Brazil Extends Deadline for Nationwide Biometric ID—Move Aligns National Identity With Passport and Travel Systems
A new joint ordinance published on 30 April postpones the deadline for Brazilians to register fingerprints and facial data for the Carteira de Identidade Nacional until 31 December 2026. Because the CIN database underpins passport, driver’s-licence and future airport e-gate systems, the move is expected to reduce document backlogs and streamline travel formalities for millions of citizens and resident foreign workers.
May 1, 2026
