Ljd
Canadian expat in Brazil
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Speaks English, functional Portuguese, Spanish and French Am going to try to become fluent in Portuguese this year
Registration: 23 October 2017
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 ...
That's info I did not know about specifically different countries of the EU are only limited to 90 days and no Extensions...Very Good information for people from every different nation to know before they make a long and extended Journey Like ... 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 ...
Again, like you i am not trying to get into match with you and Never Implied that You Were Intentionally Trying to Harm him nor anyone! I understand what You as well as most people are doing here with their posts and that is trying to be Helpful to ... 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 ...
Good evening, Two things regarding my post and your subsequent reply, First, Please show me in my post where I said that "you came here in order to screw anyone over"? I didnt say that Nor did I Come Close to Implying this about you so ... 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 there Abthree! Nice to see you here! Your very correct about your post, and the 180 days per year Didnt Stop to being the law. This law about 180 days a year Applies to All People Entering Brasil on a Visitor Visa, Including people of the EU and ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Welcome! If you think that there are not many people who speak English in Sao Paulo, Come to the Beautiful City I live in, Arraial d'Ajuda (Porto Seguro) Bahia. Because there Really Are Not Many at all that speak English here in these smaller ... 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 ...
Aisling, I am Not Trying to be Rude or seem like I am a Know it All, But that Statement About Leaving for a day and then Reentering With a Fresh Set of Days IS GARBAGE, IS FALSE, VERY WRONG.... Whoever Said this Is CLUELESS ABOUT BRAZILIAN LAWS ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Be CAREFUL When Hiring or paying one of these companies to "assist" with obtaining a US Visa...Be Very Careful A majority of these companies or people that Do this are Schiesters and they Do Absolutely Nothing Except Fill Out the Visa ... Read More
Health insurance by Lcarp1551
Do Doctors and hospitals accept Medicare insurance and Aon health insurance from USA
In a Simple Reply, NO Sorry Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Good afternoon, As you have read that the Taxs Imposed by Brasil Upon Any goods coming into Brasil from Any Country besides the Mercosur Pact countries makes it difficult to enjoy buying and sending self things from home so to speak. The taxes ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Good morning, Brasil Law on this is Quite Clear and Specific that You MUST NOT be out of Brasil for More than 2 Years or Your Permanent Residency Will Be Forfeited (Given up) I hope you the best, they Do not make ANY Exceptions to this as far as I ... 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 Paul, Wow! Very Best Wishes to your Fiance and yourself, that is great..... Ok, here goes me answering your question, will be kinda long hahaha I will be brief about it here and send you a friend request where we can exchange emails and phone ... 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 Greg, Sounds like you have a good grip on the things that you have to do and are doing these things correctly. I want you and any other person who may read a post where I give advice that the information and advice I give Is Based Soley Upon my ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Bom dia, good morning Cat! I wish you the Best wishes and luck regarding your move here to Brasil in July... About shoes (a womans best accessory hahah), my wife wears a 42, and I have bought her a couple pair myself and been with her when she has ... Read More
Update on Packages from Abroad by GuestPoster204
Hi everyone. I just received the merchandise I ordered on-line from Swanson Vitamins, USA. It´s the way Brazil handles taxable items from abroad. General rule: 1. Accompanied items by plane: Limit of $500 (USD) 2. Mail or cross ...
Let me ask you a question about this international health insurance if I may? Any knowledge of it, if it's really any good? Read More
Update on Packages from Abroad by GuestPoster204
Hi everyone. I just received the merchandise I ordered on-line from Swanson Vitamins, USA. It´s the way Brazil handles taxable items from abroad. General rule: 1. Accompanied items by plane: Limit of $500 (USD) 2. Mail or cross ...
Hadn't thought of that, but yeah, I bet the Oxycontin would bring A Pile of Reai on black market.... But, like I said and u said, I Always carry what they call the Recipet (prescription) for these meds as well as the Physical Reciept from the ... Read More
Update on Packages from Abroad by GuestPoster204
Hi everyone. I just received the merchandise I ordered on-line from Swanson Vitamins, USA. It´s the way Brazil handles taxable items from abroad. General rule: 1. Accompanied items by plane: Limit of $500 (USD) 2. Mail or cross ...
Last time I came back from Uruguay, I Came thru there also and Didnt declare anything....not on purpose looking back, but because I didnt think I needed to declare items that I had owned prior to trip....FUK THEM Also, I Have Never Declared my ... Read More
Update on Packages from Abroad by GuestPoster204
Hi everyone. I just received the merchandise I ordered on-line from Swanson Vitamins, USA. It´s the way Brazil handles taxable items from abroad. General rule: 1. Accompanied items by plane: Limit of $500 (USD) 2. Mail or cross ...
