Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Immigration Cards, 1900-1980

What is in This Collection?

This collection contains immigration cards issued by Brazilian consulates around the world. These cards were then presented at the port of entry by foreigners visiting or immigrating to Brazil through the port of Rio de Janeiro from 1900-1965.

Cards may include a picture of the immigrant. The years are neither in chronological nor alphabetical order. The immigration registration was necessary to keep a record of all immigrants settling in the country. These records were used to track the movement and settlement of two groups: immigrants who came from countries other than Brazil, and migrants who moved from places within Brazil.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Reading These Records

For help reading these Portuguese records see the following:

• Portuguese Genealogical Word List
• Brazil Language and Languages

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The information came directly from the immigrant or a traveling companion, usually a family member. Realize that incorrect information was sometimes given, and mistakes were occasionally made in recording the information.
Immigration cards may include the following information:

• Complete name of immigrant
• Date of immigration
• Date and place of birth
• Permanent of temporary stay
• Nationality
• Marital status
• Parents’ names
• Profession or occupation
• Place of residence in country of origin
• Names, ages and gender of children traveling under 18 years of age
• Passport number with its date and place of issuance
• Signature of the immigrant

Collection Content

Sample Images

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  1963 Immigration Record

Digital Folder Number List

This collection was published as a DGS browse collection. The list does not contain any description of the DGS folder's content. A table listing each DGS number and its contents can be found at Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Immigration Cards Digital Folder Number List.