Registering with the U.S. Department of State

In addition to securing a visa, all U.S. students are required to register themselves with the U.S. Embassy in their host country before departure from the U.S.  In the event of international, political, or family emergencies, or in the event that a passport is lost or stolen, the U.S. Embassy will be much better able to assist registered students.  Please visit the Department of State’s website and follow the links to register. Registration is fast and costs nothing.  Please print the confirmation page after you have registered; leave one copy at home and take a copy with you to show to your director.  Students of other nationalities should check to see if it is possible to register with their own Embassy in Brazil.

If you are unable to register, it is imperative that you take a certified copy of your birth certificate to Brazil in order to facilitate replacement of your passport in the event it is lost or stolen.