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Is the word passaporte the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?

Yes

The spelling, meaning, and grammatical gender of "passaporte" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation.

In Brazilian Portuguese, vowels are generally more "open" and clearly articulated, and the rhythm of the word is more melodic. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels tend to be "reduced" or swallowed; for example, the final "e" in "passaporte" is often almost silent or pronounced as a very short, neutral sound, making the word sound more clipped and consonant-heavy.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu preciso renovar meu passaporte. (I need to renew my passport.)
  2. Você esqueceu o seu passaporte no hotel. (You forgot your passport at the hotel.)
  3. O passaporte brasileiro é muito bom para viajar. (The Brazilian passport is very good for traveling.)
  4. Onde eu faço o meu passaporte? (Where do I get my passport made/applied for?)
  5. Guarde o seu passaporte em um lugar seguro. (Keep your passport in a safe place.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu preciso de renovar o meu passaporte. (I need to renew my passport.)
  2. Esqueceste-te do teu passaporte no hotel. (You forgot your passport at the hotel.)
  3. O passaporte português é muito útil para viajar. (The Portuguese passport is very useful for traveling.)
  4. Onde é que posso tirar o meu passaporte? (Where is it that I can get my passport?)
  5. Tenha o passaporte à mão na imigração. (Have the passport at hand at immigration.)