Assistance to immigrants
Some pages may only be available in Brazilian Portuguese.
- For information on applying for refuge, there are orientations on ACNUR Brasil’s website. The solicitation itself can be made through the Brazilian government’s official webpage.
- For information on Registro Nacional Migratório (RNM) [National Migration Registry], check out our PROPG’s website.
- For information on how to issue your Certidão de Refugiados e Solicitantes de Refúgio, check out the official government website that is reponsible for this service.
- The registry for foreigners in our Cadastro de Pessoa Física (CPF) can only be requested through the official website.
- Here you can find out how to get in touch with associations and organizations that provide assistance to immigrants in Florianópolis.
- Here you can find materials to support immigrants’ access to a variety of services in Florianópolis.
- Here there are links which can help you through academic issues whitin UFSC and to help you access services provided by the university.
UFSC also offers two different courses targeting Poruguese learning for foreigners:
– NEPLAc UFSC: offers Rodamundo, a course that focuses on refugees who want to learn the language and get certified for legal purposes regarding visas and residency.
– NUPLE UFSC: Portuguese courses for any person who would like to learn the language. There is a registration fee.
Brazilian Ministry of Education offers a free online Portuguese course for foreigners through Plataforma Aprenda.
