Naturalization As A Brazilian Citizen
Foreigners may apply for Brazilian citizenship if they meet the following criteria:
- permanent residence in Brazil
- 4 (four) years of uninterrupted residence in Brazil
- ability to speak and write Portuguese
- sufficient personal or family resources to support themselves
The residence requirement may be reduced in certain circumstances:
- only one year's residence is required for those who have a Brazilian spouse, parent, or child
- for nationals of Portuguese-speaking countries, one year's residence is required
- those with "professional, scientific, or artistic ability" may apply after two years
- persons of higher net worth may apply for Brazilian citizenship after three years
- relevant services to the country
Read more about this topic: Brazilian Nationality Law
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