philmoto85
American expat in Colombia
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Lives in MedellÃn, Antioquia
Registration: 28 February 2015
Visa after divorce by saurabhshah
Hello, So after visiting Brazil for 2 years frequently I have decided to get settled. [b]Situation[/b]: I am an Indian and I arrived in May 2017 and got married with Brazilian woman in July and got divorced this year in May 2020. My RNE is valid ...
The CRMN replaced the CIE. You don’t need anything else Read More
Links to posts of new permanent visas - already have CIE
I have a CIE with my brazilian husband but we've been living in the US. Can someone point me to links about the new permanent visas and the process to change then to the new visa type?? Thanks Read More
How long can we be out of brazil with CIE
I forgot. How long can we be out of Brazil before we risk losing our CIE?? 12 months? 18 months? I would come down for a little bit but Obviously is not possible because of COVID Thanks Read More
Visa for Algerian - asking for a friend
I'm just wondering if anyone knows how difficult it is for an Algerian to get a tourist visa for Brazil. He's young but in college. thanks Read More
Brazilian Nationality by waraich
Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...
Does the proof of residence have to be in my name or can it be in my spouses name? What are acceptable proofs. Is there a specific form the PF use? Thanks Read More
Permanent visa status - 2017 immigration law
OH WOW I totally missed the new law as I've been in the US with my husband for the last year. Does anyone have resources to learn about the new law. My CIE is valid until 2025. Does anyone know about what the new permanent status will look ... Read More
US Citizen marrying Brazilian national in Minas Gerais. by jameshash
I am looking to travel to Brazil before the end of this year (2017). I will be visiting my regional consulate located in Chicago, Illinois to obtain a tourist visa. I will be traveling to Barbacena, Minas Gerais to be with a long time boyfriend ( ...
If you get married the time you've been in Brazil (3 months) Etc is not going to be especially relevant if you get married in the US. Does he have a US visa? There's a good chance , if it's ok with his superiors, he could get a US visa ... Read More
US Citizen marrying Brazilian national in Minas Gerais. by jameshash
I am looking to travel to Brazil before the end of this year (2017). I will be visiting my regional consulate located in Chicago, Illinois to obtain a tourist visa. I will be traveling to Barbacena, Minas Gerais to be with a long time boyfriend ( ...
Is your intent to get married? Is it possible for him to get a visa and come to the US for a few days ? Does he still need Approval from his superior? Why would the approval be difficult in Brazil? is he still closeted due to military work? I ... Read More
Changing and registering new address
Could it be a bill in my spouse's name? I think that was the requirement initially when I got my CIE Read More
Registering for Brazilian insurance
Where do I go to register to get Brazilian Health insurance and what do I need to do that? Thanks Read More
Changing and registering new address
I need to change my home address with the PF. Me and my spouse no longer have a place in Rio and are using a family address in Brasilia. How/where can I change my address with the PF? Do I need to change it in Brasilia or any PF location? ... Read More
Como Permanente visa stamp in new Passport
I will be needing to renew my US passport in the nearish future. I have my Permanency, CIE and stamp in my Passport 'como Permenante' when I renew my passport do I need to go back to the PF and have them stamp my new Passport? can that ... Read More
Do I have to stay in Brazil until my RNE is issued by saso22584
Hi all, I am applying for the RNE after my child birth, the protocola is valid for 180 days and could be extended yes but I need to go back to my home country as i still have pending issues there need to be settled. If the RNE takes time, can I use ...
Yes the Protoloco is a paper document that will have your photo on it (that you provided) and serves as a temporary CIE AND you will get the stamp in the passport 'como permanante' Read More
My tourist visa has been refused by Starm86
we received the following email from embassy. is that mean that i cannot request a tourist visa??!!!! --------- Unfortunately, it is our duty to inform you that your husband's visa application has been refused. During the background ...
Is unfortunate about not going on the vacation but as you already applied for the permanent visa. Even if you aren't going to live there you should apply for it. Read More
My tourist visa has been refused by Starm86
we received the following email from embassy. is that mean that i cannot request a tourist visa??!!!! --------- Unfortunately, it is our duty to inform you that your husband's visa application has been refused. During the background ...
