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You know what you are hiring
Before scheduling, this page explains the options, the price, what is included, and what is not.
Legal immigration consultation for foreigners in Brazil
Understand your immigration status before making a decision.
Residency, CRNM, regularization, unlimited stay, family reunification, work, investment, digital nomad visa, or naturalization: receive individual legal analysis on the available options for your case.
Consultations available in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French
13+years in Immigration Law
4languages for international service
Onlinevideo consultations, from Brazil or abroad
Evânia França and Clarissa Barroso, founding partners of BFA Direito Migratório.
Trust before you commit
Deciding without legal guidance has a cost. It just shows up later.
WhatsApp groups, expat forums, YouTube videos, and AI tools all have one thing in common: they answer with what applies in general, not what applies to your case. Your immigration history, your ties to Brazil, your documents, and your goals determine which paths are open — and which are closed. A poorly framed application can generate delays, rejections, or jeopardize a future naturalization. Individual legal analysis before acting is not an extra cost. It is what prevents irreversible mistakes.
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You speak with real lawyers
The consultation is conducted by BFA Direito Migratório professionals, with a focus on Brazilian immigration law and international cases.
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You receive guidance, not promises
The consultation does not sell automatic approval. It evaluates possibilities, risks, and next steps suited to your situation.
What can be analyzed
Consultation for important immigration decisions in Brazil.
The consultation serves both foreigners who already hold residency in Brazil and tourists or visitors who wish to stay longer and need to understand whether a viable immigration strategy exists.
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Residency and CRNM
Temporary residency, expired or expiring CRNM, renewal, replacement, and assessment of unlimited stay status.
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Tourist who wants to stay in Brazil
Analysis for those who entered as tourists, wish to remain beyond the permitted period, or need to evaluate an extension, residency, or another alternative.
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Family, work, and investment
Options through family reunification, professional ties, business activity, investment, study, income, or other legal grounds.
How it works after scheduling
Clarity to reduce uncertainty.
The consultation is not a loose or informal exchange. The service follows a clear process so you know exactly what happens before, during, and after the meeting.
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Choose your option
You choose between Express, Essential, Consultation + Report, or Planning, depending on the depth you need.
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Confirmation from BFA
The team confirms your appointment and advises on any documents or information that can be submitted in advance.
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Video meeting
You speak with the legal team to explain your situation, questions, and goals in Brazil.
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Legal guidance
You receive direction on possibilities, risks, and next steps. With the report, the PDF arrives within 3 business days.
Why get a consultation
Not every case allows the application you have in mind.
Many people come to BFA believing they just need to renew a document, apply for permanent residency, or fill out a form. In practice, the strategy depends on the legal basis, deadlines, immigration history, and the person's goals in Brazil.
Avoid decisions based on generic information.
- Your case may require renewal, not conversion.
- An expired CRNM may require caution before any application.
- A tourist who wants to stay longer may need to consider residency, not just a stay extension.
- The legal basis chosen can affect work, family, travel, and future naturalization.
- Poorly framed applications can generate requirements, delays, or rejection.
International service
Consultation in the language where you understand your situation best.
Immigration matters involve deadlines, documents, risks, and important decisions. That is why BFA serves foreigners in multiple languages, reducing miscommunication and increasing the reliability of the guidance.
Português
English
Español
Français
Before you hire
Meet the team behind the consultation.
Meet the team that will guide your immigration decision. Consultations are held by video call, by appointment, in English, Portuguese, Spanish, or French.
Schedule my consultationTeam
Who will guide your immigration decision?
The consultation is conducted by professionals from BFA Direito Migratório, a law firm focused on Brazilian immigration, nationality, foreign residency, and immigration planning.
Clarissa Barroso
Founding Partner · OAB/MG 129.695
Lawyer with a law degree from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and a specialization in International Law from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. Guest lecturer in the postgraduate program in International Law Practice at PUC Minas (2025). 13 years of experience in immigration law.
Evânia França
Founding Partner · OAB/MG 144.892 · C.P. 64756L
French-Brazilian lawyer, admitted in Brazil and Portugal. Law degree from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), with a specialization from the Université de Lille. Master's degree and PhD candidate at UFMG.
Client reviews
What clients say about BFA.
