Brazil Citizenship & Naturalization

Obtain Brazil citizenship through the naturalization process

Citizenship & Naturalization

Brazil nationality law offers a route to citizenship through naturalization. The primary requirement for foreign nationals without familial ties is to maintain legal residency for four years.

Eligibility Criteria

There are four types of naturalization in Brazil:

  1. Ordinary
  2. Extraordinary
  3. Special
  4. Provisional

Ordinary naturalization

  • At least four years of continuous legal residency in Brazil
  • Ability to communicate in Portuguese
  • Clean criminal record or proof of rehabilitation

The four-year residency requirement may be reduced to:

  • One year:
  • Parent of a Brazilian national
  • Spouse or common-law partner of a Brazilian national
  • National of another Portuguese-speaking country
  • Two years:
  • Holds a recognized ability in a professional, scientific, or artistic discipline
  • Has contributed or has the potential to contribute relevant services to Brazil

Extraordinary naturalization

  • At least 15 years of continuous residency in Brazil
  • Clean criminal record or proof of rehabilitation

Special naturalization

  • Spouses or partners of over five years of active members of the Brazilian Foreign Service or individuals serving the Brazilian State abroad
  • An employee or former employee on a Brazilian diplomatic mission or consulate for at least 10 years continuously

Provisional naturalization

  • Child or adolescent who established residence in Brazil beyond 10 years old

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Benefits of the Brazil Citizenship

  • Full citizenship rights: Naturalized citizens have the same rights as natural-born Brazilians, including voting in all elections and running for public office.
  • Increased global mobility: A Brazilian passport facilitates visa free or visa on arrival access to 171 countries, including EU Schengen states, the UK, Singapore, Russia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
  • Dual citizenship: Brazil allows dual nationality, permitting new citizens to maintain their original citizenship.
  • Access to public services: Brazilian citizens enjoy comprehensive access to public services, including the public healthcare system (SUS), education, and social security benefits.
  • Work and residency freedom: There are no conditions for work permits or residency renewals, granting permanent legal status and freedom to work anywhere in Brazil.
  • Cultural integration: Full citizenship promotes better integration into Brazilian society and eliminates potential social or legal barriers faced by non-citizens.
  • Family benefits: Family members may benefit from facilitated residency or naturalization eligibility.
  • Global opportunities: As a member of MERCOSUR, Brazilian citizens have the right to reside in other member countries, such as Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.

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