Birth & Relocation to Brazil without stress & queues
Florianópolis is Brazil's safest state capital. We take care of clinics, translations, Federal Police bookings, and housing, so you can focus on what matters most.
Jus Soli Citizenship
Realistic Time to Parent Passport
Free Public Option
Why FloripaGuru, not a 10,000 USD maternity agency or blind DIY?
Comparison of three approaches to organizing birth in Brazil
| Criterion | ★FloripaGuru Concierge | Blind DIY | Maternity Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total service cost | ✓990 – 4,900 USD (fair & transparent) | 0 USD (you handle everything) | 8,000 – 15,000 USD |
| Hospital & clinic fees | ✓Paid directly to the clinic at official rates (or 0 USD via SUS) | Self-arranged, language barrier risk | With 100–200% markup on top of clinic prices |
| Sworn translator at birth | ✓Dedicated translator at standard government rates | Find your own, risk of no-show | Included with agency markup |
| Cartório civil registry (Certidão + CPF) | ✓Express: birth certificate + CPF issued within 2 hours | Navigate Portuguese bureaucracy alone | Included, but often slow |
| Parent permanent residency (Reunião Familiar) | ✓Fully included — dossier preparation to CRNM card | Very high error risk, possible rejection | Rarely included, add-on at extra cost |
| Apartment without Brazilian guarantor (fiador) | ✓Direct network, no commissions (Full Care package) | Extremely difficult as a foreigner | Offered with commission on top |
Week-by-Week Roadmap
Planning & Document Audit
Apostille verification for birth certificates and marriage certificates, clinic selection (SUS vs private), and Fit to Fly certificate preparation.
Flight to Brazil
Optimal departure window. We arrange airport pickup, SIM card, Pix wallet setup, and apartment move-in without a Brazilian guarantor (fiador).
Medical Preparation
Contract with the obstetrician, hospital pre-registration, preparing the birth plan and hospital go-bag. Translator on 24/7 standby.
Birth & Cartório Registry
Translator present during labor. Express civil registry at Cartório: Brazilian Certidão de Nascimento and newborn CPF in 2 hours.
Brazilian Passport
We book the Federal Police appointment, prepare the full dossier and escort you for the baby's passport issuance in Florianópolis.
Parent Residency (CRNM)
Filing of the complete Reunião Familiar dossier for permanent residency. No additional cost — included in the Legal package.
Our Transparency Principles
Clinic fees go directly to the clinic
Hospital bills are paid directly to Santa Helena, Baía Sul, or the SUS cashier — with zero FloripaGuru markup.
Sworn translations at government rates
JUCESC-accredited translators charge official state rates — exactly what you would pay if you found them yourself.
Government fees via official GRU slips
Federal Police and Cartório fees are paid via official government invoices (DAF/GRU) — traceable, no cash.
Apartment without commission
In the Full Care package we negotiate leases directly with landlords. No rental agency commissions passed onto you.
Choose Your Maternity Package
Transparent pricing with zero hidden intermediary markups. Direct coordination with accredited Brazilian hospitals, cartórios, and migration lawyers.
Strategy & Document Audit
Ideal for parents planning their journey who need a verified roadmap, clinic comparison, and a complete pre-departure document audit before booking flights.
- ✓Pre-departure audit of parents’ birth certificates, marriage certificates & police clearances (Hague Apostille verification)
- ✓Personal consultation via Google Meet or Telegram (60 min)
- ✓Clinic selection & cost comparison: public SUS vs. private maternity hospitals in Florianópolis
- ✓Fit to Fly airline rules & customs/border entry preparation
- ✓Step-by-step Cartório civil registry and Federal Police roadmap with direct local contacts
Citizenship & Residency
Complete legal processing of Brazilian citizenship for your baby and permanent residency (CRNM) for parents. Zero bureaucracy, fast-track filing, and no agency markups.
- ✓Pre-flight document audit & apostille verification
- ✓Express Cartório support: newborn Brazilian Birth Certificate (Certidão) & CPF issued within 2 hours
- ✓Priority appointment booking & filing for baby’s Brazilian Passport (Passaporte Brasileiro) at Polícia Federal
- ✓Home country citizenship registration support via consulate
- ✓Complete dossier preparation & submission for Parents Permanent Residency (Reunião Familiar / CRNM)
- ✓In-person accompaniment at Cartório and Polícia Federal until residency protocols are issued
Comfort & Full Birth Care
Medical support must be provided by a certified doula, and documents by a specialized lawyer. Our package is a modular system where each step is handled by a narrow specialist. We take care of IT infrastructure, logistics, renting without a fiador, and 24/7 coordination of the entire team while the doula is with you at the hospital.
- ✓Everything included in the 990 USD Citizenship & Residency package
- ✓Verified long-term / mid-term apartment booking without Brazilian guarantor (fiador)
- ✓Hercílio Luz Airport (FLN) greeting, private transfer, Brazilian SIM card, and Pix setup
- ✓Doctor & clinic matching (private hospital Santa Helena / Baía Sul or public SUS Carmela Dutra)
- ✓In-person medical translator accompaniment on doctor appointments & ultrasound scans (up to 5 visits)
- ✓Dedicated translator/coordinator present at the hospital during labor and delivery (24/7 on-call)
- ✓Postpartum hospital discharge assistance & first pediatrician checkup visit
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have Questions About Giving Birth in Brazil?
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