Does your child have Brazilian documentation? You might want to look into getting your child Brazilian brazilian documents and and then apply for your permanency residency as parent to a Brazilian child. The vacation probably won't work as you ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
Yes. You neeed to get the offical stamp on the original marriage certificate. An official copy you will give to them. And have them make a marriage document which is a separate document they will give to you. Find out the fees and make sure when you ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
I'll try to send a better message later. I'm on my phone. Lol Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
Also please go back to original postings our dearly departed James compiled. They have most everything listed there. But feel free to keep asking clarifying questions. I did mine in Rio last year with the help of this forum. I had all my paperwork ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
You do the online application first. Print the copy. Make the appt online. Pay the fees first. When you go to the PF. Essentially you will hand them a packet with all your paperwork in order. Then you sit and wait. Once they verify everything is ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
The above has nothing to do with where you register the marriage. The RNE and CIE do not have different conditions depending on where the marriage was registered Read More
Please pray for James Woodward's son-1 year anniversary by Macae
On Friday, the 7th of April, I went to the the cemetery in Macae to say some prayers for my very good friend James Woodward. I also said some prayers for his son, who he loved only as a father could love a son. I took a picture of James box. I ...
How old is James's son now. It's just so heart breaking. Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
I live currently in Florida. I was born in Minneapolis Minnesota. Went to the Hennepin county website and saw how to order a copy of my birth certificate. I got this Original Certified Copy of my birth certificate. mailed to me. Then I had to send ... Read More
Coming into Brazil - CIE vs US Passport w/ Visa by philmoto85
I've sort of asked this before but I don't know if there's a "correct" way to enter the country. I have my US passport with my valid tourist visa and stamp "Registrado(a) como PERMAMANTE" and I have my CIE. Are ...
Is either better. Ie why would I get in the long line Brazilians returning have to get in? Read More
Coming into Brazil - CIE vs US Passport w/ Visa
I've sort of asked this before but I don't know if there's a "correct" way to enter the country. I have my US passport with my valid tourist visa and stamp "Registrado(a) como PERMAMANTE" and I have my CIE. Are ... Read More
Registering US marriage
https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=638753 If you scroll down you'll see some instructions. You need to take an Original license to the appropriate consulate depending on where the marriage was performed. You will need to get the ... Read More
Azul Airlines
I've flown Azul a lot. They're pretty good. You will have to clear customs in Veracopos. They just changed to a new terminal there so you should be able to cross over to the domestic side after you clear customs pretty easily going through ... Read More
Two CIE questions
I have my CIE but I'm a little confused to which line I should be in when I come to customs. Do I still go to the Foreigner's line or should I now be getting in the Brazilian's line?? Also some one has said to me that I will need to ... Read More
Confused about marriage in Brazil and US /Permanent residency by Elleyese
Hello Everyone!! [i]I hope everyone is doing well adjusting to Brazil and keeping up with everything that is happening to the country[/i] :unsure I am looking trying to understand the steps I need to take to get [b]Permanent Residency in ...
You and your spouse will need to go to the US. You need to go to the consulate that is in charge of the area where you got your Marriage license. i.e. yo got married in Minneapolis so you have to go to the one in Chicago. Get a certified copy of ... Read More
Confused about marriage in Brazil and US /Permanent residency by Elleyese
Hello Everyone!! [i]I hope everyone is doing well adjusting to Brazil and keeping up with everything that is happening to the country[/i] :unsure I am looking trying to understand the steps I need to take to get [b]Permanent Residency in ...
CraigF were you applying for residency at the NYC consulate? If you are applying for residency in the US they might require a FBI check for residency (in Brazil you can just submit an affidavit of no criminal history) But you don't need the ... Read More
i want to marry my Brazilian girlfriend in Brazil. by Vida97654
Hello I'm from India, I want to marry my Brazilian girlfriend in Brazil. what documents I'll need take from India to Brazil for marriage? can I marry her when I visit Brazil on tourist visa? and if I marry her can i stay there even after my ...
