Acquiring Brazilian Citizenship by Descent
Eligibility Criteria
- ✅ Individuals born abroad to a Brazilian parent are eligible for Brazilian citizenship by descent.
- ✅ The Brazilian parent must have been a Brazilian citizen at the time of the applicant's birth.
- ✅ Registration of the birth at a Brazilian consulate or in Brazil is required to confirm citizenship.
Required Documentation
- ✅ Applicant’s birth certificate, duly legalized or apostilled and translated into Portuguese if necessary.
- ✅ Brazilian parent's birth certificate or other proof of Brazilian citizenship.
- ✅ Proof of registration of the applicant's birth at a Brazilian consulate or civil registry in Brazil.
- ✅ Applicant’s valid identification document (e.g., passport).
Application Process
- 📍 Gather all required documents, ensuring they are properly legalized and translated.
- 📍 Submit the application for birth registration at the nearest Brazilian consulate or civil registry office in Brazil.
- 📍 Attend an interview if required for document verification.
- 📍 Await processing and approval by Brazilian authorities.
- 📍 Once approved, obtain the Brazilian birth certificate and apply for a Brazilian National Identity Card (RG) and passport.
Additional Considerations
- 📌 Brazil allows dual citizenship under specific conditions.
- 📌 Processing times may vary; consult the official Brazilian consulate or civil registry for current timelines.
- 📌 More details can be found on Brazil's official government website: Ministério das Relações Exteriores.
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