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Children of Brazilian citizens born in the U.S. are entitled to dual Brazilian citizenship, provided they complete certain administrative procedures with the Brazilian Government. The first step is to register the American birth certificate at the nearest Brazilian Consulate. Once registered, you will receive a Brazilian Consular Birth Certificate, which must then be sent to Brazil for formal transcription. Within a few days, your official Brazilian birth certificate will be issued. After...

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 explain the...

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 Consulate. You should...