check with your local Brazilian embassy or consulate before you make your move to brazil.

² Notary Publics are widely available in all towns and cities in Brazil.

³ Following documents, in order of preference; a) a certificate of residency issued by the Brazilian Consulate, b) school records, c) employment records, d) utility bills. It is recommended you provide several sources of proof of residence as customs authorities can require additional documentation at any time.

* Foreign nationals holding a permanent or temporary type V work visa must have the visa stamped on the passport.

** Foreign nationals entering Brazil for the first time should register with the Federal Police within 30 days of arrival to obtain a "protocol" of an ID card.

*** CPF number is mandatory for any shipment to Brazil. CPF is a tax identification number issued to all legal residents.

                                 

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