Brazil - Apply to Naturalize Yourself Brazilian Special Naturalization

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply to Naturalize Yourself Brazilian Special Naturalization, the applicant has to approach the Federal Police Brazil link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. The applicant has to attend an interview with the authorities to discuss the application and circumstances in more detail.
11. Receive notification of the decision regarding your application for special naturalization.
12. If the application is approved, take the oath of allegiance to become a Brazilian citizen.
13. This entire process can be completed in several weeks or months or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Original or certified copy of your birth certificate.
• Proof of residence
• Proof of payment
• Birth Certificate
• Criminal Record Certificate
• Proof of Means of Support
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Federal Police Brazil
Federal Police Headquarters
Building - SAUS Block 6, lots 09/10, Brasília/DF - CEP: 70037900
Contact: (61) 2024.8142
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact link – link

Eligibility

The eligibility requirements for special naturalization vary depending on the specific circumstances of the applicant. However, some of the general requirements for special naturalization include:

• Being married to a Brazilian citizen for at least 5 years.
• Being a member of the Brazilian diplomatic service or being employed in a diplomatic mission or consular post in Brazil for at least 10 years.
• Having rendered outstanding services to Brazil.
• Being a refugee or asylum seeker who has been granted permanent residency in Brazil.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed in several weeks or months or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address of the applicant
• Email ID
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Mailing address
• Nationality
• Declaration
• Criminal Record Certificate
• Proof of Means of Support
• Date
• Signature
• Fee receipt

Need for the Document

• Naturalization is called "special naturalization" allows certain foreign nationals to become Brazilian citizens under more lenient circumstances than the regular naturalization process.

Information which might help

Here are some of the benefits of becoming a Brazilian citizen through special naturalization:

• They will be able to live, work, and study in Brazil without any restrictions.
• They will be able to vote in Brazilian elections.
• They will be able to hold public office in Brazil.
• They will be able to travel with a Brazilian passport.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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