15 Years in Brazil — Still Not a Citizen?
15 Years in Brazil — Still Not a Citizen?
✗ Any 15 years in Brazil counts, even on a tourist visa.
What breaks the 15-year clock?
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✓ Your old CRNM cards and renewal receipts ✓ Passport entry/exit records or Federal Police certificate ✓ Utility bills, rental contracts, tax returns
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❝ After 15 years, you finally belong — with the same rights as any Brazilian-born citizen.
Ready to secure your future in Brazil? Let our experts guide your naturalization journey.