Brazilian Citizenship & Passport by Childbirth

Yes, a child born in Brazil automatically gains Brazilian citizenship, regardless of the parents’ nationality, due to the principle of jus soli (right of the soil). This means foreign parents can also obtain residency in Brazil based on their child’s citizenship, often leading to permanent residency and eventually naturalization, according to Immi legal. The child can also hold dual citizenship, meaning they can retain their parents’ nationality alongside Brazilian citizenship, according to Immi legal.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:

Automatic Citizenship:
Any child born within Brazil's territory automatically becomes a Brazilian citizen at birth, regardless of their parents' nationality. 

Dual Citizenship:
Brazil permits dual or multiple citizenships, meaning the child can hold Brazilian citizenship and the nationality of their parents’ country.
Residency for Parents:
Foreign parents of a Brazilian child are eligible to apply for residency in Brazil based on family unity. This usually leads to permanent residency and can eventually be a pathway to naturalization

Visa-Free Travel.

Brazil also offers excellent visa-free travel for its citizens.
A Brazilian passport can therefore be a great asset for your child as they join you and your partner in your Nomad Capitalist lifestyle.

The Benefits of Brazilian Birthright Citizenship

Out of all of the countries that offer citizenship by birth, Brazil is – by far – the best option.

Most countries in the Americas offer citizenship by birth. However, some countries, namely the US, come with unseemly tax and regulatory burdens. Others, such as Costa Rica, are not as comfortable to give birth in.

Brazilian citizenship, on the other hand, does not come with the baggage of a US passport. And, thanks to its wealth of state-of-the-art medical facilities, it’s a very comfortable place for you or your partner to give birth.

Brazil is a popular destination for medical tourism thanks to the country’s low-cost, high-quality health care. So, giving birth there can be beneficial for Westerners looking to avoid the high costs of giving birth in their home country.

However, in addition to being cost-effective, giving birth in Brazil also gives your child all of the benefits of Brazilian citizenship. This includes the opportunity to live in a diverse society and a high-quality – yet drama-free – second passport.