Wow....Too bad you didnt know before hand, bring a Computer and Phone that had a Bunch of Really Good Malware within just waiting to be tripped open without the person knowing what he was doing...Would fing Serve him and the other corrupt Asshols ... Read More
Update on Packages from Abroad by GuestPoster204
Hi everyone. I just received the merchandise I ordered on-line from Swanson Vitamins, USA. It´s the way Brazil handles taxable items from abroad. General rule: 1. Accompanied items by plane: Limit of $500 (USD) 2. Mail or cross ...
Wow!!!! That's Amazing but Not Fing Suprising....Also is SICKENING......Good to know....I have made a few trips outta country since I moved here with my Brazillian Wife, but Thankfully I Never Had Any Issues Like that. I have an expensive s9 ... Read More
Update on Packages from Abroad by GuestPoster204
Hi everyone. I just received the merchandise I ordered on-line from Swanson Vitamins, USA. It´s the way Brazil handles taxable items from abroad. General rule: 1. Accompanied items by plane: Limit of $500 (USD) 2. Mail or cross ...
BAAAAAAWHAAAAAAHAAAA Bring Me Back Some Real Crab!!!!! Just came home from dinner out at at "Crab" Restaurant and they were about the Size of the crabs you pick up from a $20 Dollar Flea Bag Hotel on Central Ave, Albuquerque! Any idea if ... Read More
International Phone calls by GuestPoster225
Anyone having issues calling out of Brazil ? I can't find any info and have not been able to call out to the USA this week . Any info or suggestions would be a big help .
I just saw your post and wanted to say howdy and give my experience... I too have found that Skype is Not Always accepted by some institutions within the US. I actually use it for 90% of most calls back to States and Canada. And now Skype as someone ... Read More
Update on Packages from Abroad by GuestPoster204
Hi everyone. I just received the merchandise I ordered on-line from Swanson Vitamins, USA. It´s the way Brazil handles taxable items from abroad. General rule: 1. Accompanied items by plane: Limit of $500 (USD) 2. Mail or cross ...
Sidenote: I know alot of people say the Tarriff is 60% off the cost of goods.... In theory this is true, but that is the main Tariffs cost, there are a few other "Taxes" that are Always Places upon these shipments of goods, and I have ... Read More
Update on Packages from Abroad by GuestPoster204
Hi everyone. I just received the merchandise I ordered on-line from Swanson Vitamins, USA. It´s the way Brazil handles taxable items from abroad. General rule: 1. Accompanied items by plane: Limit of $500 (USD) 2. Mail or cross ...
Wow! Be prepared to Spend Almost Identical amount on the Import fees to Brasil as What you Pay for the item. FOR Example, I had cell phone stolen, so I bought a Used Galaxy S7 from Ebay (I wanted a phone that Would work here using my TMOBILE Chip ... Read More
Can I live in Brazil with family reunion visa? by GuestPoster1041
I am Bangladeshi. I married Brazilian girl two years ago in my country. And I got family reunion visa. And I came to live with her. After staying some days she don't want to be with me.because her kids don't accept me. Now I can't go ...
I agree with all who post. To recieve your PR Identity Card (CIE) It requires your wife who is the Brazilian to Sign for it unfortunately for you...The Brazilian Government Makes the Brazilian sign, the foreigner really has not a say in the process ... Read More
Buying a house as married foreign couple by Dutchstang
I am having a situation as to where we are in the process of buying a house, our status is married couple being both foreign. Our marriage certificate does not mention conditions of how we are married as this is a dutch legislation where it states ...
One more thought for you as a abthree kinda spoke of.... Take your marriage license In your country to the proper Federal Office that Gives an Apostilla....Get an Apostilla for the license and take to the Brazilian Consulate, have them in turn ... Read More
Buying a house as married foreign couple by Dutchstang
I am having a situation as to where we are in the process of buying a house, our status is married couple being both foreign. Our marriage certificate does not mention conditions of how we are married as this is a dutch legislation where it states ...
Yes, I have had a similar issue with Carterio last year. After returning from Argentina where I married my wife (who is actually a Brazillian) we needed a Brazillian marriage license to be issued in Accordance with International Laws. We brought ... 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 ...
As others have said, and I agree with them that You should be ok. They did not ask for my birth certificate either. They only wanted that white form you speak of, my passport including the family Reunion Visa, Police Certificate issued within 90 ... 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 Just Completed this Process in December of last year, Dec 2018, so the info I give is soley based upon my knowledge of having Done this myself and my successful Completion of this process. The Police certificate has to be issued from the U.K ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
I Live in Arrial d'Ajuda Bahia which is part of (the more expensive part, district of Porto Seguro). With that said, Porto is a Tourist Town, and Arrial is The Very Nice, Exclusive (and please not bragging, just stating facts) part of town and ... 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, ...
