🇧🇷 Brazil · Naturalisation
Naturalização Ordinária (Ordinary Naturalization — 4 years residence) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–None |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €27 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 48 months. Citizenship possible after 4 years.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.gov.br/mj/pt-br/assuntos/seus-direitos/migracoes/naturalizacao/o-que-e-naturalizacao/naturalizacao-ordinaria.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“"Certidão de antecedentes criminais emitida pela Justiça Federal dos locais onde residiu nos últimos quatro anos. | Obrigatório."”
“Capacidade Civil (official MJ subpage): 'Em linhas gerais o solicitante de naturalização precisa ter mais de 18 anos, art. 5º do Código Civil, para solicitar naturalização ordinária e poder exprimir a sua vontade.'”
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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.