Latest news and stories about identity card in Portugal for expats and residents.
The system for issuing the document is currently restricted to the Consulate-General of Brazil in Lisbon. It is expected that the service will be available at the other two Brazilian consulates in the coming days.
Brazilians living in Lisbon have begun receiving the first identity cards issued through a pilot project for citizens residing abroad. The initiative, a partnership between the Federal District Civil Police, the Ministry of Management and Innovation in Public Services, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aims to integrate RG and CPF numbers and simplify access to Brazilian government digital services. The new card will replace the old paper version by 2032, with a priority deadline of 2028 for those receiving social benefits. The service is currently available by appointment via the E-Consular portal, with plans to expand to Paraguay in June.
Brazilians living abroad can now obtain the new national identity card, with a pilot project launching in Portugal due to its large Brazilian population. The new card provides full access to gov.br services, including digital signatures and pension-related tasks. Old paper ID cards will be phased out by 2032, with a 2028 deadline for those receiving social benefits. The process involves scheduling via the E-Consular portal and using a specialized biometric kiosk operated remotely by civil police in Brasília. Costs are consistent with those in Brazil, and the service will soon expand to Porto, Faro, and eventually Paraguay.
A guide on how to apply for the new Brazilian national ID card while residing in Portugal.
Lisbon will be the first city outside Brazil to issue the new National Identity Card (CIN). This feature provides citizens access to over four thousand digital services, including electronic signatures, certificates, electoral services, vaccination records, criminal background checks, and tax regularisation. The pilot project launches on Thursday, 16 April, at 11:00, with Minister of Management and Innovation Esther Dweck in attendance. The programme is in its testing phase and will be available to consulate users from that date. To request the service, the Brazilian community in the Lisbon jurisdiction must access the e-Consular system, which will redirect them to the Federal District Civil Police (PCDF) service portal. After submitting the required documentation, biometric data collection will be scheduled at the consulate, supported by remote assistance. This initiative aims to strengthen the citizenship of the Brazilian community abroad, reflecting the commitment of the Itamaraty and the Brazilian State to its diaspora.
The launch of the pilot project for the issuance of the new National Identity Card (CIN) will take place on April 16th at the Consulate-General in Lisbon, with the presence of Minister Esther Dweck.
