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Registration Delays Experienced in São Paulo

August 24, 2011— Foreign nationals are experiencing significant delays scheduling registration interviews at the Federal Police in São Paulo, due to increased numbers of foreign nationals entering Brazil and a lack of sufficient resources to meet the demand. It can now take up to 120 days for affected individuals to complete the registration process and obtain the foreign national identification number known as the RNE.

Foreign nationals staying in Brazil for more than 90 days must register with the police within 30 days of entry and obtain an RNE. The RNE is not required to actually begin work with the sponsoring employer, but a foreign national must have one in order to be added to the employer’s local payroll, open a bank account, obtain a driver's license and complete other post-entry formalities. Until registration has been completed, a foreign national typically cannot travel abroad, but in light of the delays, the Federal Police is now authorizing overseas travel during the registration process if a foreign national has made an online registration appointment, returns to Brazil before the appointment date, and carries proof of the appointment to show on reentry.

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