Brazil - Apply for Brazilian Naturalization

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Brazilian Naturalization, the applicant has to approach the Federal Police Brazil – link
2. The applicant has to visit the office with the request letter.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
11. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
12. Once the process is completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
13. The applicant has to visit the office to get the Naturalization Certificate.
14. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• Passport or identification document
• Proof of payment
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Federal Police Brazil
Federal Police Headquarters
Building - SAUS Block 6, lots 09/10, Brasília/DF - CEP: 70037900
Contact: (61) 2024.8142
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact link – link


Cartório De Registro Civil
Phone: (11) 5555-9372
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact link – link

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for Brazilian naturalization in Brazil, you must meet the following criteria:

• The applicant must be a foreign national.
• The applicant must have been residing in Brazil legally and continuously for at least four years.
• The applicant must be able to communicate in Portuguese.
• The applicant must have a good reputation and be of good moral character.
• The applicant must not have any criminal convictions.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15-20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Full name of the applicant
• Date of Birth
• Age
• Full name of the applicant's mother
• Full name of the applicant's father
• Nationality of the applicant's mother
• Nationality of the applicant's father
• Marital status
• Spouse's Name
• Nationality of spouse
• Contact details
• Fax
• Email
• Date of Marriage
• Place of marriage
• Phone number
• The current address of the applicant
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• Brazilian naturalization in Brazil is the process by which a foreign national becomes a Brazilian citizen. It is a legal process that is regulated by the Brazilian Constitution and the National Immigration Law.

Information which might help

• It's important to keep the Naturalization Certificate in a safe place and to make additional copies as needed. If the certificate is lost or damaged, it can be replaced by applying for a new certificate at the registry office where the original certificate was issued.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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