Brazil, São Paulo, Immigration Cards, 1902-1980
Registration cards for foreign citizens with permanent residency in São Paulo, issued by the Office of Public Safety and housed at the Arquivo Público do Estado de São Paulo. Some of these records have been indexed and are searchable as part of this collection. Additional images and indexes will be published as they become available.
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Brazil, São Paulo, Immigration Cards
What is in This Collection?
This collection dates from 1902 to 1980 and 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 Santos in São Paulo. These records are housed at the Arquivo Público do Estado de São Paulo.
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:
To Browse This Collection
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What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
- Name of immigrant
- Date and place of immigration
- Nationality
- Names of family members (including parents and children)
- Birth information
Collection Content
Sample Image
1956 Immigration Card
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Collection Details
Language
Portuguese
Location of Original Records
São Paulo State Public Archives
"Brasil, São Paulo, Cartões de Imigração, 1902-1980." Database. FamilySearch. https://FamilySearch.org : 29 April 2026. Arquivo Público do Estado de São Paulo (São Paulo State Public Archives), Brazil.
