Get Your Brazil Dual Citizenship – Learn How to Apply
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Eligibility Overview
- By Birth: Anyone born in Brazil is automatically a citizen, except children of foreign diplomats.
- By Descent : Children born abroad to a Brazilian parent are eligible for citizenship if registered at a Brazilian consulate or return to reside in Brazil as minors.
- By Marriage : Foreign spouses of Brazilian citizens may apply for naturalization after 1 year of marriage and residence in Brazil.
- By Naturalization: Foreign nationals can apply after 4 years of residence, reduced to 1 year if married to a Brazilian or if they have Brazilian children.
- Dual Citizenship Allowed: Brazil permits dual citizenship. Citizens acquiring a second nationality are not required to renounce their Brazilian citizenship.
Step-by-Step Process
- Choose your path: descent, marriage, or naturalization.
- Submit your application to the Ministry of Justice or a Brazilian consulate.
- Provide required documents including proof of ancestry, marriage, or residency.
- Complete an interview and background check as needed.
- Take an oath of allegiance and receive your naturalization or registration certificate.
Benefits of Brazilian Citizenship
- Visa-free travel to over 170 countries
- Full rights to live, work, vote, and own property in Brazil
- Eligible for MERCOSUR residency benefits in neighboring countries
- Dual citizenship protected under Brazilian law
Frequently asked questions.
Does Brazil allow dual citizenship?
Yes. Brazil allows dual citizenship and does not require you to renounce your other nationality when becoming Brazilian.
Can I apply for Brazilian citizenship through my parents?
Yes. Children born abroad to Brazilian parents can acquire citizenship by descent, either by registration at a consulate or by moving to Brazil as minors.
Can I get Brazilian citizenship by marrying a Brazilian?
Yes. Foreign spouses may apply after 1 year of marriage and legal residence in Brazil. If you have a Brazilian child, the process is also simplified.
How long do I need to live in Brazil for naturalization?
Normally 4 years, but reduced to 1 year for spouses or parents of Brazilian children. Portuguese citizens benefit from simplified rules under a bilateral agreement.
Do I have to pay taxes in Brazil as a dual citizen?
If you are a resident in Brazil, you are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed only on income from Brazilian sources.
Is same-sex marriage recognized for citizenship applications?
Yes. Same-sex marriage has been fully legal in Brazil since 2013. Same-sex spouses are eligible for the same naturalization and family rights as opposite-sex couples.