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About Consulate General of Brazil in Miami
The Consulate General of Brazil in Miami has jurisdiction over the state of Florida and the territories of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
Among the functions of the Consulate are:
- protect and provide assistance to Brazilian citizens in its jurisdiction, respecting current international treaties and local legislation;
- issue passports and other travel documents;
- issue visas for entry into Brazilian territory for foreign citizens;
- act as a notary and civil registry official, carrying out birth, marriage and death records, issuing powers of attorney, certificates and other notarial acts;
- make the consular registration;
- perform some acts proper to the Military Service;
- allow the exercise of the citizen's right to vote and other services determined by electoral legislation;
- forward processes of loss and reacquisition of Brazilian nationality;
- assist in the repatriation of Brazilians in case of proven helplessness;
- defend Brazilian nationals from discrimination and ensure the guarantee of their human rights;
- verify the possibility of offering legal or psychological guidance to nationals;
- visit Brazilian detainees;
- prepare contingency plans for possible natural disasters or socio-political tensions.
Locations
Primary Office Location
(305) 285-6200