🇧🇷 Brazil citizenship · By birth
Brazilian citizenship by birth
Any child born on Brazilian territory automatically becomes a citizen, whatever the parents' citizenship. Parents can get citizenship after a year of living in the country on a residence permit.
Brazil is the largest country in South America, with a rich culture, free education and healthcare, and welcoming laws for foreigners who want a strong passport for their child and for themselves.
Legal basis for citizenship
Citizenship goes to any child born on Brazilian territory, whatever the parents' citizenship.
Citizenship for parents
Parents can get citizenship after 1 year of living in Brazil on a residence permit. The residence permit application can be filed right after the child is born as a citizen, and the citizenship application before the child reaches the age of majority.
The parents' status at the time of birth
For a child born in Brazil to get citizenship, the parents' legal status at the time of birth does not matter.
Citizenship for siblings and other relatives
Brothers and sisters of a child who is a Brazilian citizen do not get citizenship automatically. Like grandparents, they can get a residence permit through family reunification, and for citizenship they go through naturalization: 4 years of living in Brazil on a residence permit. That period can drop to 1 year if the applicant works officially, studies in the country or is married to a Brazilian citizen.
Russian citizens can enter Brazil without a visa for up to 90 days - enough time to come for the birth. On a free consultation we will check your situation and build a plan.
Benefits of a Brazilian passport
Access to Mercosur and Portugal
The right to live, work and study in Mercosur countries with no visas or extra permits. Under the agreements between Brazil and Portugal, Brazilian citizens can get a Portuguese residence permit and citizenship through a simplified procedure.
Freedom to travel
More than 170 countries without a visa, including the EU, the United Kingdom and Japan.
Dual citizenship
Brazil allows holding several citizenships.
Free education and healthcare
Brazilian citizens have access to free public schools, universities and hospitals.
How to get Brazilian citizenship by birth: step by step
Entering the country
Arriving in Brazil a few weeks before the expected due date. Russian citizens can enter without a visa for up to 90 days.
Giving birth in Brazil
Finding the right medical facility for the birth and preparing the necessary documents.
Registering the child's birth
After the child is born, you register them with the civil registry (Cartório de Registro Civil) and get a birth certificate.
Residence permit for parents
Parents can apply for a residence permit right after the child is born.
Citizenship for parents
After a year of living in the country on a residence permit, parents can apply for citizenship and get a Brazilian passport.
FAQ
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