Identification and international travel
A passport is a travel document issued by a national government. For Brazilians, it is accepted as identification in another country and can record information relevant to international travel, such as visas, authorizations, and entries and exits.
As well as identifying its holder, the document formally attests to the holder’s nationality. More generally, passports are also associated with the ability to seek legal protection abroad and to return to one’s country of origin. However, acceptance as identification does not by itself mean that a traveler has permission to enter any destination: visas and other requirements may be recorded or apply separately.
Applying for an ordinary passport in Brazil
The federal application process for an ordinary Brazilian passport begins with completing a form. Applicants should check in advance which documents they must present at their appointment and fill in every field carefully. Blank fields or false information can delay delivery; providing false information may also constitute a crime.
Once the form is submitted and a protocol is generated, the system generates the fee. According to the federal service information consulted in October 2026, the standard fee is R$257.25. Payment can be made through PagTesouro using Pix or a credit card, by a barcode payment slip, or through direct debit authorization made available in the account. Applicants should use the payment channels specified by the service and pay only if the fee has not already been paid.
In short, a passport is a travel and identification document, while applying for one is an administrative process involving a form, verification of the required documents, and payment of the applicable fee. The service described is for ordinary passports. Diplomatic, official, and service passports are not issued through that page; it also states that passports for foreigners and laissez-passer documents may be issued when legal conditions are met.