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Brazilians will be able to pay for consular services in Lisbon with PIX

A pilot project allowing the use of the Brazilian instant payment system, PIX, for consular fees at the Consulate-General in Lisbon will launch before the end of November 2026. This payment option will also be implemented at the consulate in Buenos Aires.

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If you are a Brazilian resident in Portugal needing services from the Consulate-General in Lisbon, you will soon have an additional, faster payment method for consular fees.

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