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Itamaraty announced a reduction of up to 50% in fees charged in foreign currency for the issuance of Brazilian passports at embassies and consulates abroad. The measure was formalized by MRE Ordinance No. 664/2026 and disclosed through Press Note No. 154, effective from June 1, 2026. The objective is to bring the values practiced outside the country closer to those charged in national territory, where a common passport costs R$ 257.25. More than 5 million Brazilians reside abroad according to Itamaraty’s own estimates.
The Brazilian passport issued abroad will be up to 50% cheaper starting in June 2026, and the change directly benefits the more than 5 million Brazilians living outside the country. Itamaraty formalized the reduction in fees charged in foreign currency by embassies and consulates through MRE Ordinance No. 664/2026, an instrument that updates the Table of Consular Fees (TEC) and seeks to bring the values practiced abroad closer to those charged in national territory.
But while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reduces the price abroad, the Federal Police is moving in the opposite direction within Brazil. The PF submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Justice and Public Security for an adjustment of about 67% in the price of the passport issued in Brazil, increasing from the current R$ 257.25 to approximately R$ 430.01. The proposal is still under analysis, and the contrast between the two movements raises the question of whether Brazilians will pay less for the document abroad and more for the same document at home.
What changes from June 1, 2026
MRE Ordinance No. 664/2026 reduces by up to 50% the fees charged in foreign currency for the issuance of Brazilian passports at embassies and consulates abroad. The measure was disclosed by Itamaraty’s Press Note No. 154 and comes into effect on June 1, the date from which the new values will be applied in all consular posts worldwide.
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The objective declared by Itamaraty is to bring the prices charged outside Brazil closer to those practiced in national territory. Today, consular fees in countries such as the United States, Portugal, and the United Kingdom can exceed double the amount charged in Brazil when converted, a difference that particularly affected binational families and Brazilians with local currency income. The reduction lessens this disparity and makes access to the document more equitable regardless of where the citizen resides.
Who are the more than 5 million Brazilians who benefit
According to Itamaraty’s own estimates, more than 5 million Brazilians live outside Brazil, distributed in communities ranging from the United States and Portugal to Japan and Australia. Binational families and children born abroad are among the groups most benefited by the reduction, because they frequently need to issue or renew passports for all family members, a cost that multiplies quickly.
For a Brazilian couple with two children living in the United States, for example, renewing four passports represented a significant expense that now drops by half. The savings are especially relevant for communities with local currency income that does not keep pace with the appreciation of the dollar or euro, a common situation among Brazilians working in services, restaurants, and commerce in major emigration destinations.
The counterpoint: the Federal Police wants to increase the passport fee in Brazil
While Itamaraty reduces fees abroad, the Federal Police sent a proposal to the Ministry of Justice for an adjustment of about 67% in the value of the passport issued within Brazil. The price would increase from the current R$ 257.25 to approximately R$ 430.01, according to a report by Revista Oeste published in February 2026. The proposal is under analysis and has no scheduled date for a decision.
The contrast is notable. If both measures are implemented, Brazilians living abroad may end up paying less for their passport than Brazilians living in Brazil, an inversion that raises questions about the coherence of the pricing policy for the most important document for international citizenship. The Federal Police justifies the readjustment by the increase in operational costs of issuance, including security technology and in-person service.
What is the Consular Fees Table and why does it matter
The TEC (Consular Fees Table) is the instrument that defines the fees charged for all services provided by Brazilian embassies and consulates worldwide, from passport issuance to civil registrations and legalization of documents. The table is governed by the Migration Law (Law nº 13.445/2017) and Decree nº 9.199/2017, and its previous update was through MRE Ordinance nº 602/2025.
Ordinance 664/2026 represents the most significant reduction ever made in the TEC for passports, and is part of a broader policy of modernizing consular services that Itamaraty has been implementing in recent years. The digitalization of services, with platforms such as e-Consular and the Integrated Consular System (SCI), reduced operational costs that are now partially passed on to citizens in the form of lower fees.
How to apply for a passport abroad with the new fee
The application process follows the same existing channels. Brazilians residing abroad must access the Integrated Consular System (SCI) on the Itamaraty portal, fill out the application form, schedule an appointment at the nearest consulate, and attend in person for biometric data collection and photography. The difference starting in June will be the fee charged, which will reflect a reduction of up to 50%.
For those who need the document urgently, consulates offer an accelerated issuance service with an additional fee, which will also be proportionally reduced. Itamaraty’s recommendation is not to leave it until the last minute, especially in high-demand consulates such as those in Miami, Lisbon, London, and Tokyo, where appointment waiting times can reach weeks. The official MRE portal (gov.br/mre) provides addresses, phone numbers, and service hours for all consular posts.
Do you live outside Brazil and will take advantage of the 50% reduction to renew your passport, or do you think it’s unfair that the document is cheaper abroad while the Federal Police wants to increase the price here? Tell us in the comments how much you pay for your passport in the country where you live and if the change makes a difference to your budget.
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