Brazilian Immigration Law

Immigration Lawyer in Brazil: Visas, Residence and Citizenship for Foreign Nationals.

A law firm specialized in Brazilian immigration law, based in João Pessoa (PB) and São Paulo (SP) and serving clients across all of Brazil. Full support with Brazilian visas, residence and naturalization — from the first filing to the final decision, grounded in Brazil's Immigration Law (Law No. 13,445/2017).

Law No. 13,445/2017

Every legal strategy is built on the Immigration Law and the regulatory resolutions of Brazil's National Immigration Council (CNIg).

PT · EN

Service in Portuguese and English, from the first filing to the final decision on your case.

Individuals · Companies

Support for individuals immigrating on their own as well as companies sponsoring foreign talent.

João Pessoa · São Paulo

Offices in João Pessoa (PB) and São Paulo (SP), with remote support for clients anywhere in Brazil.

The Immigration Journey

One journey, five stages.

Every stage of a foreign national's life in Brazil has its own legal requirements — from the entry visa to naturalization. See which stage applies to you.

01
VITEM I · II

Visitor

Tourism, business, transit and event visas for short-term stays in the country.

02
VITEM IV

Student

Temporary visa for study, research or exchange programs at recognized Brazilian institutions.

03
RN CNIg

Worker

Temporary work visas, intra-company transfers and activity-specific work authorizations.

04
CRNM

Resident

Residence authorization and issuance of the National Migration Registry Card (CRNM).

05
NATURALIZATION

Citizen

Ordinary, extraordinary or residence-based naturalization, under the Immigration Law.

How We Help

Guidance for every kind of client.

For You

One-on-one guidance on the right visa for your situation, with support through to the final decision.

Discuss my case

For Your Family

Family reunification, dependent status and regularization of spouses and children with the Federal Police and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Regularize my family

For Companies

Visa sponsorship, immigration compliance and relocation of foreign employees to Brazil.

Discuss my company
Practice Areas

Immigration law, from visa to administrative litigation.

AREA 01

Temporary Work Visas

Employment contracts, intra-company transfers and authorizations with the Ministry of Labor and Employment.

AREA 02

Investment-Based Residence

Residence authorization for individual investors and capital contributions to Brazilian companies.

AREA 03

Family Reunification

Visas and residence authorizations for spouses, partners, children and dependents.

AREA 04

Brazilian Naturalization

Ordinary, extraordinary and residence-based naturalization, with support through to the official publication of the decision.

AREA 05

Student and Researcher Visas

Immigration regularization for study, exchange and research programs at Brazilian institutions.

AREA 06

Corporate Immigration Compliance

Audits of foreign-hiring processes and alignment with Federal Police requirements.

Why Souza & Santos

One firm for your entire immigration journey.

Direct dialogue with the relevant authorities

Support before the Federal Police, the Ministry of Labor and Employment, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Strategy tailored to nationality and visa type

Every case accounts for bilateral agreements and the specific requirements of the client's country of origin.

Continuity from day one to naturalization

The same firm supports the client from the first visa through to citizenship, with no handoffs between phases.

Insights

Guidance on immigrating to Brazil.

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