If your girlfriend can visit India. I agree It's probably much easier to get married In India, go to the Brazilian consulate near you. Get them to certify you marriage certificate AND register it. They will certify the original and register it ... Read More
Brazil Rousseff: Impeachment process opens against president by spanishpete
Will they get her Brazil Rousseff: Impeachment process opens against president from the BBC http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-34990455
I like the intercept. Glenn Greenwald, who broke the Edward Snowdon leak is one of the principals there. He is definitely no the mainstream and as he lives in Rio has a closer perspective. He has done reporting on the site in English and Portuguese. ... Read More
Another James success story, bittersweet....
I've been waiting so long for this day. I finally went with all my paperwork, got an appointment time that worked for me and my spouse. I handed it over to the Federal Police and left 2 hours later with my SINCRE in hand and CIE on the way. ... Read More
Confused about marriage in Brazil and US /Permanent residency by Elleyese
Hello Everyone!! [i]I hope everyone is doing well adjusting to Brazil and keeping up with everything that is happening to the country[/i] :unsure I am looking trying to understand the steps I need to take to get [b]Permanent Residency in ...
Check out the two pinned articles at the top of the Brazil forum section. They were compiled by are dearly departed James. They give a lot of excellent information. I used his advice and today I got my permanent visa through marriage using the ... Read More
Dilma's government breaking up by Cabo Frio
So now it is (finally) official - PT's biggest coalition partner, PMBD, is leaving the government and several ministers has already ...
I read that as well. I have a lot of respect for Greenwald. I feel he is highly principled. I felt his arguments have merit and his analysis was nuanced. Calling out the blanket corruption. PT included but also challenging the dominant narrative. ... Read More
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS by James
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS *************************************************************************************************** EDIT OF JULY 17, 2015 INFORMATION REGARDING NEW FEE STRUCTURE FOR PERMANENCY, ...
Do you have links? I found this... http://www.pf.gov.br/servicos/estrangeiro/requerimentos-formularios-e-modelos/DECLARACaO%20-%20AUSENCIA%20DE%20ANTECEDENTES%20CRIMINAIS.pdf/view?searchterm=Declaracao Is that the 'Não ... Read More
work visa by Donald Young
Hello William, Don here from Florida. I have just returned from Curitiba visiting my fiancé. I would like to know what the process is to obtain a work visa there. Thanks Don
Hey James, is there another place you discuss the process of getting the Carteira de Trabalho e Previdência Social - CTPS - after getting the Perm visa through marriage? How soon after getting the perm visa can I apply. Any guidance on the ... Read More
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS by James
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS *************************************************************************************************** EDIT OF JULY 17, 2015 INFORMATION REGARDING NEW FEE STRUCTURE FOR PERMANENCY, ...
James or anyone who has done the permeant visa process. I'm still trying to figure out somewhere I can print out the two declarations listed in the list I got from the Federal Police in Rio Required list from Rio PF I was looking at ... Read More
DIVORCE IN BRAZIL - It can be easy or a horror story by James
The unfortunate plight of a friend of mine, who will remain unnamed here, has prompted me to put together some information to help our members to get through the process with as little blood letting as possible. Like the title says, here in Brazil ...
Excellent post James. Do you have thoughts about when the marriage was performed out of Brazil and registered correctly in Brazil? Read More
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS by James
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS *************************************************************************************************** EDIT OF JULY 17, 2015 INFORMATION REGARDING NEW FEE STRUCTURE FOR PERMANENCY, ...
James. I'm trying to get a little clarity. In the folder of the link below is the list of requirements from the PF in Rio. The first item, is that the completed form generated by the online form I filled out for my visa on the DPF site? ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
I can't recall seeing this directly answered before so here goes. I'll be traveling to Rio in early February. I want to go to the Federal Police to submit my paperwork for permanent visa through marriages. However there are no appointments ... Read More
Brazil Nuts About Surf !
Loved watching the surfers in Salvador Bahia, IN THE CITY, surfing next to the Farol da Barra. Read More
Whatsapp Shutdown for 48 Hours by Alascana
Will it return or is this the end and what is the real story?
I concur with Tim Cook, Apple CEO in this area. If you open a back door for law enforcement you open a back door for criminals as well. By opening a back door you are inviting PCC, ISIS, Or whomever else is the enemy-du-jour to then access YOUR ... Read More
Whatsapp Shutdown for 48 Hours by Alascana
Will it return or is this the end and what is the real story?
