Brazil - Apply for National Health Card (Cartao Nacional de Saude)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for National Health Card (Cartão Nacional de Saúde), the applicant has to approach the Ministério da Saúde (Ministry of Health) link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. In some cases, after completing the registration, the applicant may be asked to attend a medical appointment to assess your health status. This step might not be necessary in all situations.
12. After completing the registration process,the applicant will be issued a SUS card. This card will contain his/her unique SUS identification number and other relevant information.
13. This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Original or certified copy of your birth certificate.
• Proof of residence (a utility bill or any official document that shows your address).
• A recent passport-sized photograph.
• CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas)
• Proof of Legal Residence Status (for Foreigners)
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministério da Saúde (Ministry of Health)
Esplanada dos Ministérios, Bloco G
Brasília - DF, CEP: 70.058-900
Brazil
Contact link

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the National Health Card (Cartão Nacional de Saúde) in Brazil, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Be a Brazilian citizen or a foreigner with a valid visa or residency permit in Brazil.
• Be registered in the Cadastro Nacional de Pessoas Físicas (CPF), which is the Brazilian national identification system.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Age
• Date of Birth
• Parents’ name
• Parents’ occupation
• ZIP code
• Contact number
• Email ID
• Other details

Need for the Document

• The National Health Card (Cartão Nacional de Saúde, or CNS) is a document issued by the Brazilian Ministry of Health that identifies and registers users of the Unified Health System (SUS). The CNS is free and can be requested at any SUS health unit.

Information which might help

• The Cartão SUS serves as a key tool for accessing healthcare services within the public health system. It contains essential information about the cardholder, such as their name, date of birth, unique identification number, and sometimes a photograph.
• The card's primary purpose is to facilitate identification and registration in the public health system, making it easier for individuals to access medical care and services at public health facilities throughout the country.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• With the Cartão SUS, individuals can schedule medical appointments, receive treatments, and obtain medications at public health facilities without incurring additional costs for most basic healthcare services.
• The card helps to ensure that individuals receive appropriate medical care and that their medical records are accessible to authorized healthcare providers within the SUS network.