Brazil - Apply for Professional Fisherman Registration (RGP Professional Fisherman) (RGP)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Professional Fisherman Registration (RGP Professional Fisherman) (RGP), the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer or the applicant has to write a complaint letter A4 sheet.
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 the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
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.
10. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
11. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Proof of fishing activity (e.g., work contract, fishing license, or fishing association membership)
• Proof of payment of the application fee.
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock
Esplanada dos Ministérios Bloco D - Brasilia, Federal District, 70043-900, Brazil
Esplanada dos Ministérios Bloco D - Brasília, DF, 70043-900
Phone - +556132182089
Contact link
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Eligibility

• Any fisherman who intends to Apply for Professional Fisherman Registration (RGP Professional Fisherman) (RGP) is eligible to make this application.

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 30 days 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 of the applicant
• Address of the applicant
• Age
• Email ID
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Mailing address
• Nationality
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The Professional Fisherman Registration (Registro Geral da Pesca - RGP) in Brazil is a mandatory registration system for individuals engaged in professional fishing activities.
• It is regulated by the Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais Renováveis - IBAMA) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply (Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento - MAPA).

Information which might help

• The RGP serves as a tool for monitoring and regulating fishing activities in Brazil. It aims to ensure sustainable fishing practices, preserve fishery resources, and collect data on fishery activities for resource management purposes.
• By requiring professional fishermen to register, the government can enforce regulations, establish fishing quotas, and implement conservation measures.

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

• Professional fishermen, including both individuals and companies involved in commercial fishing, are required to obtain the RGP. It applies to various types of fishing, such as marine, freshwater, and aquaculture.