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Citizenship Pathway

According to Title 1, Chapter 2,  Article 12 of Brazil’s Federal Constitution, individuals are Brazilian by birth if they are born in Brazil (except children of foreign diplomats) or born abroad to a Brazilian parent under certain conditions. Regarding the foreign nationals, they also may acquire Brazilian nationality through naturalization if they reside in Brazil, speak Portuguese, have legal capacity, and hold a clean criminal record. The standard residency requirement is four years, but it can be reduced to one year for those if they have a Brazilian spouse or child born in Brazil, or to two years for individuals who provide valuable services to Brazil or have recognized, highly professional, scientific, or artistic skills. Applications for naturalization are submitted online through the Ministry of Justice’s “Sistema Naturalizar-se.

  • Type: Citizenship (via Naturalization)
  • Country: Brazil
  • Duration: Eligibility after 4 years of legal residency (temporary or permanent); shorter pathways available under special conditions
  • Status:

Price

Price available on request

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Minimum 4 years of continuous legal residency in Brazil (temporary or permanent)
  • Proficiency in Portuguese language
  • Clean criminal record
  • Proof of social and economic ties to Brazil

Documents Required:

  • 1 year: Married to a Brazilian citizen or parent of a Brazilian child
  • 2 years: Scientists, researchers, or individuals with extraordinary professional contributions

Brazil Citizenship: 1-Year Residency for Spouses & Parents

  • Brazilian citizenship can be obtained through naturalization after 4 years of legal residency. Shortened timelines apply for those married to Brazilians, with Brazilian children, or recognized professionals in science and research. Dual citizenship has been officially allowed since 1994. Successful applicants are granted full political, social, and economic rights as Brazilian nationals.

Brazilian Citizenship: How Long It Really Takes

Foreigners who are married to Brazilian citizens or who have children born in Brazil may apply for citizenship after completing one year of approved permanent residency.

Residency approval: If all documents are complete and correct, and all family members are present on the day of submission, approval may be granted immediately at the time of submission. If something is missing, the process can take several months.

Citizenship eligibility: Once permanent residency is approved, the one-year countdown begins. After that, the citizenship process can be initiated. Within the required one-year of permanent residency period, applicants must reside for more than nine months in Brazil.  Otherwise, the countdown will reset to zero.

Processing time: The citizenship procedure typically takes around two years.

In total, from residency application to citizenship, the timeline is usually 3 to 4 years.

For scientists, researchers, or individuals with extraordinary professional contributions, the required approved permanent residency period before applying for citizenship is two years.