Brazil Brazil Citizenship by Marriage — Citizenship Program
🏆 OVERVIEW
Country
🇧🇷 Brazil
Program
Brazil Citizenship by Marriage
Local Name
Naturalização por Casamento
Type
Marriage Fast-Track
Status
Active
Residency Required
1 years
Processing Time
180-365 days
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Visa-Free Countries
168 destinations
Passport Rank
#15 (Henley Index)
Fast-track naturalization for foreign spouses of Brazilian citizens. Requires just 1 year of permanent residency while married to a Brazilian. Marriage must be officially registered under Brazilian law. Applicants must demonstrate basic Portuguese communication ability and have a clean criminal record. Also applies to those with Brazilian-born children.
💵 FEES & COSTS
📋 ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
Min Age
18+
Police Clearance
Required
Medical Exam
Not required
Interview
Required
Language
Conversational Portuguese
Oath
Required
🏠 RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
Residency Required
1 years
Residency Type
Permanent
Continuous
Must be unbroken
Max Absence
90 days
Cohabitation
Must live with spouse
🛂 PASSPORT & MOBILITY
Passport Rank
#15 (Henley Index)
Visa-Free Access
168 countries
Passport Validity
10 years
EU Citizenship
No
Schengen Access
No
📍 PHYSICAL PRESENCE
Must Visit Country
Yes
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
Online
Apply from Abroad
Must apply in-country
Application Type
Open
Official Website
www.gov.br
Legal Basis
Constituição Federal Art. 12, § 1º; Lei de Migração (Law 13.445/2017) Art. 68
📌 NOTES & CAVEATS
Marriage must be registered with Brazilian civil registry. If married abroad, must be legalized or registered with a Brazilian consulate. Also applies to those with Brazilian children (1 year residency). Processing typically 6-12 months, faster than standard naturalization.
🔗 ALSO IN BRAZIL
- Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) (digital nomad visa)
- Retirement Visa (retirement)