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Brazilian citizenship by birth

Brazilian citizenship by birth

Comfortable and safe childbirth in Brazil with second citizenship granted
  • Citizenship for the child
  • Citizenship for the parents

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Brief overview of the program

Brazil follows the principle of jus soli (right of the soil), under which any child born on the country’s territory automatically acquires citizenship regardless of the parents’ nationality. The mother and father gain the right to a simplified naturalization process — they can apply for citizenship after just one year of permanent residence. This makes childbirth in Brazil an attractive option for family immigration with fast access to a second citizenship.

Visa-free travel to 160+ countries, including:
Schengen area countries
The United Kingdom
Japan
Hong Kong

Advantages of Brazilian citizenship

  • Freedom to travel worldwide

    Visa-free access to more than 160 jurisdictions, including all Schengen area countries, the United Kingdom, Japan and Hong Kong. Simplified visa procedures for the United States, Canada and Australia.

  • Rights in Mercosur countries

    Unlimited right to live, work and run a business in Mercosur member states, including Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia, giving Brazilian citizens freedom to choose their place of residence and work.

  • Healthcare access

    Free medical care through the unified public healthcare system (SUS) allows Brazilian citizens to avoid extra expenses when receiving treatment in modern clinics.

  • Pathway to Portuguese citizenship

    Brazilian passport holders can apply for Portuguese citizenship through a simplified procedure — in some cases after just two years of residence in Portugal, compared to the standard five years.

  • Simplified US visa process

    Brazilian citizens can obtain a B1/B2 tourist visa to the United States for up to 10 years through a streamlined procedure.

  • Planned and comfortable childbirth

    All expectant mothers in Brazil receive a detailed birth plan agreed with their attending physician and the heads of the maternity and neonatology departments.

* MERCOSUR is the common market of South American countries, established under an economic and political agreement between Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Guyana and Suriname.

How to settle in upon arrival in Brazil

  • Useful contacts in Brazil
  • List of the most affordable hotels
  • Places for comfortable leisure activities
 How to settle in upon arrival in Brazil

Visa-free travel map

Brazilian citizenship significantly expands opportunities for international mobility. With a Brazilian passport, you can visit 165 countries and territories visa-free, including all Schengen area countries, the United Kingdom, Russia, China, Japan, Hong Kong, and jurisdictions in South America and the Caribbean. Brazilian citizens also benefit from simplified visa procedures for the United States, Canada, and Australia.

  • Mobility index 165
  • Visa-free travel 108
  • Visa on arrival 49
  • E-visa 8
  • Passport power ranking 11
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160+ countries with visa-free access with a Brazilian passport

The Americas

  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • Belize
  • Bolivia
  • Brazil
  • Venezuela
  • Guyana
  • Haiti
  • Guatemala
  • Honduras
  • Grenada
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic
  • Canada
  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • Cuba
  • Mexico
  • Nicaragua
  • Panama
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • El Salvador
  • St. Kitts and Nevis
  • St. Lucia
  • St. Vincent and the Grenadines
  • The USA
  • Suriname
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Uruguay
  • Chile
  • Ecuador
  • Jamaica

Asia

  • Armenia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bangladesh
  • Vietnam
  • Hong Kong
  • Georgia
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Kazakhstan
  • Cambodia
  • China
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Laos
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives
  • Mongolia
  • Nepal
  • Pakistan
  • Singapore
  • Tajikistan
  • Taiwan
  • Thailand
  • Timor-Leste
  • Uzbekistan
  • The Philippines
  • Sri Lanka
  • South Korea
  • Japan

Africa

  • Angola
  • Botswana
  • Burundi
  • Gabon
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Djibouti
  • Egypt
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
  • Cape Verde
  • Kenya
  • Comoros
  • DR Congo
  • Ivory Coast
  • Lesotho
  • Mauritania
  • Mauritius
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Morocco
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Nigeria
  • Rwanda
  • Seychelles
  • Tanzania
  • Togo
  • Tunisia
  • Uganda
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eswatini
  • Ethiopia
  • South Africa
  • South Sudan

Europe

  • Austria
  • Albania
  • Andorra
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Vatican City
  • The UK
  • Hungary
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Denmark
  • Ireland
  • Iceland
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Cyprus
  • Kosovo
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Liechtenstein
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Russian Federation
  • Romania
  • San Marino
  • North Macedonia
  • Serbia
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Ukraine
  • Finland
  • France
  • Croatia
  • Montenegro
  • Czech Republic
  • Switzerland
  • Sweden
  • Estonia

