In Brazil, the Registro Nacional de Migrante (RNM) is the registration of immigrants…

Overview

In Brazil, the Registro Nacional de Migrante (RNM) is the registration of immigrants regardless of their residency status, whether temporary or permanent. The Carteira de Registro Nacional Migratório (CRNM), which replaced the Registro Nacional de Estrangeiro (RNE), is the physical document that serves as an identification card for all non-nationals residing in Brazil. It provides proof of residence and is used for identification purposes. The card specifically provides and ID number, also indicates the type of residence permit and the expiration date of the physical card and provides a uniform identification for all foreign residents. However, it does not indicate the end date of the residence permit, which is specified by legislation and provided by the immigration authorities. Legal guidance can help clarify the applicable rules, the risks involved, and the next step that fits your situation.