Brazil applies the principle of jus soli: any child born in the country is a Brazilian citizen from the moment of birth. The Brazilian passport is one of the strongest in Latin America and allows visa-free entry to more than 170 countries. Parents are not required to have any status in the country - the fact that the child was born in Brazil is sufficient.
Childbirth in Brazil
CitizenshipPermanent residence for parentsTurnkey support
Childbirth and documents
What does a family receive when a child is born in Brazil?
The child's and parents' legal status depends on the country's laws and must be assessed separately. Birthright citizenship, permanent residence for both parents within one year. Turnkey support in Rio de Janeiro and Florianopolis. Clinics with JCI accreditation, team in Brazil for more than 15 years.
ProblemChildbirth and documents
CheckChild status
SeparatelyParents' route
What to check before deciding
- Check the legal status of the child at the place of birth.
- Separately determine the route of documents for parents and older children.
- Agree on the medical plan, birth registration and paperwork deadlines.
Giving Birth in Brazil in the RULATAM strategy
Brazil is the fastest route to legalizing the entire family through the birth of a child. The child's birthright citizenship, permanent residence for parents immediately after birth and naturalization within a year - against the backdrop of world-class clinics in Rio de Janeiro or, if the client prefers, Florianópolis.
Hospital Copa D'Or, Barra D'Or and Quinta D'Or are among the first hospitals in Rio to receive the JCI gold standard and Qmentum / Accreditation Canada certificates. Premium maternity centers offer wards with an individual nurse station, expert teams of obstetricians and neonatologists, and a level of service comparable to top European centers.
Brazil is one of the most loyal countries in the world to parents of a citizen child. Immediately after the birth of a child, parents become eligible for permanent residence, and after a year of permanent residence they can apply for naturalization. This is the shortest legal path to citizenship for the entire family in the region.
Rio de Janeiro is our flagship route: Copa D'Or, Barra D'Or and Quinta D'Or clinics with JCI accreditation, a team with a 15-year presence in the city and a developed infrastructure for expats. Florianópolis is for those who appreciate a resort climate, a calm rhythm and the atmosphere of a small European city on the Atlantic coast. There are also private clinics with a high level of service. We’ll discuss your specific needs and select a city to suit your needs.
Brazil: route options
Key characteristics - from choosing a clinic to completing paperwork.
Base
Rio de Janeiro
Gated communities for families and expats
Clinics
Rede D’Or
Copa D'Or, Barra D'Or, Quinta D'Or - JCI standard
Team
15+ years in Rio
Support and translation in Russian
Arrival
32–34 weeks
Recommended period of entry into the country
Total time
2–3 months
From arrival to departure with documents
Parents
Permanent residence immediately
Right to residence immediately after the birth of a child
Currency
Real (BRL)
Pricing RULATAM are fixed in USD
Alternative
Florianopolis
Resort climate, private clinics, calm pace of life
Services included in every support package
Before arrival
- Remote preparation and support
- Video conference with a doctor
- Consultations on choosing a hospital
- Housing consultations
Upon arrival
- Meeting at the airport
- Welcome gift set
- Transfer to your residence address
- Welcome meeting
Childbirth
- Assistance and translation during childbirth
- Assistance and translation after childbirth
- Assistance at discharge
- Resolving issues in the maternity hospital
Medicine
- Unlimited support in medical institutions at the initiative of doctors in emergency situations
- Managers with specialized education or many years of experience
Documents
- Assistance in preparing documents for the child (Brazilian and parents’ country, if possible)
- Consultations on collecting documents before arrival
Life
- Assistance upon request
- Help with exchanging money
- Personal manager to resolve questions regarding childbirth and documents for the child
Fees for childbirth support in Brazil
Choose what you need - just childbirth or legalization of the whole family at once
Promo
Basic tariff: 20 in-person support sessions, childbirth and the child's documents
3 200 USD
usually 4,500 USD
- Assistance and translation during childbirth and upon discharge
- Up to 8 personal meetings according to an individual plan
- Meeting at the airport and transfer to accommodation
- Video conference with a doctor before arrival
- Registration of birth certificate and the child's documents
- Personal manager
