What happens if I marry a Brazilian?

At the very moment that you marry a Brazilian (or have a Brazilian child), you gain permanent status. You don’t need to gain citizenship. As long as you never committed a crime, you can live in Brazil as long as you want.

How do I marry a Brazilian citizen?

For a foreigner to marry in Brazil, he/she must submit their birth certificate and the marital status statement. Both documents also need to be registered and authenticated by the Brazilian Consulate in the applicant’s country of origin.

Can I stay in Brazil if I get married?

BRAZILIAN CITIZENSHIP BY MARRIAGE. Once you file the documents with your Brazilian consulate, you will receive a Certificate of Marriage Registration. (Also note, you’ll need to bring all the paperwork from your overseas marriage to Brazil.) From there, you can get a permanent resident visa.

Can tourists marry in Brazil?

Can I get married in Brazil on a tourist visa? Yes, you can get married on a tourist visa, as long as you bring the necessary documents with you.

What happens if I marry a Brazilian in Brazil?

A foreigner marrying a Brazilian national does not automatically gain citizenship. Following the marriage ceremony, the foreigner is entitled to start the process that will lead to the issue of a Permanent Resident visa.

Can I marry a Brazilian on a tourist visa?

Is it easy to get married in Brazil?

The marriage process in Brazil can be complicated and time consuming. All individuals, regardless of nationality, who desire to be married in Brazil must comply with Brazilian law. There are no provisions for American Diplomatic or Consular Officers to perform marriages in Brazil.

Can I live in Brazil if I marry a Brazilian?

In almost all cases you will need to officially apply for a permanent residency in Brazil at a Federal Police station. After one year of marriage to a Brazilian national, and filing all of your citizenship by marriage paperwork — plus your permanent residency — it will be possible to apply for naturalization.

Does Brazil recognize us marriage?

Marriages performed in the United States are valid in Brazil. They just need to be registered – first, with the Brazilian Consulate, and then, with a notary office. The notary office will require a copy of your marriage certificate, registered in Brazil, to confirm your marital property regime.