What paperwork do you need after moving to Brazil in 2026?

Secure lodging evidence first: How to rent a home. Get a CPF so banks, leases and SIMs recognise you: Get a CPF. Register for the CRNM within about 90 days of entry on a temporary visa, or within about 30 days of a published residence authorisation: Get a CRNM and Apply for a residence permit.

Create a Conta gov.br login so public portals stop stalling: Set up a Conta gov.br account. Register a local mobile number for OTPs: Get a mobile phone. Open a regulated account with CPF, passport or CRNM protocol and address proof: Open a bank account.

Enrol at a UBS for Cartão SUS and decide whether a private plano still belongs on the sheet: Enrol in public health (SUS) and Choose health insurance. After about 180 days, convert the foreign licence at DETRAN: Convert a driving licence. Apostille and sworn-translate school and civil packs before enrolment desks: Apostille documents and Enrol in public school.

Ship household goods under Receita Federal mudança rules rather than tourist baggage myths: Import household goods. Pets need veterinary timing: Bring pets. Later, temporary residence can feed an indefinite-term file: Get permanent residence.