Brazilian Passport for Nigerian Investors: R$ 500k Route

How to secure your path to citizenship in 2026.

Por Lucas Ribeiro Cavalcante — OAB/CE 44.673

Many believe you can simply buy a passport. In Brazil, citizenship is a multi-stage journey. You must first establish legal residency before earning your passport.

R$ 500k

Minimum investment required in a Brazilian business to secure the VITEM IX investor visa.

✘ Mito

Direct passport purchase

✓ Verdade

Residency through R$ 500k investment leading to naturalization

Under Migration Law 13.445/2017, your investment must generate jobs or local development. This grants you residency, setting the foundation for your future passport.

Invest R$ 500,000

Live in Brazil for 4 Years

Apply for Naturalization

Brazil’s immigration framework is designed to welcome global business owners who contribute to the nation.

Ready to expand your business and secure a strong second passport? Let’s map your route.

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