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One-year naturalisation path for Portuguese-speaking CPLP nationals confirmed

In force Citizenship

The accelerated naturalisation path for nationals of Portuguese-speaking countries (Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa, CPLP) — 1 year of continuous legal residence vs 4 years for non-Lusophones — continues to operate. Material for Portuguese, Angolan, Mozambican, Cape Verdean, and East Timorese nationals considering Brazilian citizenship.

Who it affects

Portuguese-language-country nationals (Portugal, Cape Verde, Angola, Mozambique, etc.).

Sources

Primary: Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública — Migrações ↗

Verified 2026-04-19 · methodology · report a correction