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Naturalização especial — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-09 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Work experience5+ years
Age range18–65

Costs

Application / consular fee€0

Duration & renewal

Citizenship possible after 10 years.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.gov.br/pt-br/servicos/naturalizar-se-brasileiro-naturalizacao-especial.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Years to citizenship

“Imigrante que seja ou tenha sido empregado em missão diplomática ou em repartição consular do Brasil por mais de 10 (dez) anos ininterruptos (special naturalisation route requiring 10 uninterrupted years of employment in a Brazilian diplomatic mission/consular office; the spouse sub-route requires 5+ years of union)”

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.

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