Brazilian Naturalization

From resident to Brazilian citizen.

After a period of residence in Brazil, foreign nationals can apply for naturalization and obtain Brazilian citizenship — with the full civil and political rights it carries. We assess your eligibility and handle the entire process.

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years of residence, as a rule — reduced to 1 year in specific situations.

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allows dual citizenship — Brazil does not require giving up your original nationality.

8–18

months, on average, from filing to the naturalization decree.

ELIGIBILITY

Who qualifies.

The residence period required varies by situation — some cases carry reduced requirements.

✓Residents with at least 4 years of continuous residence in Brazil, legal capacity, and no criminal conviction.

✓Spouses of a Brazilian citizen and people with a Brazilian child or grandchild, with a reduced 1-year residence requirement.

✓Residents who have rendered relevant service to Brazil, or who have recognized professional, scientific or artistic ability, also qualify for a reduced timeline.

PAPERWORK

Main documents you'll need.

✓A valid Carteira de Registro Nacional Migratório (RNM), proving the length of residence.

✓Criminal record certificates from Brazil and any country where you have lived in recent years.

✓Proof of your own means of livelihood (income, employment or economic ties in Brazil).

✓A Portuguese-language proficiency certificate (for cases where it is required).

✓Documents proving a reduced-timeline route, when applicable (marriage certificate, Brazilian child's birth certificate, etc.).

TIMELINE

Approximate timeline.

2–4 wks

Eligibility review

Reviewing your residence history and confirming which naturalization route applies.

6–12 months

Application & analysis

Filing with the Federal Police / Ministry of Justice — timing depends on current caseload.

1–3 months

Decree & ceremony

Publication of the naturalization decree and the certificate delivery ceremony.

Total: roughly 8–18 months from filing to the naturalization decree.

BUDGET

Government fees & likely additional costs.

Approximate figures — confirm current amounts with us before budgeting.

Naturalization application fee R$ 500–900

Portuguese proficiency certificate, when required R$ 200–400

Criminal record certificates (Brazil and abroad) R$ 100–300

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 amounts with us before filing.

PITFALLS

Common mistakes we see.

✕Filing before completing the minimum residence period required by the chosen route.

✕Letting the RNM card expire during the process, which can stall the application review.

✕Failing to gather criminal record certificates from every country lived in during recent years.

✕Assuming naturalization requires giving up your original citizenship — Brazil allows dual citizenship.

HOW WE HELP

What we do.

✓Assess which naturalization route applies to your case — ordinary, reduced-timeline, or special.

✓Organize the required criminal record certificates and proof of livelihood.

✓Prepare and file the complete application with the relevant authorities.

✓Track the progress of the case and respond to any requirements that arise.

✓Advise on the next steps after naturalization, including your Brazilian passport and voter registration.

FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION

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