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FAMILY REUNION

Bring your family together in Brazil.

Spouses, partners, parents and children of Brazilian citizens and residents can obtain residence through family reunion. We handle the proof of relationship, the paperwork and the filing.

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2–4
months, on average, from filing to residence card in hand.
✓
covers spouses, stable-union partners, parents and children.
Brazil
nationwide filing support, based in João Pessoa (PB) and São Paulo (SP).
ELIGIBILITY

Who qualifies.

The relationship has to be provable, not just real — documentation is what the process actually turns on.

✓Spouses and stable-union (common-law) partners of a Brazilian citizen or resident, regardless of gender.
✓Parents of a Brazilian child, and minor or dependent children of a Brazilian citizen or resident.
✓Dependent parents or siblings of a Brazilian citizen or resident, in qualifying cases of economic dependence.
PAPERWORK

Main documents you'll need.

✓Passport and proof of a clean criminal record (from your country of residence, past 5 years).
✓Marriage certificate, registered stable-union declaration, or birth certificate proving the family bond.
✓Proof of the Brazilian relative's citizenship or residence status (RNM card or Brazilian ID/passport).
✓Proof of economic dependence, when the relationship is one of dependence rather than marriage/parentage.
✓Sworn translation and apostille of any foreign-issued document.
TIMELINE

Approximate timeline.

2–4 wks

Documents & proof of bond

Gathering civil-status documents and, if needed, formally registering a stable union.

60–90 days

Application & analysis

Filing with the Federal Police or 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.

✕Relying on an informal relationship without ever registering the stable union, leaving no formal proof of the bond.
✕Submitting foreign civil-status documents without sworn translation or apostille, causing avoidable rejections.
✕Letting a current visa or entry permission lapse while the family-reunion application is still pending.
✕Assuming a tourist visa allows working while the residence application is in analysis.
HOW WE HELP

What we do.

✓Confirm which family-reunion route fits your situation and what proof it requires.
✓Register a stable union when needed, and prepare every supporting document.
✓Coordinate sworn translation and apostille of foreign documents.
✓Prepare and file the complete application with the Federal Police or consulate.
✓Handle renewal, conversion to permanent residence, and any follow-up requests from authorities.
FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION

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