As always an excellent analysis. Thanks James Read More
PARIS TERRORIST ATTACKS; COULD IT HAPPEN HERE? by James
[img align=C]http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/content/wabc/images/cms/automation/vod/1084444_800x450.jpg[/img] [b][large]A woman is being evacuated from the Bataclan theater after a shooting in Paris, Friday Nov. 13, 2015. French President Francois ...
Please be careful generalizing about religions. And at least check the basic facts, so easily looked up on google. The 5 pillars of islam are: saying the testament of faith, prayer, going on pilgrimage to Mecca, support of the needy and fasting for ... Read More
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS by James
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS *************************************************************************************************** EDIT OF JULY 17, 2015 INFORMATION REGARDING NEW FEE STRUCTURE FOR PERMANENCY, ...
What was the process for outside the country? Read More
Getting married in Brazil - Visa expiring by sen5e
Hi, I am currently in Brazil. I came on a 90 day visa and just had it extended at the Federal Police for another 90 days. I have 3 months left until my visa expires (until my total of 180 per year). I have to be out of Brazil by August 9th. Does ...
Simon can you DM me your wife's professional info. I'll need a cartorio in the near future and I stay in Flamengo. Thanks Read More
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS by James
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS *************************************************************************************************** EDIT OF JULY 17, 2015 INFORMATION REGARDING NEW FEE STRUCTURE FOR PERMANENCY, ...
I was discussing my ongoing preparations for a permanent visa (through marriage) with a friend in Brazil. (American). He is of the belief that there will be documents my spouse will have to sign for, relating to my visa, long after I actually get ... Read More
CPF - HOW TO GET IT (it´s free and very fast) by Claudia de González del Tánago
Morning from Sao Paulo, Got my CPF last thursday (06708/2015). I am a spanish citizen, but i am sure it it's the same process for all expatriates. Firs i paid a small fee (less than 6 Rs.) in the Banco do Brasil (i paid it in a branch located ...
Woo hoo. Thank you to James and everyone posting here. I got my CPF at the Ministério da fazenda in the center of Rio. I could have done it all in one day but I went late to Correios yesterday. It was pretty simple. Just taking numbers and ... Read More
CPF - HOW TO GET IT (it´s free and very fast) by Claudia de González del Tánago
Morning from Sao Paulo, Got my CPF last thursday (06708/2015). I am a spanish citizen, but i am sure it it's the same process for all expatriates. Firs i paid a small fee (less than 6 Rs.) in the Banco do Brasil (i paid it in a branch located ...
Does anyone know.... My friend says I can get my CPF online and showed me a site. Would this work for an expat/visitor??? Read More
how to do marriage registation in brazil embassy by myself by Himmatkumar
Hi everyone i am from India and i married to a Brazilian girl in december 2014 we registered our marriage at local marriage registrar office and got marriage certificate . Then she went back to brazil . i did all the authentication from ministry of ...
I think they did that to me to James. I PMed you a message. I assuming that the Certidao de casamento and copy of the original has to be presented to the 1st Cartorio in Rio or Brasilia BEFORE I can apply for VIPER, CIE and Work Visa... correct ... Read More
Just Married - Applying for Permenancy by brendalmintcake
Hello I posted a while ago about moving to Brazil and getting married and on Saturday I married my girlfriend, so now I am applying for a permenant visa and have a few questions. I can see this is a topic that has been posted about a few times but ...
I'm also trying to figure out exactly where the online forms are.. Thanks I see this link in english with another in Portuguese. ... Read More
tax-filing obligations tied to CPF by nsellen
I promise I've scoured the forum and couldn't find any information before posting this. I'm in Brasil on a tourist visa, and I got a CPF so I could buy some items that required ID. I don't work here, I'm not paid by anyone here, but I've been told ...
I saw in another forum to finish getting the CPF he had to take it to the minister de fazenda. If I get it the Correios is there still a second step? Read More
How to register a marriage to a Brazilian citizen outside Brazil by James
When a Brazilian citizen marries a foreign national outside of Brazil, while the marriage is legal in Brazil it must be registered at the Consulado-Geral do Brasil where they reside (not necessarily always the same country where the marriage ...