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"My naturalization process was extremely fast. We started in September and it was concluded in November. I am immensely grateful to the team and, especially, to the lawyer Clarissa. She guided us with extreme professionalism, kindness, and attention in collecting all the necessary documents."Elham Ghaibi · Google
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"From start to finish, they provided me with a very good service, and managed to successfully argue my case. If I need their services in future I will definitely not hesitate to use them again."Philip Schalkwyk · Google
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"Dr. Clarissa and staff gave us top-notch guidance, service, and support. They were with us every step of the way. I highly recommend BFA Direito Migratório."John Marsh · Google
Consultation options
Choose the format that best fits your situation.
Consultations answer the questions you bring. Immigration Planning goes further: we look for the routes, compare the scenarios, and deliver a written strategy.
You are not paying for a promise of approval. You are hiring individual legal analysis to understand which paths exist in your case — and which ones are closed.
Essential Consultation
R$ 550
Online meeting · up to 60 minutes · verbal guidance
For those who want to speak with a specialized lawyer, clarify questions, and understand the possible routes for their immigration situation.
- One-to-one video meeting, up to 60 min
- Review of your situation and your questions
- Possible routes and points of attention
- Indication of next steps
Does not include a written record, filing, or administrative follow-up.
Schedule for R$ 550Consultation + Written Report
R$ 790
Online meeting · PDF report
For those who want to keep a written record of the advice and a clear outline of the next steps.
- Everything in the Essential Consultation
- PDF report of the advice given in the meeting, within 3 business days
- Summary of next steps and precautions
The report organizes the advice given in the meeting and does not replace Immigration Planning. Does not include filing or administrative follow-up.
Schedule for R$ 790Immigration Planning
R$ 3,000
up to 12 installments on a Brazilian credit card
Two meetings · in-depth research · written opinion
For those deciding on the move who want a tailored strategy, built on legal research and a comparison of scenarios.
- Two one-to-one video meetings
- In-depth legal research and routes you had not considered
- Scenario comparison: visas, residency, renewals, and naturalization
- Choice of city or region
- Written opinion with roadmap and timeline
- Tax issues that affect the strategy
Does not include tax planning, filings, or government fees.
I want Immigration PlanningStart with a consultation and move forward when you are ready
The fee paid for any consultation is deducted from Immigration Planning or any other BFA legal service hired within 15 days.
Scheduling and urgency
Meetings are usually scheduled within 3 days. If you need it sooner:
Priority, within 1 business day+50%
Outside business hours (before 9 am or after 6 pm, Brasília time)+50%
Same day, subject to availability+100%
Planning with faster delivery+30%
Complex case? Start with the Essential Consultation.
Extensive documentation, an irregular immigration status, or a previous refusal do not require the most complete format from the outset. In 60 minutes we assess your situation and tell you frankly whether the consultation is enough or whether Planning is worth it. If you continue with BFA within 15 days, the consultation fee is deducted. Nothing is lost. Immigration Planning can be paid in up to 12 installments on a Brazilian credit card.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions before hiring.
Does the consultation guarantee approval of my application?
No. The consultation provides legal analysis and strategic guidance, but does not guarantee approval or any specific outcome before Brazilian authorities.
I am in Brazil as a tourist. Is this consultation for me?
Yes. The consultation can assess whether requesting a stay extension, seeking residency, or considering another immigration path makes sense for your nationality, time in Brazil, and goals.
My CRNM is expired or about to expire. Can I hire this?
Yes. The consultation can analyze whether the case involves renewal, document replacement, regularization, deadline change, or another legal strategy.
Can I hire BFA to handle the application afterward?
Yes. If a viable path is identified and you wish to proceed, the firm can present a specific proposal for execution and case follow-up.
Which option should I choose?
Express for a single specific question; Essential to understand your routes; Consultation + Report if you want the advice in writing; Planning if you are deciding on the move and want a complete strategy.
What if I need an urgent appointment?
Meetings are usually scheduled within 3 days. Priority appointments within 1 business day or outside business hours (before 9 am or after 6 pm, Brasília time) carry a 50% surcharge; same-day appointments, subject to availability, carry 100%.
Is the consultation fee deducted if I hire BFA afterward?
Yes. The fee paid for any consultation is deducted from Immigration Planning or any other BFA legal service hired within 15 days.
Can the consultation be held in another language?
Yes. BFA serves clients in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French, subject to team availability.
Ready to understand your immigration situation?
Before renewing documents, trying to stay in Brazil, applying for residency, or submitting any request, get a legal analysis of your case.