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Does previous residency count when applying for citizenship?

Mike Reyes

I, with my family, have lived, studied, and worked in Brazil from 2013 to 2018 years with RNEs which have now been expired for 6 years. If I immigrate back to Brazil does that time count when applying for citizenship?

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GuestPoster376

I don't believe so.

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09/28/24    I, with my family, have lived, studied, and worked in Brazil from 2013 to 2018 years with RNEs which have now been expired for 6 years. If I immigrate back to Brazil does that time count when applying for citizenship?   

    -@Mike Reyes


Welcome, Mike!  No, the continuous residency requirement must be met for the specified period immediately prior to petitioning for naturalization:


https://www.gov.br/mj/pt-br/assuntos/se … uralizacao