Hey James. If it's ok. I'm getting my spouse to take a picture of the certification on the back. Can I direct message you to see if it was actually registered. My spouse showed his passport and I showed my id. I just can't remember ... Read More
How to register a marriage to a Brazilian citizen outside Brazil by James
When a Brazilian citizen marries a foreign national outside of Brazil, while the marriage is legal in Brazil it must be registered at the Consulado-Geral do Brasil where they reside (not necessarily always the same country where the marriage ...
That's sort of my question. Is there a difference between "legalizing" the marriage certificate and "registering" the marriage certificate? So it can be registered in Brazil. I'm not sure if it's a semantic or real ... Read More
How to register a marriage to a Brazilian citizen outside Brazil by James
When a Brazilian citizen marries a foreign national outside of Brazil, while the marriage is legal in Brazil it must be registered at the Consulado-Geral do Brasil where they reside (not necessarily always the same country where the marriage ...
For the marriage certificate is registration different than legalization? Do you get a second marriage certificate from the consulate? Lol I'm not sure what I did. Also for Nick_8686 I don't want you to maybe make the same mistake I did. ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
Ola Stevefunk. Did you have to pay a fee? I've been searching the Miami consulate website and they don't mention registering marriages either a form or fee. 😕 I'm hoping I don't have to make a trip just to ask them the ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
Damn. Lol. I thought we just needed the legalization. So I guess we'll register it on the next visit up here. Then we can register it down there Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
Hey Stevefunk, Did you register it in Brazil or in the country where you did it? My spouse went back to Brazil. I'm still in the US but I'm going to visit in three weeks. I'm not sure if we can just register it in rio per the link ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
Hey James. Can you direct me to a post that explains the process of getting my marriage done in the US recognized in Brazil? I ended up getting married here. And my spouse is going to work on getting the marriage recognized there. With your help ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
I know it's probably in the thread somewhere but do the criminal checks and the passports need do have Translations done before going to the Cartorio? IE do I have to leave my passport with the translator for a week? And because I'm ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
I'm trying really hard to pull them all together. If I pull off getting the marriage registered it will be all due to your sage counsel James. We can't thank you enough!! Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
James Do you think there would be any problem if I send my birth certificate with my fiancé back to Rio and have him take it to the translator? Then I can take it to the embassy to get authenticated when I get there. And just to be clear, ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
A few new questions to both James and any American who has gotten married in brazil. I' m asking these because when I come down to Rio to file my marriage paperwork I only have a few days. Then I plan to return for the ceremony day. So I need ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
Hey James. I might be over thinking some of this but I'm trying to dot my i's and cross my t's in preparing. I have a few specific questions about the process. So here we go Does Declaration of Single status from US embassy need to be ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
Scratch the last James I found the answer after rescanning the thread. But I know I'm going to have more questions later ;-) Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
Thanks James that's what I thought Any thoughts about the Decleration that one is currently not married? Can the consulate in Rio certify something for me? Is that something I can get here in the US but not from the State Department? Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
James Just because I'm being a little slow. Which card exactly is the "Entry card"? Is that a card you get when you first go through customs coming into the country? Also as a U.S. citizen do you have an idea about getting a ... Read More
How do you solve a problem like Brazil? by VictoriaChandler
I need to vent...so please excuse me if I offend you and please excuse me if my ranting doesn't make much sense. :mad: I moved to Brazil a year ago...just in time for the economic crisis. :| Currently, the Brazilian economy is expected to ...
I think you confuse corruption and incompetence for socialism. Look at the Scandinavian countries. That's real democratic socialism. I'm sure you'd love their quality of life. Regardless is very distressing and I'm concerned for all ... Read More
REVERSE CULTURE SHOCK by James
So, youve been living and working here in Brazil and now its time to go back home. Be prepared to experience Reverse Culture Shock and know how to deal with it. Maybe youve only been here for a few months or perhaps youve been here for years, ...
I just saw this recent article I though it would be a good add here Repatriation Blues: Expats Struggle With the Dark Side of Coming ... Read More
US And Brazilian Income tax for married couples. by philmoto85
I know the most obvious and necessary answer is hire an accountant familiar in expat taxes, but I'm hoping I can get some perspectives here. I am trying to figure out how Income taxes work for a bi-national couple (one Brazilian one American). ...
