The 4-Year Secret to Your Passport
Unlock Brazilian citizenship with this guide.
The 4-Year Secret to Your Passport
Unlock Brazilian citizenship with this guide.
Living in Brazil for 4 years with permanent residency? You might be eligible for Ordinary Naturalization right now.
4 Years
The minimum time of permanent residency required to apply for citizenship.
Watch out: Time spent on temporary visas, like Digital Nomad or Student visas, does NOT count toward the 4-year goal.
You must prove you can speak Portuguese. A Federal Police interview will test your ability to handle daily life in Brazil.
Dica
Keep it clean! Any criminal conviction, in Brazil or abroad, can lead to an immediate denial of your application.
Can I reduce the 4-year wait?
Yes! Marriage to a Brazilian or having a Brazilian child can cut the requirement to just 1 year.
You must show 'means of subsistence'. Prove you can support yourself through work, business, or investments in Brazil.
Ready to trade your visa for a Brazilian passport? Let’s secure your future today.