Also keep this in mind... Brasil Charges Interest on the Amount of Money that You Owe them! 10% If you owe 9100 Reai, the total when you pay Brasil will come to Approx 10.0000 Reai They made me pay this fee when I reentered Sorry to be bearer of ... 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 recently flew back to Brazil in December of 2018, and at the time I Owed $r 1000 Real for overstaying by 10 days. I flew from Montevideo to Sao Paulo. I Arrived at 2200 hrs (10pm)., again in Sao Paulo. The Federal Police escorted me to a Currency ... Read More
Health insurance by Lcarp1551
Do Doctors and hospitals accept Medicare insurance and Aon health insurance from USA
I agree with those that say Not to Drop their Medicare. Bluntly i would say that Trying to be Cheap and to Recieve a little more money Via your Social Security Check rising by about $150 dollars due to Dropping Medicare is an act of being way too ... Read More
Marriage visa by jack.36906
Hi all I arrived in Rio de Janeiro 2 October. I will be on 180 days tourist visa. My partner and I are going to rent an apartment end of November. Then we will have bills in our name and address. I have police check being sent to me soon. We ...
Feel free to contact me at *** I have all the info needed as well as contact info for people in Buenas Aires that you may utilize who are very good people (a govenment translator needed if you dont speak spanish etc) As i said in my post, it ... Read More
Marriage visa by jack.36906
Hi all I arrived in Rio de Janeiro 2 October. I will be on 180 days tourist visa. My partner and I are going to rent an apartment end of November. Then we will have bills in our name and address. I have police check being sent to me soon. We ...
You are Very correct about it being difficult to get married here as well as it be a long and time consuming process. That is what I was trying to say to Todd from Australia, as he was asking about a quick procedure which is never gonna happen here. ... Read More
Marriage visa by jack.36906
Hi all I arrived in Rio de Janeiro 2 October. I will be on 180 days tourist visa. My partner and I are going to rent an apartment end of November. Then we will have bills in our name and address. I have police check being sent to me soon. We ...
I have the Checklist of needed Documents for Visa required by Federal Police given to us.... I can Email a Photo of this Checklist if you want...As said it is current, given to us within last month from the Federal Police in Porto Seguro. It is a ... Read More
Marriage visa by jack.36906
Hi all I arrived in Rio de Janeiro 2 October. I will be on 180 days tourist visa. My partner and I are going to rent an apartment end of November. Then we will have bills in our name and address. I have police check being sent to me soon. We ...
Good afternoon Todd, Welcome to Brasil. I am trying to understand your post correctly in my head before I say anything wrong... So, I think you are wanting to marry your lovely Partner here in Brasil? And then apply for a resident visa? They ... Read More
Applying for a Tourist Visa Extension by Pete06
Hi, My wife and I are currently travelling in South America and due to arrive in Brazil in two weeks. We both have our visas which we obtained in Australia before leaving. Our issue is that we accidentally started our Brazil Visa ticking over ...
Hey Pete, I just read your post from October 2017...was wondering how things worked for you and your wife... Also, am curious if I am correct about your visa ...meaning, yes I understand you spent a day or two in Brazil while you visited Argentina, ... Read More
Applying for a Tourist Visa Extension by Pete06
Hi, My wife and I are currently travelling in South America and due to arrive in Brazil in two weeks. We both have our visas which we obtained in Australia before leaving. Our issue is that we accidentally started our Brazil Visa ticking over ...
Good afternoon, I just saw your post from early October, am wondering if you made it safely? Did you have an Extension of your visa prior to returning? Meaning, did you extend your visa at the 90 day deadline in order to stay longer? Regards, ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
Good topic! I am married to a Brazzilian lady and love her to death! But, I can not spend all my time with her, it's not healthy. I understand this Subject very much! It gets very lonely here sometimes, I speak enough Portuguese to get by and ... Read More
Extend tourist visa for Americans by noelstr8
Good afternoon all, Who has experience extending their tourist visa? I found this list below on a website that gave instructions on how to extend the tourist visa. I don’t understand why or how one would purchase their return flight if they ...
Unfortunately, from experience with Same issue. The Brazilian government Will Not issue you a Marriage license while You are Illegal in country. You will have to Exit and Pay the fine and then return. When you are legally here the government will ... Read More
Overstaying tourist visa by binnington
I've been in Rio since August 22nd 2017 and entered on a tourist visa (just a stamp on arrival as I'm from the UK). I foolishly misinterpreted the 180 days within a year rule and assumed I could stay for 180 days straight (taking me up to ...
