In order to obtain a humanitarian residence permit, applicants must request a National Migratory Registration Card with the Brazilian Federal Police in Brazil.
Immigrant regularizing their documentation by September 15 should not face any penalty for late registration or overstaying during this period.
A new law was enacted Wednesday (Apr. 7) exempting foreigners coming to Brazil on business, or artists and athletes traveling as such, from the obligation to obtain tourist or temporary visas.