What are the requirements for obtaining citizenship?

● Be registered as a Brazilian permanent resident
● Proof of uninterrupted residence in Brazil for at least four years prior to applying. Keep in mind that trips abroad do not count as interruptions.
● Ability to read and write elementary Portuguese.
● You must be able to provide for yourself and your family. This condition can be fulfilled in several different ways: 1. You receive a salary or pension in the country
2. You are a student and are under 25 years ofage
3. You can provide proof that a relative provides you with enough income to match legal requisites ● You must be able to pass a background check for criminal conduct
● You must not be owing any taxes in the country 
● You must have a proof of righteous conduct
● All candidates are required to produce a ‘Certificate of Good Health’ except for those who have lived in the country for more than two years.