Oceania

  • Vanuatu
  • Kiribati
  • Marshall Islands
  • Micronesia
  • New Zealand
  • Palau
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Samoa
  • Solomon Islands
  • Tonga
  • Fiji

Middle East

  • Bahrain
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Iran
  • Qatar
  • Lebanon
  • The UAE
  • Oman
  • Palestinian Territories
  • Turkey

Obtain citizenship of a leading Latin American country with the possibility of status inheritance

  • Visa-free travel to 165 countries worldwide
  • Simplified visa application process for the USA
  • Fast citizenship processing for the whole family

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Who can obtain Brazilian citizenship

Provide your family with new opportunities through Brazilian citizenship

  • Child

    Automatically acquires citizenship by birthright on Brazilian territory

  • Parents

    Can apply for citizenship after 1 year of permanent residence in Brazil

iWorld service packages

Start

USD 3,100

  • Flight ticket selection and preparation for the flight
  • Preparation of necessary documents before the trip
  • Consultation on all questions and checklist creation
  • Provision of a real estate guide
  • Provision of a guide to Brazilian clinics
  • Provision of guides for comfortable integration into Brazilian society
  • Detailed city guide with useful information
  • CPF registration (equivalent to tax ID)
  • Registration of Brazilian mobile operator SIM cards
  • Provision of a list of useful and emergency contacts
  • Ultrasound appointment upon arrival in Florianopolis with interpreter support
  • Assistance adapting to new living conditions
  • Contract signing with a Brazilian clinic with interpreter support
  • Obtaining birth certificate with apostille and Registro Geral (internal ID) for the child
  • Residence permit processing for the parents
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Standard

USD 6,300

  • All options from the "Start" package
  • Search and rental of apartments in Brazil
  • Airport pickup and transfer to the place of residence upon arrival
  • Addition to the company’s client community chat for faster adaptation
  • Welcome basket with fruits and groceries
  • Opening a bank account and installing necessary smartphone apps
  • Accompaniment during supermarket visits for grocery shopping
  • Assistance with currency exchange at a favorable rate
  • Rental of a comfortable car
  • Selection of a supervising doctor and clinic for delivery with contract signing
  • Consultation on choosing an insurance company and plan
  • Doctor visits and delivery accompanied by a translator-doula
  • Transfer to the clinic and for document processing
  • Transfer from the clinic to the place of residence after discharge
  • Accompaniment for 3 postpartum pediatrician visits
  • Postpartum support for 2 months
  • Preparation of documents for the child to obtain the parents’ country citizenship and to issue a foreign passport at the consulate
  • Detailed consultation on passing the citizenship exam
  • Payment of government fees for necessary documents processing
  • 24/7 access to a personal coordinator
  • Emergency assistance for all family members
  • Search for an experienced nanny to care for the baby and/or older children
  • Assistance in obtaining CNH (Brazilian driver’s license) valid for 10 years
  • Assistance with moving out of rented apartments
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Comfort

USD 11,500

  • All options from the "Standard" package
  • Concierge service access
  • Personal driver on the island of Florianopolis for 3 months
  • Lunch at a traditional Brazilian restaurant to discuss adaptation matters
  • 10 hours of accompaniment to any meetings in Florianopolis
  • 3-hour guided tour of Florianopolis with an experienced guide
  • 3-month Portuguese language course
  • Massage course for the expectant mother
  • 3 photo sessions: for the expectant mother, with the newborn, and for the whole family
  • Meeting with a stem cell bank specialist and contract signing
  • Airport transfer in a premium car on the day of departure
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Citizenship

USD 2,000 Cost for two parents

USD 500 Cost for the eldest child

  • Assistance in collecting and preparing all necessary documents
  • Filing the naturalization (permanent residency) application
  • Monitoring progress at all stages
  • Consultations on passing the Portuguese language exam
  • Assistance with opening an Empresario Individual (sole proprietorship)
  • Submission of the citizenship application package
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iWorld service packages

Full support

Full support
Services of a personal coordinator and translator, qualified lawyers, and licensed attorneys at every step of the program.
Preparation for the flight and airport reception, as well as transfer to the place of residence and assistance with settling in.
Signing an agreement for medical services with one of the best clinics in Brazil accompanied by a lawyer.
Attentive and caring support for expectant mothers, professional assistance during delivery, and postpartum recovery under the supervision of an experienced doctor.
Professional legal assistance in obtaining citizenship for the baby, as well as residence permits and passports for family members.

