Immigration lawyers guide clients through the process of becoming naturalized citizens, ensuring they meet all eligibility criteria.

Brazilian Ordinary Naturalization is the voluntary process through which individuals acquire Brazilian nationality, contingent upon meeting specific legal requirements. 

Eligible candidates must be permanent residents, reside in Brazil for a minimum of four years*, demonstrate proficiency in Portuguese, and have no criminal convictions exceeding one year.

During the naturalization process, applicants must provide evidence of: 

⦁ Legal capacity under Brazilian law
⦁ Residence in the national territory for at least four years*
⦁ Ability to communicate in Portuguese, considering individual circumstances.
⦁ Absence of criminal convictions or proof of rehabilitation, as per existing laws
Actual residence proof is crucial, and mere ownership of goods in the country is insufficient to fulfill residency requirements.
Minimum residency can be reduced to one year if the applicant:
I. Has a Brazilian-born or naturalized child (excluding provisional naturalization) II. Has a Brazilian spouse or partner and is not legally or factually separated during the naturalization process.
Minimum residency can be reduced to two years if the applicant:
⦁ Renders or can render essential services to the country.
⦁ II. Is recommended for professional, scientific, or artistic capacity.
For immigrants from Portuguese-speaking countries require:
⦁ Residence in the country for one uninterrupted year
⦁ Demonstration of moral integrity.

Additional Notes:

⦁ Brazilian sons/daughters must be Brazilian-born or naturalized, excluding provisional naturalization.
⦁ Actual residence proof is mandatory; ownership of goods is insufficient for residency requirements.
⦁ The Federal Police Officer advises a proportional approach when counting absences during the application process:
⦁ Minimum residence of 1 year: Maximum total absence of 3 months
⦁ Minimum residence of 2 years: Maximum total absence of 6 months
⦁ Minimum residence of 4 years: Maximum absence of 1 year combined.”