If my spouse is NOT a Legal Permanent resident. How would that filing look? as 1040 Single? 1040 Married? Any good recommendations to find an international tax account? (not specific recommendations, more good places where to look) Read More
US And Brazilian Income tax for married couples.
I know the most obvious and necessary answer is hire an accountant familiar in expat taxes, but I'm hoping I can get some perspectives here. I am trying to figure out how Income taxes work for a bi-national couple (one Brazilian one American). ... Read More
Brazilian banks - protecting us or are they just robbing us first??? by James
[img align=c]http://www.conquistanews.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sonhar-com-bandido-300x225.jpg[/img] It's funny how all of a sudden, thanks to Brazilian banks, you now only have real control over your hard earned money for 16 hours per ...
I have to ask... What's your banking solution? Also I never thought to ask this but with larger companies do they have direct deposit for work? I had created a thread asking about Banco do Brasil Americas but no one posted. Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
Another question. If the permanent visa is given right away is there the same -- cannot be out of the country for more than 90 days -- or is it you have to return every two years to keep permanency? But brigadeiros and pão de queijo never hurt ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
Duas preguntas tambem ;-) As I'm reading through everything, it seems as if each consulate in the US can only legalize documents in their own region. That would mean although I live in Miami, I would need to send my Minnesota birth certificate ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
Hey James. I've been reading over this particular thread today. And I was thinking about the contradictory information in the original post vs the new processes after Sept 1 2014. Just wondering if there's a way to either update, tag or ... Read More
Fortaleza or Rio for kiteboarding and quality of life? by egamo
Hi, I was just wondering if you could tell me if there are resources to help English-speakers find work in Fortaleza or Rio (although I am currently studying Brazilian Portuguese). I know most jobs are in the tourist industry in Fortaleza, but is ...
If you don't already known about it, I would check out Barra da Tijuca. when I was visiting in January I saw a lot of kite surfing. There was a cafe/resturant on the beach called K08 (ka oito) That seemed like the spot. They have a kite surfing ... Read More
Yemanja must be mad with me ... by ClaudioD
What the heck is wrong with me ? That's the question I make myself every time Im back in my country . I never stood in Brazil longer than two years without coming back home ,but now everytime I come back I feel worse .I`m a stranger in two ...
Thanks Claudio. You make a very good point about reflecting on why I want to move to Brazil. The pull has gotten stronger and stronger. I feel like moving there is something I need to try or I will always regret not trying. I will think more about ... Read More
Yemanja must be mad with me ... by ClaudioD
What the heck is wrong with me ? That's the question I make myself every time Im back in my country . I never stood in Brazil longer than two years without coming back home ,but now everytime I come back I feel worse .I`m a stranger in two ...
As someone who is trying to move to Brazil I am really interested in hearing what problems drive you away. Thanks Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
Hi James, Thanks for your concern. I know exactly what you mean. I think my boo is like the anti-gold digger. lol. He is very independent and never asks my help for anything. I had to twist his arm to find out what he wanted for a christmas ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
I am trying to figure out the best way to proceed and I’m hoping for some guidance. I am seriously considering asking my Brazilian boyfriend to marry me. We’ve been long distance for number of years and I really want to take it to the ... Read More
Learning Portuguese by GuestPoster27088
I'm interested to know how people have learned portuguese, both before moving to Brazil and after. Has anyone used PC based systems such as rosetta stone? If so, how did you like it? I saw another application called Portuguese Complete Edition that ...
Thanks James, I'm lucky in that through my work, everyday I interact with sone Brazilians. I try to speak some but often they known english. I also work with Brazilians so they help some too. I definitely will check out your post. I need to ... Read More
Learning Portuguese by GuestPoster27088
I'm interested to know how people have learned portuguese, both before moving to Brazil and after. Has anyone used PC based systems such as rosetta stone? If so, how did you like it? I saw another application called Portuguese Complete Edition that ...
I've been studying of an on with Pimsleur (a little) Rosetta Stone (The entire series) and Various classes varying from UCLA, language schools, and two two week stints at Dialogo (Portuguese language school in Salvador Bahia) since 2007 As I ... Read More