Marriage or Stable-Union Residence

Marry or register a stable union, and build your life in Brazil.

Spouses and partners of Brazilian citizens or residents can obtain residence based on the marital or civil-union bond. We handle registering the union, proving the relationship, and the entire filing process.

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2–4

months, on average, from filing to residence card in hand.

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applies to same-sex or opposite-sex couples, married or in a stable union.

Brazil

nationwide filing support, based in João Pessoa (PB) and São Paulo (SP).

ELIGIBILITY

Who qualifies.

The relationship has to be proven with documents, not just declared — that is what the process actually evaluates.

✓Spouses of a Brazilian citizen or resident, with a civil marriage valid in Brazil or abroad (duly registered).

✓Partners in a stable union with a Brazilian citizen or resident, regardless of gender, with or without prior notarial registration.

✓Couples who met in Brazil or abroad — residence does not require the relationship to have started on Brazilian soil.

PAPERWORK

Main documents you'll need.

✓Passport and proof of a clean criminal record (from your country of residence, past 5 years).

✓Marriage certificate (translated and apostilled if issued abroad) or a notarized stable-union declaration.

✓Objective proof of the relationship: photos, messages, proof of shared address, joint accounts, witnesses.

✓Proof of the Brazilian partner's citizenship or residence status (Brazilian ID/passport or RNM card).

✓Sworn translation and apostille of any foreign-issued document.

TIMELINE

Approximate timeline.

2–3 wks

Registering the union & documents

Registering the stable union at a notary office, where applicable, and gathering proof of the relationship.

60–90 days

Application & analysis

Filing with the Federal Police or the Brazilian consulate — timing depends on current caseload.

30–45 days

Residence card

Issuance of your Carteira de Registro Nacional Migratório (RNM) after approval.

Total: roughly 2–4 months from filing to residence card in hand.

BUDGET

Government fees & likely additional costs.

Approximate figures — confirm current amounts with us before budgeting.

Residence application fee (per applicant) R$ 200–350

RNM (residence card) issuance fee (per applicant) R$ 200–300

Stable-union registration at a notary office, if needed R$ 300–800

Sworn translation & apostille (per document) R$ 150–400

Legal fees for the full application Quoted per engagement

Figures are approximate and change periodically by regulation — always confirm current fees with us before filing.

PITFALLS

Common mistakes we see.

✕Gathering too little proof of the relationship, relying only on the marriage certificate or stable-union declaration.

✕Submitting foreign civil-status documents without sworn translation or apostille.

✕Letting a visa or entry authorization expire while the application is still pending.

✕Assuming a tourist visa allows working while the residence application is under review.

HOW WE HELP

What we do.

✓Assess which path applies to your case — an existing civil marriage, a stable union to register, or a marriage to be performed in Brazil.

✓Organize proof of the relationship in the form immigration authorities expect to receive it.

✓Register the stable union at a notary office, when that is the chosen path.

✓Coordinate sworn translation and apostille of foreign documents.

✓Prepare and file the complete application, and handle renewal and conversion to permanent residence afterward.

FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION

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