Residents of eight cities in Paraná can withdraw up to R$6,200 from the FGTS after storms; see which ones and how to order

Workers from eight more cities in Paraná hit by storms can request, starting this Wednesday (4), the calamity withdrawal from the Service Time Guarantee Fund (FGTS), with amounts of up to R$6,220 per linked account. The request can be made through the FGTS application, without the need to go to a Caixa Econômica Federal branch.

According to Caixa, the release is intended for residents of addresses identified by municipal Civil Defenses. The deadline to request the benefit ends on February 1, 2027.

To be entitled to the withdrawal, the worker must have an available FGTS balance and cannot have made another withdrawal using the same method in the last 12 months. The amount released is limited to the existing balance in the account.

See the eight cities included

FGTS application opening screen — Photo: André Paixão/G1

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How to request calamity withdrawal

The request can be made directly through the FGTS application, available for cell phones, without the need to go to a bank branch.

See the step-by-step guide to request the benefit.

Open the FGTS application and access the "Withdrawals" option.

Select the option to request a withdrawal and choose "Public calamity".

Enter the municipality where you live and select the city from the list.

Fill in the requested data and send the necessary documentation for analysis.

Indicate a bank account to receive the money and confirm the request.

The worker can choose a Caixa account, including Caixa Tem Digital Savings, or any other financial institution. The transfer is free.

Caixa will analyze the documentation sent and, if the request is approved, the amount will be deposited in the indicated account.