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Registration at the Consulate or in Brazil? Find out the best option for your Marriage Abroad
Every Brazilian citizen who gets married abroad is required to register the marriage in Brazil. The law does not establish a specific deadline; however, without registration, the individual may face difficulties renewing a passport, updating their CPF, or even receiving inheritances or purchasing property in Brazil. Currently, the registration can be done either at the Brazilian Consulate closest to your residence or directly in Brazil through a remote process. Below, we expl
Mar 213 min read


I am American and the son of a Brazilian: can I have dual citizenship?
If you were born in the USA and one of your parents is Brazilian, you can apply for Brazilian citizenship without renouncing your American citizenship, thus having the right to dual citizenship. However, the way you can claim your right varies according to certain rules and procedures, both at Brazilian Consulates and in Brazil. Birth Certificate You can register directly in Brazil or at a Brazilian Consulate. In most cases, it is recommended that you register at the Consulat
Mar 181 min read


How to update your Brazilian documents after changing your name due to U.S. Citizenship
The official document proving you have acquired U.S. citizenship through naturalization is the Certificate of Naturalization, issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This is a federal administrative act conducted by USCIS, an agency under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, rather than a court-ordered name change. If your name or surname was changed as part of the formal naturalization process and is explicitly stated on your Certificate of Naturali
Feb 112 min read
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