The right to dual citizenship is recognized by the Brazilian Federal Constitution of 1988 under the terms of article 12. In the past, countless Italian and Portuguese citizens immigrated to Brazil meaning that their descendants, born on Brazilian soil, have the right to seek recognition of dual citizenship. With our partner lawyers in Italy, the Amina Welten Guerra law firm provides all services to obtain this right by blood (jus sanguinis) or by marriage.. We work with specialized professionals throughout the process, from the search for documentation to the filing of the request, whether through administrative means at the consulates or directly in Italy, as well as judicially in Italian courts. Italian dual citizenship through marriage is also done by the firm. It is a derived route of obtaining citizenship, unlike jus sanguinis which guarantees the right by birth. Therefore, obtaining dual citizenship through marriage is called naturalization. Our firm provides all the assistance needed for the preparation of documents and the beginning of the procedures, as well as all services related to passport issuance, AIRE and civil status updates, among others. As a reminder to those seeking to apply for the Italian citizenship by marriage, in accordance with the 2018 Italian legislation, all applicants must have a B2 Italian language level.
PORTUGUESE NATIONALITY: We offer legal support in Portuguese nationality processes by attribution — aimed at children and grandchildren of Portuguese nationals — and by acquisition — applicable to foreigners who meet the requirements such as marriage, stable union, or residence in Portugal. VISAS: We provide guidance and handle visa procedures for work, aimed at those who have a job offer in Portuguese territory, and investment visas such as the Golden Visa, which allows residency through financial contributions.. CIVIL REGISTRATION TRANSCRIPTION: We offer full assistance in transcribing birth, marriage, and death records issued abroad, ensuring their validity before the Portuguese legal system. TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (NIF): We assist in obtaining the Portuguese Tax Identification Number (NIF), a mandatory document for performing civil and commercial acts in Portugal, both for residents and non-residents. RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN JUDGMENTS: We handle the review and confirmation of foreign judgments before the Portuguese Courts of Appeal, enabling the enforcement of legal decisions related to divorce, child custody, financial obligations, among others. LEGAL ACTIONS AGAINST AIMA and IRP: We represent clients in legal actions challenging decisions of the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) and the Institute of Registries and Notary (IRP), ensuring the protection of the rights of immigrants and nationality applicants. The Amina Welten Guerra Law Office offers full legal services for those seeking dual nationality, as well as consultancy and assistance in visa procedures for relocation to Portugal and support with legal processes and procedures involving Portugal.
Immigration to Brazil in accordance to the Migration Law number 13445/2017 and decree number 9199/2017 brings a series of visas and residence permits that may be requested by international migrants. Our office provides advisory services for issuing visas (especially temporary visas), as well as assisting in matters related to the migratory regularization of foreigners on national territory, both with requests for residence permits of different types (family reunion, real estate investment, study, work, among others) and appeals against administrative fines for staying beyond the legal term in Brazil. We also provide legal support for the process of acquiring Brazilian citizenship and matters regarding international family law.
International Private Law deals with issues where there are multi-connected elements. That is, whenever there is connection of international elements that involve the private sphere of the individual or legal entity. Thus, among the services provided, we offer advice and consultancy in: • International divorce and international marriage; • International adoption; • International child abduction; • International Child Custody; • Recognition of foreign judgment; • International inventory; • International contracts; • Opening companies in Europe/USA/Canada.
Amina holds a Doctor and Master cum laude in International Law. Former Professor of International Law at the Federal University of Minas Gerais. Advisor to the Brazilian Society of International Law. President of the Internacional Affairs Commission of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB/MG) and Secretary-General of the International Law Commission of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB/MG).
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