CRNM Residence Card Registration
We guide you through registering your CRNM national migration card with the Federal Police after your visa or residency is approved.
Who this is for
- Foreigners who have just had a residency or visa authorization approved and must register with the Federal Police
- New arrivals in Curitiba, Foz do Iguaçu or Paranaguá who need their RNM number to open a bank account or sign a lease
- Families relocating together who want a single coordinated appointment for every member
- Professionals on work or investor authorizations who cannot afford errors that delay their card
What's included
- Review of your residency authorization or published DOU dispatch to confirm you are ready to register
- Preparation and checklist of every document the Federal Police requires, with certified translations arranged where needed
- Booking your registration appointment on the Federal Police system for Curitiba, Foz do Iguaçu or Paranaguá
- Completion of the online migratory registration form and payment of the GRU and card issuance fees
- In-person accompaniment on the appointment day for fingerprinting and biometrics, including a bilingual escort
- Follow-up until your RNM number is issued and your physical CRNM card is ready for collection
How it works
- Eligibility and document reviewWe confirm your residency authorization is in force and audit your paperwork before any appointment is booked.
- Registration form and feesWe complete the Federal Police migratory registration form online and generate and pay the GRU fees on your behalf.
- Appointment bookingWe secure the earliest realistic slot at your local Federal Police unit in Paraná and prepare you for what to bring.
- Fingerprinting and biometricsA bilingual member of our team accompanies you for fingerprinting, photo and signature capture on appointment day.
- RNM issuanceYour RNM number is generated at registration, letting you immediately advance CPF, banking and rental steps.
- Card collectionWe track production and notify you the moment your physical CRNM card is ready to collect at the unit.
Documents you need
- Valid passport and the entry visa or residency authorization
- Residency authorization dispatch or DOU publication confirming approval
- Proof of address in Paraná, such as a utility bill or lease
- Recent passport-style photograph meeting Federal Police specifications
- Certified Portuguese translation of any foreign civil documents where required
- Paid GRU receipts for registration and card issuance
Why Brazil4Connect
- We are based in Paraná and handle Federal Police registrations in Curitiba, Foz do Iguaçu and Paranaguá in person
- A bilingual escort stands with you at the counter so nothing is lost in translation on appointment day
- For any matter needing legal counsel we work alongside licensed Brazilian attorneys (OAB)
- One coordinator manages CPF, banking and CRNM together so your documents move in the right order
Frequently asked questions
What is the CRNM and how does it differ from the old RNE?
The CRNM (Carteira de Registro Nacional Migratório) is the national identity card for foreign residents in Brazil, introduced by the 2017 Migration Law. It replaced the former RNE, and the number on it is your RNM.
When must I register with the Federal Police?
You register after your residency or visa authorization is approved, and it should generally be done within 90 days of entry or of the authorization taking effect. We confirm your exact deadline during the document review.
Do I get my RNM number immediately?
Yes. The RNM number is generated at the registration appointment, so you can begin your CPF, bank account and lease steps well before the physical card is printed.
Can you register my whole family at once?
We coordinate appointments so family members are booked together where the unit allows, and one of our team accompanies the group throughout.
Do you provide legal representation?
We are an administrative and relocation partner, not a law firm. We handle the registration process directly and, when a matter requires legal counsel, we work alongside licensed Brazilian attorneys (OAB).