👶 Guide to Giving Birth in Brazil

Why is being born in Brazil significant?

A baby born in Brazil automatically receives Brazilian citizenship by birthright (jus soli), which brings important advantages for the family, including the possibility for parents to obtain residency by having a Brazilian child. See the detailed explanation of each step below.

📚 Guide contents

🤰 Pregnancy follow-up in Brazil 🏥 Public and private hospitals 💰 Cost of giving birth 👶 Birth registration 📄 Newborn documents 📘 Baby's passport 🪪 Parents' residency via Brazilian child ❓ Frequently asked questions about birth

🔢 The basic steps summarized

• Pregnancy follow-up at a health unit or hospital
• Delivery at the hospital (public via SUS or private)
• Issuing the Declaration of Live Birth (DNV) at the hospital
• Registering the newborn at the notary office and issuing the birth certificate
• Newborn documents: CPF and passport
• Parents' residency request via Brazilian child, if applicable