Can I stay in Brazil if I get married?
Visa Status 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.
Do I need a visa to get married in Brazil?
Yes, you can get married on a tourist visa, as long as you bring the necessary documents with you.
Can a U.S. citizen get married in Brazil?
In Brazil, a civil process is required in order to legalize the marriage. U.S. citizens intending to marry in Brazil should visit the Civil Registry Office where they live to obtain a list of the documents required for the marriage to be legally registered.
How do I get a spouse visa for Brazil?
In order to apply for a permanent visa, foreign spouses of Brazilian citizens must present the following documents to this Consulate: • Original or certified copy of the marriage certificate. The marriage will be field in the Consulate’s records and the equivalent Brazilian marriage certificate will be issued.
What visa do I need to marry in Brazil?
Foreigners married to Brazilians, in Brazil or abroad, are entitled to request a permanent Brazilian visa. The Visa based on Marriage has no grace period. The couple can request this type of visa at any time after the official marriage.
How do I register my marriage in Brazil?
For the marriage of a Brazilian citizen in the United States to be valid in Brazil, it must be registered at the Consulate. After the registration, the marriage must be registered, again, at the 1st Civil Registry Office in the Brazilian city of your residence.
How do I register my marriage at the Brazilian embassy?
Required documents:
- Application for Miscellaneous Services with four passport size photographs each of prospective bride and bridegroom.
- Passport or Identity Document of both bride and bridegroom and a photocopy thereof.
- Copy of proof of address in Brazil.
Does Brazil have a fiance visa?
If you have been waiting for a Brazil K1 Visa (fiance visa), the US Embassy in Rio de Janeiro has resumed processing. Visa interviews for fiances of US Citizens are now being scheduled. Patience is still required, however, as it could take several months to clear out the backlog.
Can I apply for permanent residency in Brazil once married?
Those who marry a Brazilian citizen, or someone who has permanent residency in Brazil, are eligible to become permanent residents themselves. A marriage certificate and a declaration of the union is required.
How do I register a foreign marriage in Brazil?
Does Brazil recognize us divorce?
Divorce is a common legal proceeding, but completing the process becomes more complex when the marriage crosses international borders. If a couple marries in Brazil but subsequently divorces abroad, Brazilian law will not automatically recognize the divorce.