Naturalização ordinária
Lei de Migração 13.445/2017, art. 65
Foreign nationals with civil capacity who have lived in Brazil for at least 4 years with residence for an indefinite period, can communicate in Portuguese and have no criminal conviction (or are rehabilitated) can apply for ordinary naturalisation. The period drops to 1 year for people with a Brazilian child or spouse or partner and for people from Portuguese-speaking countries, and to 2 years for stateless persons and people of relevant service or talent. Applications are made online through the Naturalizar-se platform on gov.br. The Ministry of Justice describes the service as free.
Life in Brazil
Money
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Currency
Brazilian Real
BRL
Brazilian Real
Cost of living
46
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
7.5–27.5%
Income tax (national)
From 2026 a monthly reduction makes taxable income up to BRL 5,000/month effectively exempt (phased out up to BRL 7,350); 27.5% applies above BRL 4,664.68/month on the base table.
Living
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Happiness
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Who it’s for
Adult foreign residents of Brazil with indefinite residence, including people with Brazilian family ties and nationals of Portuguese-speaking countries.
Eligibility
Civil capacity
You must have civil capacity under Brazilian law (Law 13.445 art. 65(I)).
Residence: 4 years
You need at least 4 years of residence for an indefinite period, counted up to the date of application.
4 years
Required residence
- Shorter periods apply in some cases
Official wording
At least 4 years of residence for an indefinite period, counted from when indefinite residence began to the date of application (art. 65(II); Ministry of Justice).
Reduced to 1 yearBrazilian child or spouse/partner; Portuguese-speaking country nationals
You need 1 year of residence if you have a Brazilian child, a Brazilian spouse or partner, or come from a Portuguese-speaking country.
1 year
Required residence
- Child can be Brazilian by birth or naturalisation
- Spouse or partner must not be separated when naturalisation is granted
- Applies to nationals of Portuguese-speaking countries
Official wording
1 year if you have a Brazilian child (born or naturalised), a Brazilian spouse or partner you are not separated from when naturalisation is granted, or you come from a Portuguese-speaking country (art. 66; Ministry of Justice).
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementReduced to 2 years
- Document checklistOnline application form (Naturalizar-se, gov.br)
- FeesNaturalisation application
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Official sources
- Lei 13.445/2017 (Lei de Migração), arts. 64-76, Planalto
- Ministério da Justiça: O que é Naturalização? (modalities, periods, free service)
- Ministério da Justiça: Lista de documentos de naturalização ordinária
- Ministério da Justiça: Perguntas frequentes, Naturalização
- Ministério da Justiça: Naturalizar-se