During the preparation for your flight, upon arrival in Brazil, and after you give birth, a team of experienced specialists will provide necessary assistance and offer the following services:

  • Search, booking, and purchase of airline tickets
  • Apartment rental and assistance with move-in
  • Arrival reception and transfer to the place of residence
  • Assistance in selecting a Brazilian clinic
  • Contract signing with the clinic in the presence of a lawyer
  • Selection of a supervising doctor and organization of consultations
  • Rental of a comfortable car (upon request)
  • Personal driver for the duration of the contract (upon request)
  • Enrollment of older children in kindergartens and schools (upon request)
  • Regular cleaning of rented apartments (upon request)
  • Services of a Brazilian cuisine chef (upon request)
  • Detailed consultations and support at every stage
  • Organization of doctor visits and laboratory tests
  • Organization of various events, excursions, and leisure activities
  • Access to a personal concierge service
  • Contract signing and document processing in the presence of a lawyer

To make your stay in Brazil interesting and fulfilling, we offer a variety of activities led by our specialists.

  • Regular activities
  • Yoga classes
  • Aromatherapy diagnostics
  • Spanish language lessons
  • Events of your choice
  • Reboso massage training
  • Clay sculpting masterclass
  • Basic floristry lessons
  • Breastfeeding training
  • Singing
  • Drawing
  • Brunches and café outings
  • City bus tours
  • Mate tea masterclass
  • Culinary workshops
  • Participation in food festivals

Business support in Brazil

  • Real estate rental and purchase Assistance in searching for and acquiring commercial and residential real estate to develop your business. Help with obtaining purchase permits for foreigners and property title registration.
  • Banks and accounts Opening corporate and personal bank accounts in Brazilian banks. Assistance in obtaining bank guarantees and credit lines for business development.
  • Legal entities Registration and establishment of companies with various ownership structures. Obtaining tax identification numbers, licenses, and permits for conducting business activities in Brazil.

Comparison of Brazilian citizenship with other popular programs

Category
Brazil Brazil
Argentina Argentina
Chile Chile
The USA The USA
Canada Canada
Number of visa-free countries
165
160+
160+
160+
170
Global income tax
27,5%
35%
40%
37%
33%
Capital gains tax
15–22,5%
15%
10%
up to 37%
50%
Inheritance/gift tax
8%
7%
1–25%
up to 40%
50%
Available for whole family
yes
yes
yes
no
no
Years until citizenship
1 year
2 years
2 years
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iWorld partner clinics

  • Ilha Hospital
  • Santa Helena
Ilha Hospital

Ilha Hospital

A multidisciplinary clinic located on the island of Florianopolis. A team of over 300 qualified specialists provides high-quality services to patients from Brazil and around the world. The clinic offers care in anesthesiology, gynecology and obstetrics, plastic surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, pediatric surgery, and neonatology. Great emphasis is placed on humane childbirth, as well as the well-being of pregnant women and their families. Expectant mothers receive comprehensive medical care based on advanced methods. Women and babies are cared for by a team of qualified neonatologists, physiotherapists, nutritionists, speech therapists, and nurses. The facility has 24 rooms, including 7 luxury suites and 5 in the neonatal intensive care unit. Ilha Hospital sees its mission as providing quality medical services and strict adherence to ethical standards.
Santa Helena

Santa Helena

Santa Helena is a well-known multidisciplinary clinic that is part of one of the largest medical groups in Brazil and has been providing high-quality services for over 30 years. The clinic offers expert care in orthopedics, traumatology, neurology, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, as well as obstetrics and gynecology. It also features a neonatal intensive care unit. Santa Helena employs a strong team of specialists who provide quality medical care, including emergency services. Thanks to a well-organized workflow and modern equipment, the clinic attracts expectant mothers from around the world. Comfortable and safe deliveries at Clinica Santa Helena are ensured by experienced therapists, obstetricians, pediatricians, and nurses.

Citizenship application procedure

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Trust the iWorld specialists to take care of you and your baby in Brazil

  • Purchasing all necessary baby items
  • Guidance on preparing your hospital bag
  • Assistance with selecting housing for long-term stay
 Trust the iWorld specialists to take care of you and your baby in Brazil

iWorld specialist team

Our specialists have personally gone through the process of obtaining Brazilian citizenship through the birth program and are happy to share their experience with you. They know all the nuances and will help organize everything so that you feel confident, comfortable, and at ease in Brazil.

Elena Ostapushchenko
Elena Ostapushchenko Program coordinator
Nearly 20 years of living in Florianopolis and personal motherhood experience in Brazil make Elena an invaluable mentor for expectant parents. She knows everything about life in the country and supports you at every stage, turning your journey into a predictable and comfortable process.

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