Bring Your Spouse & Kids to Brazil: Residency Guide 2026
Two pathways, one goal: family unity. We cut through confusion.
Por Lucas Ribeiro Cavalcante — OAB/CE 44.673
Bring Your Spouse & Kids to Brazil: Residency Guide 2026
Two pathways, one goal: family unity. We cut through confusion.
Por Lucas Ribeiro Cavalcante — OAB/CE 44.673
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Brazilian migration law is built on the principle of family unity — Law 13,445/2017 guarantees it.
You have two real pathways to bring your family: apply at a consulate abroad (VITEM XI) or apply directly for residency from within Brazil after legal entry. Both lead to the same national immigration card (CRNM), but...
Gather CRNM, income proof, responsibility declaration
Relative gathers apostilled birth/marriage certificate
Schedule consular interview, pay US$100–200 fee
30–60
Average days for consulate to process VITEM XI visa before travel
✘ Mito
You must apply at the consulate before entering Brazil.
✓ Verdade
You can also apply for residency from within Brazil after legal entry.
Dica
If you're a Brazilian citizen sponsoring a foreign spouse, there's a simplified route with fewer documents. Check the special procedure before starting.
The moment they receive the CRNM, your family is officially reunited in Brazil — with the right to live, work, and build a future together. That's the power of getting the process right.
Don't risk months of separation or costly mistakes. Secure your family's future in Brazil today.