Naturalization and registering for Military service- anyone done this?

Hey Steve

Congrats

1.  The process is the same as any Brazilian up to the age of 45 (I could be wrong)
2.  No specific intake date however the sooner the better as after a specific amount of time you do start getting a fine
3.  Once you go and register, you would need to go and get your voters card made

Regards

Stanza

Great news, congratulations Stevefunk!

I am still waiting on the results of my process since October 2017.  No update when I check the process online (no visit or language test yet)..   Are those the only things to think about after sucessful completion?

Hi AfroPrince

In Floripa the home visit usually happens about 60 to 70 days after the submission of your naturalization application.

In the past they used to give the language test at the Policia Federal itself on the day of application submission or they would schedule it to take place 2 weeks after your initial visit to the Policia Federal for your naturalization application, of course this was all before they made CELPE-Bras mandatory, now based on the new process people need to pass the CELPE-Bras before they can apply for naturalization

Regards

Stanza

I tried to ask at the PF about the Celp-Bras because I handed all my docs in after the new law came in but before the stipulation that the CELPE-Bras was required.  So I'm not sure if they'll turn around and tell me that I'll need it in the end.  I may try and contact them and ask.

Thanks Stan

Overall in my opinion since your documents were submitted before the CELPE Bras stipulation came into effect, you shouldn't have anything to worry about

OK thanks very much - Apologies for the digression on this post.  Hope Steve manages to resolve getting the military stuff taken care of!

Hi folks,

I have gone through the process of naturalization in Salvador.

Be prepared for submitting tons of documents, and of course they need to be translated in Portuguese and translated by certified translators.

I applied in September 2017 at the Federal Police Office in the Salvador's airport. Had to go back at least five times because somehow their requirements kept changing. In the end a marriage certificate which I had to get translated was no longer required.... no idea why that changed. Maybe because I am in a same-sex relationship??? At the last appointment photo were taken as well as fingerprints and I was given a Process code. You should be able to go and check on the internet on the progress of your file using this number. The process duration is in theory 6 months.

I kept checking every once in a while and nothing was happening. Then in February 2018 I received a phone call to present myself for an interview and language test. That lasted about a couple of hours. I was then told to keep checking on the internet for the progress and the results. In June 2018, I received a letter asking for more information (most of which I already had submitted, including three security certificates from various Brazilian authorithies) and proof of residency (hydro bills, phone bills, condo bills, bank accounts, etc... for the last 5 years. All was submitted on line and I also sent by registered mail to Brasilia just to make sure that nothing would be claimed as ''not received''.

I wrote to the naturalization unit several times. They claimed that the process number did not exist in their system... infuriating procedure. Then checking again on their computerised system all of a sudden their were two process in my name... the original one and one coming from the documents I had sent in June.

The way I found out that all was done, finally in mid-August, 11 months after applying, was to do a google search with my name. It brought me to the ''Official Diary of the Union'' where my processd was mentioned and my naturalization accepted. So now I have to get to the Federal location where my card will be issued... still have to find out where that is in Salvador. As I have moved to Feira de Santana, I went to the Department of Justice here, and was told that I have to go back where the process was initiated.

So, my advice is be patient, very patient... and be prepared to submit multitude of documents and to get the ''go around'' treatment. As for the language test... mine was rather simple and was conducted by one person and was not the ''official'' new requirement.