Bring Your Spouse & Kids to Brazil: Residency Guide 2026

❝ 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

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✗ You must apply at the consulate before entering Brazil.

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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.