Brazilian citizenship is a dream citizenship for most people, a great country with magical nature, growing economy, friendly people and strong passport.
If you are planning to apply for Brazilian citizenship or want ot travel to Brazil and become eligible for Brazilian citizenship you are in correct place, here we will explain all you need to know about Brazilian citizenship.
There are different eligibility criteria for Brazil citizenship, you may meet one or five and choose the best for you.
How can I get Brazilian citizenship?
You can get Brazilian citizenship by naturalization or marrying a Brazilian citizen or theiu birth of your child.
If you want to become a Brazilian by naturliz you need to live for a specific time in Brazil, learn the Portuguese language and than apply for Brazilian citizenship.
You also can become Brazilian citizen by marrying a Brazilian national, anyone who get married with A Brazilian citizen become Brazilian national.
And you also can obtain Brazilian citizenship through birth of your child. If your child born in Brazil than you will be become Brazilian national within 1 year.
Brazilian citizenship by naturalization
Naturalization is a simple way to get a citizenship or second country, this mean you should live in the country for enough time to learn the language of the country, engage in the society and become like a normal or natural member of that community.
So to get a Brazilian citizenship by naturalization a person should meet these requirements;
- Live minimum for 4 years in Brazil
- Don’t have any criminal history
- Be able to speak and write in Portuguese language
- Be at least 18 years old
- Proof of liveable income
- Proof of valid residence permit
- Valid Passport
Brazilian citizenship by Marriage
The constitution of Brazil allow foreigners who are married to a Brazilian national to apply for Brazil citizenship.
To be eligible for Brazilian citizenship through marriage you need to married since a year with your Brazilian partner.
After one year you can apply for Brazilian nationality, well if you are already in Brazil as soon as you married you can apply for permanent residency.
The Brazilian immigration authorities will grant you a permanent residency and you can live with legally in Brazil, you can enter and exit to Brazil anytime with the permanent residency mostly calls yellow card.
You will need a learn Portuguese language as well, at least you should be able to see your work and read from a paper.
After one year you can submit a file for Brazilian citizenship based on marriage. You need your documents such as:
- Passport
- Brazil visa
- Brazil permanent residency
- Language certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Application form
Brazilian citizenship by Birth
The government of Brazil accept birth right for citizenship, if your born in Brazil you become directly Brazilian citize. You just can take your identity card and passport immediately with your Birth certificate.
It don’t matter if you born to Brazilian father or mother or both of your parents are foreigners.
When a child born in Brazil, his/her parents also can apply for Brazilian citizenship, after the baby age 1 year parents can submit a file for citizenship.
Brazilian citizenship by investment
Brazil don’t have investment citizenship program, Brazil citizenship is not for sale. Bit instead there a residence by investment.
If you invest at least $100.000 in Brazil you can receive an investor visa and after arriving in Brazil you apply for residence you will get a permanent residency for 4 years after 4 years you can submit a file for citizenship.
You can do direct investment, you can purchase a land which is not cost less than $100.000. you can start a new business you can become a partner of another business.
You can work and live in Brazil with this investment, also your family members can apply for with you and they also can Brazilian residents.
How to apply for Brazilian citizenship?
If you are eligible and meet all the requirements you can submit a citizenship application online or you can go with lawyer an Apply directly through immigration services.
First you need to submit a citizenship request to the ministry of justice, now you will need to wait for first approval from the ministry.
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When the approval from ministry come now you can submit another request with all required documents to federal police. You should request an appointment and you will interviewed.
The Federal police will take your biometrics, all required documents in original, and than you will need to wait for a final approval.
All this process can take 12 to 15 months, if you are applying through an experience lawyer your work’s maybe gose better but usually Brazil bureaucracy take more time.
What are the benefits of Brazilian citizenship?
With becoming a Brazilian citizen you and your all family will be able to obtain Brazilian passports, you and your family members will be able to live and work in Brazil.
Education and health care is free in Brazil, you will be benefits from these services without any additional cost.
Brazil passport ones of the world’s strong passport, Brazil passport is 13th strong passport in the world, you can travel Visa free up to 164 countries.
Brazilian passport holders don’t need a visa for scnhgen countries and also can obtain an eVisa for Australia. Brazilian citizens also don’t require a visa for UK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brazil allow dual citizenship?
Yes, fortunately Brazil allow dual citizenship, you can hold your main citizenship ( birth citizenship) and also be as Brazilian citizen.
How much time Brazil citizenship application take?
It depends on the number of requests, mostly Brazilian citizenship application result within a year but sometimes it can take up to 15 months.
Is it easy to get Brazilian citizenship?
If you prepare well and meet the requirements it’s easy, a 4 years legal stay is required in Brazil. If you are marry to Brazilian or have child born in Brazil you just need to live 1 year in Brazil and apply for citizenship.
Can i buy Brazilian citizenship?
No, Brazilian citizenship is not for sale. There is not such program, you can open business in Brazil and get residence permit but not citizenship.
