Marrying a Brazilian, have a Brazilian child, or want to live and work remotely from Brazil? I handle family reunion visas, digital nomad visas, and the family or property matters that often come with them — fully remote, in English.
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Established under Brazil's Migration Law (Law No. 13.445/2017) and Interministerial Ordinance No. 12/2018. Marrying a Brazilian is a common misconception people have: it does not automatically resolve your immigration status — a separate application is required.
Legally married spouses or partners in a recognized stable union (regardless of gender), and children of a Brazilian citizen or of a foreign resident with a valid residence permit, may apply based on that family tie.
Parents of a Brazilian or resident child may apply. Stepchildren and siblings may also qualify — generally if under 18, up to 24 if enrolled as a student, or at any age with proven economic dependency.
Ascendants and descendants up to the second degree (grandparents, grandchildren) of a Brazilian or resident, as well as legal guardians or custodians of a Brazilian citizen, may also qualify.
The process has two stages: application through the Brazilian consulate abroad, then registration with the Federal Police in Brazil to receive your CRNM (national migration registry card). Your residency remains conditional on the family tie that justified it — if that tie ends, your status may be reviewed.
Once approved, you must register with the Federal Police within 90 days of arrival to receive your CRNM. Having a Brazilian spouse or partner (and not being separated), or a Brazilian child, may also reduce the residency required for ordinary naturalization from 4 years to 1 year (Migration Law, art. 66).
For remote professionals with income from outside Brazil. Established under CNIg Normative Resolution No. 45/2021. Residency is initially granted for up to 1 year and may be renewed for the same period.
You must show a stable monthly income of at least US$1,500 from a foreign source, or bank funds of at least US$18,000.
A signed declaration of your ability to work remotely, a foreign employment or service contract, valid health insurance covering Brazil, and a clean criminal record.
The visa does not permit paid work for Brazilian companies or clients — your income must come from a foreign-based employer or client base throughout your stay.
Spending more than 183 days in Brazil within a 12-month period can trigger Brazilian tax residency, which changes how your foreign income is treated. This is worth planning ahead of time.
We review your situation — family tie, income source, or both — and I confirm the right visa category and application route for you.
I give you the exact list for your case, including apostille and sworn translation requirements where applicable.
I prepare and file your application, either through the Brazilian consulate in your country or directly with the Federal Police if you're already in Brazil.
I guide you through Federal Police registration and CRNM issuance, and stay available for renewal or next-step questions (naturalization, property, family matters).
"I'm not just an immigration lawyer — I'm living this myself. I'm a Brazilian attorney who moved to Ireland and built a fully remote practice serving Brazil, serving clients in Brazil and abroad from where I am now. I understand the distance because I live it too."
No obligation. Takes less than 2 minutes.
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Initial video consultation, directly with the attorney who will handle your case. No red tape to get started.
Message me on WhatsAppResponse within 24 business hours · prefer email? carpanelliadv@gmail.com