Optimal choice
Business
Extended tariff: more meetings, manager for everyday life and housing selection
4 500 USD
usually 6,100 USD
- Everything from the “Promo” tariff
- Up to 15 personal meetings on medical and household issues
- Household Affairs Manager
- Housing selection manager
- Help with car rental and money exchange
First class
Unlimited support with a doctor and for all questions
on request
- Everything from the Business tariff
- Unlimited support from a doctor
- Personal support 24/7 for the entire period
- Individual program of preparation for childbirth
- Priority communication with the team
Promo + residence permit
Basic tariff: 20 support services, childbirth, child’s documents and residence permit
5 200 USD
usually 6,500 USD
- Assistance and translation during childbirth and upon discharge
- Up to 8 personal meetings according to an individual plan
- Meeting at the airport and transfer to accommodation
- Video conference with a doctor before arrival
- Registration of birth certificate and the child's documents
- Personal manager
- Obtaining a residence permit for both parents
- Consultation on collecting documents for a residence permit
Optimal choice
Business + residence permit
Extended tariff: more meetings, manager for everyday life and housing selection, residence permit
6 500 USD
usually 8,100 USD
- Everything from the “Promo” tariff
- Up to 15 personal meetings on medical and household issues
- Household Affairs Manager
- Housing selection manager
- Help with car rental and money exchange
- Obtaining a residence permit for both parents
- Consultation on collecting documents for a residence permit
First class + residence permit
Unlimited support from a doctor and on all questions, residence permit
on request
- Everything from the Business tariff
- Unlimited support from a doctor
- Personal support 24/7 for the entire period
- Individual program of preparation for childbirth
- Priority communication with the team
- Obtaining a residence permit for both parents
- Consultation on collecting documents for a residence permit
Full route
Business + residence permit and citizenship
Childbirth, residence permit and support until obtaining Brazilian citizenship
9 500 USD
usually 12,000 USD
- Everything from the Business tariff
- Registration of a residence permit for both parents
- Naturalization support after a year of residence
- Preparation and submission of documents for citizenship
- Control of all stages until the final result
First class + residence permit and citizenship
Unlimited support with a full route to citizenship
on request
- Everything from the First Class fare
- Registration of a residence permit for both parents
- Full support for naturalization: documents, submission, control
- Priority support for the entire period of legalization
The cost of medical services (clinic, childbirth, tests) is paid separately and depends on the chosen clinic and type of birth. Government fees are separate.
How does our support process work?
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01
First consultation
Study the information and order a consultation on our website
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02
Tariff selection
Our specialists will help you choose the right tariff for you.
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03
Making an advance payment
You make an advance payment and book our services
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04
Preparation of documents
We help you collect the package of necessary documents
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05
Choosing housing
Our specialists will help you find accommodation before your arrival
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06
Arrival and accommodation
We will meet you at the airport, take you home and help you organize your life
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07
Observation and delivery
Our specialists will accompany you on all medical issues
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08
Working with documents
After the birth, our team will help you prepare all the necessary documents
Giving Birth in Brazil: key figures
100%
Jus soli applies unconditionally: every child born in Brazil receives citizenship.
2
The child has citizenship from birth: Brazilian and parents’ citizenship - no need to renounce.
170+
Countries are open for visa-free entry with a child’s Brazilian passport.
90
Days of visa-free stay in Brazil for Russian citizens - no visa required for travel.
1
A year of permanent residence - and the parents of a Brazilian child can apply for citizenship.
15+
Our team has been living and working in Rio de Janeiro for years—we know the city and the system from the inside.
Panama, Brazil or Argentina: what's the difference?
