Brazilian nationals who wish to immigrate to Portugal have to obtain a long-term visa or a Type D resident visa in order to legally live in Portugal.

The economic strength of Portuguese Brazil derived at first from sugar plantations in the north, established as early as the 1530s by one of the two successful donatários. But from the late 17th century onward, Brazil benefited at last from the mineral wealth which underpinned Spanish America.

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Brazilians do not need a visa to travel in the Schengen area for a period of up to 90 days, except to take a course with a certificate of completion or perform work with remuneration. In this case, you will need to apply for a visa.

For Brazilians, the European nation represents enticing tax benefits alongside social stability. A move to Portugal means a flat income-tax rate of 20%, and (depending on their residency status and some other factors) also potentially a tax-free pension upon their retirement.

Portugal allows dual citizenship. Hence, Portuguese citizens holding or acquiring a foreign citizenship do not lose Portuguese citizenship. Similarly, those becoming Portuguese citizens do not have to renounce their foreign citizenship.

Portuguese Citizenship for Minors All children under the age of 18 (or disabled dependents) born to a naturalized Portuguese parent, have citizenship from birth. However, if the child was born before the parent obtained citizenship, the parents must provide documentation of their marriage and the child’s birth.

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The good news is that Portugal allows dual citizenship with most countries, so you won’t have to give up your original nationality. There are 5 main ways to become a Portuguese citizen: by descent, by marriage, by investment, by naturalisation or for being a Sephardi Jew.