👶 Residency via Brazilian Child

Strong legal protection

Brazil's higher courts (including the Supreme Federal Court) have repeatedly confirmed: a foreign father or mother of a Brazilian child has the right to residency even if they entered irregularly, based on the principle of protecting family unity (Article 30 of the Migration Law + the Child and Adolescent Statute).

The essential requirement: proving the real relationship

It doesn't matter whether you're married to the Brazilian parent or separated, and it doesn't matter whether the child lives with you daily or remotely — what matters is proving a real relationship and involvement in the child's life (material or emotional), even from a distance.

Accepted evidence to prove the real relationship:

• Messages, photos, videos showing ongoing contact
• Proof of child support payments (if any)
• Custody ruling or care agreement, if one exists

Required documents

• Birth certificate of the Brazilian child
• Passport
• Criminal record certificate from your country and from Brazil
• Proof of the real relationship with the child (see list above)
• Additional documents depending on the case (custody ruling, support agreement)

Duration of residency granted

Usually a temporary residency is granted for 2 years initially, converting to permanent residency afterward, as long as the relationship with the child continues.

We help you with

• Assessing your situation and gathering proof of the real relationship correctly
• Preparing all required documents and certificates
• Filing the request with the Federal Police and following up until a decision is reached