All three countries apply jus soli. Brazil stands out as the fastest way to legalize parents. The choice depends on budget, logistics, language and additional goals.
| Parameter | 🇵🇦 Panama | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child's citizenship | Yes, jus soli | Yes, jus soli | Yes, jus soli |
| Currency of medicine | US dollar | Brazilian real | Argentine Peso |
| Language of pregnancy | Spanish (optional - Russian) | Portuguese | Spanish |
| Certified Doula | Included | Included | Included |
| Clinic level | International (JCI) | High (Sao Paulo, RJ) | High (Buenos Aires) |
| Russian-speaking environment | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Cost of living | 🪙🪙🪙🪙🪙 | 🪙🪙🪙🪙🪙 | 🪙🪙🪙🪙🪙 |
| Citizenship of parents | ~12 years through a child | From 1 year (naturalization) | From 2 years (residence permit → citizenship) |
The table reflects the general selection logic. Specific terms, costs and route depend on your situation. Seek advice to select the best option.
Why they trust us for childbirth in Brazil
RULATAM is an extension of RuArgentina®
In 2017, we launched the first birth support service of its kind in Argentina. Since then, hundreds of families have passed through us, and we have built up an expertise that random intermediaries do not have: we understand how the medicine of the region works, how the bureaucracy of documents works, and what is really important in the first hours after the birth of a child.
In Brazil, we found specialists with deep local experience: many team members have lived in Rio de Janeiro for more than 15 years, they know all the nuances of the local system and the intricacies of the city. Everyone has undergone our strict selection and corporate training. Our goal is for you to arrive with a clear plan and leave with your child’s documents and without any unpleasant surprises.
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RULATAM Customer Reviews
In immigration, non-anonymous reviews are especially valuable: behind each such text there is a person who publicly associates his real experience with a specific team, country and procedure.
Natalia Kozioł
★★★★★Communication with RuArgentina by email and WhatsApp was dependable, timely, and thorough. The support during medical appointments, childbirth, and day-to-day matters was excellent.
Read reviewVeronika Komyakova
★★★★★I would like to express my gratitude to the team for their support and professionalism during the most important event in our lives. From start to finish I felt in good hands.
Read reviewEugenia Gushchina
★★★★★I would like to thank the staff of RuArgentina for an excellent birth experience. Together we selected an obstetrician-gynecologist, and every visit to the doctor was comfortable and friendly.
Read reviewNatalia
★★★★★We had a consultation about citizenship, childbirth and relocation and were extremely pleased. The information was clear, useful and actionable.
Read reviewEugene Mulyukin
★★★★★The support was organized at a high level. They helped us navigate the situation and even advised us on a number of minor everyday issues. The clinic, doctors and medical service are also at the highest level.
Read review* Reviews collected within the RuArgentina and RULATAM ecosystem. Rating 4.8 based on reviews in Google Maps.
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Frequently asked questions about childbirth in Brazil
We collected answers to basic questions about childbirth in Brazil, the citizenship of the child and the legalization of parents
Yes. Brazil applies the principle of jus soli: any child born in the country is a Brazilian citizen from the moment of birth. No additional conditions are required for parents.
Russian citizens enter Brazil without a visa for up to 90 days with the possibility of extension. We recommend checking the current requirements before traveling, as the rules may change.
Parents of a Brazilian child receive the right to permanent residence (PR) immediately after birth. After a year of permanent residence, you can apply for naturalization. Residence permits for older brothers and sisters are issued under special conditions.
Rio is a world-class metropolis with the best clinics in the country (JCI-accredited Rede D’Or network), developed infrastructure and a cosmopolitan environment. Our team has lived in Rio for more than 15 years and knows all the ins and outs of the city - from choosing a clinic to safe areas to live.
The image of Rio as a dangerous city is a relic of past decades. After the 2016 Olympics, the city has changed significantly. Our clients live only in gated, guarded communities where families and expats live. Since 2023, there has not been a single incident among our clients.
The main advantage of Brazil is the speed of legalization of parents: permanent residence immediately after the birth of a child and naturalization within a year. In Argentina, the path to citizenship takes 2 years or more. At the same time, Argentina has the largest Russian-speaking environment in the region, and Brazil has clinics with international JCI accreditations. The choice depends on your priorities.
The answers provide general information. Specific conditions depend on your situation, nationality and stage of pregnancy. We recommend starting with a consultation.
Let's discuss childbirth in Brazil?
Brazil is not for everyone. We will help you figure out whether it is optimal for your situation, and if so, we will tell you what the entire route looks like: from entry to the child’s documents and the parents' permanent residence.
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