--- title: How Long Does a CRNM Card Take at Federal Police? type: guide category: article project: floripaguru country: Бразилия city: Флорианополис tags: - personal - travel slug: how-long-crnm-card-take-federal-police-floripa date: '2026-07-31' author: - FloripaGuru Team description: Processing times for the CRNM (residency) card at the Florianópolis Polícia Federal in 2026. Biometrics, Registro Nacional status, and pickup. --- Getting a residency permit in Brazil is a process that requires patience. If you have already passed the first stage and your documents have been approved, the final step is receiving your physical CRNM card. In this article, we will detail how long this process takes at the Federal Police in Florianópolis, and how to track your document's status. ## What is a CRNM and why do you need it? The CRNM (Carteira de Registro Nacional Migratório) is the national identity card for foreigners living in Brazil. Previously known as the RNE, this card is essential for living a full life in the country: opening a bank account, signing a long-term lease, getting a driver's license, and even making certain types of purchases. ## How to Book a Federal Police Appointment in Florianopolis (2026 Guide) One of the most stressful steps of finalizing your Brazilian visa or residency is securing a **federal police appointment florianopolis**. Whether you are registering a Digital Nomad Visa, a Family Reunion visa, or picking up your CRNM card, you must pass through the *Polícia Federal* (PF). ### 1. Where is the Federal Police in Florianópolis? Unlike some cities, the immigration unit (Delegacia de Imigração - DELEMIG) in Floripa is conveniently located. * **Location:** Floripa Shopping (Bairro Saco Grande, SC-401, nº 3116). * **Where exactly:** It is located on the ground floor (Térreo, Loja 132) of the Floripa Shopping mall. * **Hours:** Typically 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and 13:00 PM to 17:00 PM (Monday to Friday). *Note: The older Beiramar Shopping passport office is primarily for Brazilian citizens issuing passports, NOT for foreign CRNM registrations.* ### 2. How to Use the SISMIG System You cannot simply walk into the airport office. You must book your **federal police appointment** online via the government’s SISMIG portal. 1. **Access SISMIG:** Go to the official PF website and navigate to *SISMIG (Sistema de Registro Nacional Migratório)*. 2. **Fill the Web Form:** Input your personal data exactly as it appears on your passport and visa grant notice. 3. **Generate the GRU (Tax Boleto):** The system will generate a tax document (GRU). For CRNM issuance, the standard fee in 2026 is **R$ 204.77**. You must pay this at a bank (Banco do Brasil, lottery shop, or via Pix) *before* you can schedule. 4. **Schedule the Date:** Once the PF system registers your payment (usually 1-2 business days if paid via barcode, or instantly via Pix), log back in using your Request Code (*Código de Solicitação*) and pick an available time slot at the Floripa Shopping location. ### 3. Pro Tips for Floripa PF > 💬 **From community feedback (Federal Police Floripa Shopping):** > *“Once your biometric appointment at Floripa Shopping is complete, the officer gives you a paper protocol (*Protocolo de Registro Nacional Migratório*) containing your permanent RNE/RNM number. This paper protocol is legally valid throughout Brazil. The physical plastic card typically arrives in 30 to 45 days. You can track the status online via the SISMIG portal and pick it up at the same counter without needing a new appointment.”* * **Bring Copies:** The PF will not make photocopies for you. Bring printed copies of your passport (all used pages), visa approval PDF, proof of GRU payment, and two 3x4 cm passport photos with a white background. * **Translators:** The officers at the DELEMIG usually speak basic English, but bringing a Portuguese-speaking friend or fixer is highly recommended to ensure the interview goes smoothly. * **No-Show Rule:** If you miss your appointment, you may be blocked from rescheduling for up to 30 days. Arrive 15 minutes early. ## Stages of getting your CRNM The process of getting your card consists of several stages: - **Biometrics:** At your appointed time, you visit the PF where they take your fingerprints, take a photo, and check your original documents. You will be given a paper protocol (*protocolo*) — keep it safe, it serves as your temporary ID! - **Aprovação (Approval):** The police verify your data and approve the card for printing. - **Production:** The card is printed at the Casa da Moeda (Mint) in Brasília. - **Retirada (Pickup):** The finished card is delivered to the PF branch in Florianópolis, where you can pick it up. ## Real wait times based on expat experience Officially, the Federal Police states a processing time of 60 days. However, based on real expat experiences in Florianópolis, times can vary: - **Optimistic scenario:** 30–45 days. - **Average time:** 60–90 days. - **In case of delays (e.g., plastic shortages for printing):** 120 to 180 days. During peak season or after holidays, processing times may increase due to heavy workload at the Casa da Moeda. ## How to track your status You can track the readiness of your card: 1. **PF Website:** Using your *protocolo* number on the Federal Police portal. 2. **WhatsApp bots and communities:** In expat groups, people often share current wait times and batch numbers that have already arrived at the branch. ## Typical delays and how to speed things up Sometimes the process can drag on for months. If you need the card urgently (for example, to open a business or start employment), you can file a *solicitação formal* — an official request for urgency (*urgência*). This is done through the SEI system or in person at the PF, with proof of why you need the document immediately. ## What to do while you wait for your CRNM Don't worry — while your card is being printed, your paper *protocolo* is legally valid. With it, you can: - Live and work remotely. - Open a [CPF](/blog/get-cpf-brazil-tourist-online) (if you haven't already). - Buy a local SIM card and use basic services. > 📍 **Source of personal experience (HelpinFloripa):** > *In our case (2023), waiting for the card took exactly 65 days from the biometrics appointment. The status on the website didn't update for a long time, but after a visit to the branch, it turned out the card was already waiting for us. So, it's sometimes useful to visit the PF in person if more than 60 days have passed.* Be patient, enjoy your life in Brazil, and your CRNM will definitely be ready! ## Checking the Readiness Status Online You can track the manufacturing status of your plastic card online. The Polícia Federal uses several databases, but the most reliable way is to check the status via the official [SISMIGRA tracking portal](https://servicos.pf.gov.br/sismigra-internet/faces/restrito/atendimento/pesquisarRequerimento.seam) using your application/protocol number (Requerimento) and date of birth. Once the status changes to "Carteira Emitida" (card issued) or "Pronto para Retirada" / "Disponível para Retirada" (ready for pickup), you can safely go to the branch without an appointment. If more than 60 days have passed and the status hasn't changed, it is worth going in person to clarify the situation, as sometimes the system delays updating the status even though the card is physically sitting in a drawer at the police station.