Brazil: Citizenship

BRAZIL: CITIZENSHIP BY NATURALIZATION

LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Constitution of Brazil, 1988

CONDITIONS

1. Have resided in Brazil for at least four (4) years;
2. The period of four (4) years can be reduced to one (1) year, if you have a Brazilian child or spouse, or if you have a Brazilian parent.

You may ask for Brazilian citizenship after:

1. Two (2) years, if you are recommended by your professional, scientific or artistic capacity;
2. Three (3) years, if you own a property or funds in Brazil.

APPLICATION PACKAGE

1. Completed application forms;
2. Recent photo ID;
3. Passport and identity card (copies of all identification pages);
4. Birth certificate;
5. Marriage certificate, (if applicable);
6. Police certificate;
7. Documents confirming of sufficient financial resources or the exercise of a profession (i.e. scientific, artistic…);
8. Proof of residence in Brazil (i.e. permanent resident registry in Brazil);
9. Proof of knowledge of Portuguese language;
10. Certificate of health.

PROCESS

1. We will provide you with a consultation regarding the immigration process and the steps to undertake in order to obtain Brazilian citizenship;
2. You will have to prepare and legalize all the required documents;
3. We have a team of sworn translators who will be translating all the documentation into Portuguese;
4. We will prepare your application and submit it to the Brazilian authorities (Divisão of Nacionalidade e Naturalização do Ministério da Justiça);
5. In a case of a favorable decision, you will obtain a certificate of nationality, which must be included in your application for obtaining a Brazilian passport.

FAMILY MEMBERS

Children (under the age of 16 years old) are included in the process and application to obtain a Brazilian citizenship.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. The legal act of naturalization is an exclusive jurisdiction of Poder Executivo.
2. A child of foreign parents born on the territory of Brazil has the right to request Brazilian nationality and passport.

Notes: Parents should not be in service at their country of origin.

OUR SERVICES IN BRAZIL

1. Residence permit in Brazil for investors;
2. Residence permit in Brazil for retired or wealthy individual;
3. Set up a company, business and financial plans;
4. Assistance in: bank account, medical insurance, registration of children in school, exchange of driver license, etc.;
5. Legal service in corporate, banking, immigration and administration law;
6. Rent or purchase a property;
7. Application for citizenship of Brazil.

If you request more information, do not hesitate to contact us.

Inimex Inc. (International Immigration Experts)