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São Paulo and Brazil
Long-standing ancestry, Portuguese-speaking
| Procedure | Remotely | Observed cost | Checked on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanese citizenship by descent for Brazilians (cidadania libanesa): who qualifies and how | Partly | Free at the consulate for births and marriages (excluding legalisation, copies and postage) | 23.10.2026 |
| BDL Circular 166 in 2026: who qualifies and how much you can withdraw | Partly | Free (excluding any charges by the bank receiving a transfer abroad) | 23.10.2026 |
| BDL Circular 158 in 2026: who can withdraw how much | Partly | Free (excluding any power of attorney) | 23.10.2026 |
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