I Just got extension, this is my Third extension in three years (been getting extension one per year). You have to go to a Federal Police Station that deals with passports, the renewal of visas etc...the first time I went to the Federal Police ... Read More
So what if I overstay my Tourist Visa in Brazil anyway? by James
Ive gotten so many questions from people who have overstayed their Tourist Visa in Brazil or who are contemplating doing so and want to know what the potential consequences are that Ive lost count. So here goes with a description and hopefully it ...
Yeah...its very difficult here sometimes...i will look for the government website that spells out the taxs for things. This is where I said it is supposed to be Equal to the dollar amount spent on the item. It does have a section in it that I ... Read More
So what if I overstay my Tourist Visa in Brazil anyway? by James
Ive gotten so many questions from people who have overstayed their Tourist Visa in Brazil or who are contemplating doing so and want to know what the potential consequences are that Ive lost count. So here goes with a description and hopefully it ...
Wow...it is supposed to be the exact (which is still expensive) but the exact amount of tax as the price paid for the item...ive bought 2 different items and paid taxs equal to the purchase price both times...i bet there was someone in your case ... Read More
So what if I overstay my Tourist Visa in Brazil anyway? by James
Ive gotten so many questions from people who have overstayed their Tourist Visa in Brazil or who are contemplating doing so and want to know what the potential consequences are that Ive lost count. So here goes with a description and hopefully it ...
I paid the equivalent of $400 (about 1250 real) for the taxs...they made me give exactly what I paid for the phone for taxs... Read More
Extend tourist visa for Americans by noelstr8
Good afternoon all, Who has experience extending their tourist visa? I found this list below on a website that gave instructions on how to extend the tourist visa. I don’t understand why or how one would purchase their return flight if they ...
Hahaha No maid service, but no deposit...when we are lazy they have breakfast buffet for 15 Reals and also a restaurant for dinner...i pay my electric, which is not bad, usually just about 100 Real sometimes 200 during summer...but overall a great ... Read More
Extend tourist visa for Americans by noelstr8
Good afternoon all, Who has experience extending their tourist visa? I found this list below on a website that gave instructions on how to extend the tourist visa. I don’t understand why or how one would purchase their return flight if they ...
I pay it a Year at a time for 20k REAL... Almost the same as there...thats not a bad price 1200... Read More
Extend tourist visa for Americans by noelstr8
Good afternoon all, Who has experience extending their tourist visa? I found this list below on a website that gave instructions on how to extend the tourist visa. I don’t understand why or how one would purchase their return flight if they ...
Your so right...being persistent and polite at the same time goes a long way Read More
Extend tourist visa for Americans by noelstr8
Good afternoon all, Who has experience extending their tourist visa? I found this list below on a website that gave instructions on how to extend the tourist visa. I don’t understand why or how one would purchase their return flight if they ...
I extend offer for you to visit here, I think you would enjoy. There is a restaurant down the street that has a lobster dinner for two, complete meal, wonderful for only 100 Real Read More
Extend tourist visa for Americans by noelstr8
Good afternoon all, Who has experience extending their tourist visa? I found this list below on a website that gave instructions on how to extend the tourist visa. I don’t understand why or how one would purchase their return flight if they ...
I live at a Pousada (rent a ONE bedroom little Casa) here in Bahia on the beach..it is a very beautiful place, quite peaceful...and amazingly inexpensive (I think) Read More
Extend tourist visa for Americans by noelstr8
Good afternoon all, Who has experience extending their tourist visa? I found this list below on a website that gave instructions on how to extend the tourist visa. I don’t understand why or how one would purchase their return flight if they ...
Your correct...they are very laid back and nice people here in Bahia...she should use these guys Read More
Extend tourist visa for Americans by noelstr8
Good afternoon all, Who has experience extending their tourist visa? I found this list below on a website that gave instructions on how to extend the tourist visa. I don’t understand why or how one would purchase their return flight if they ...
And, As i said in another post. I would Suggest Federal Police Station at Porto Seguro Bahia international airport if People have Problem Extending their Visa in another city. A cheap flight here to Porto seems a very small price to pay to be able ... Read More
Extend tourist visa for Americans by noelstr8
Good afternoon all, Who has experience extending their tourist visa? I found this list below on a website that gave instructions on how to extend the tourist visa. I don’t understand why or how one would purchase their return flight if they ...
Any word on that girl from The Netherlands? My wife is curious and frankly so am i Read More
Extend tourist visa for Americans by noelstr8
Good afternoon all, Who has experience extending their tourist visa? I found this list below on a website that gave instructions on how to extend the tourist visa. I don’t understand why or how one would purchase their return flight if they ...
Hehehe I don't know about lucky...the folks at the Federal Police Station here are trained well I think...they only do what the law truly allows...the police can do this for anyone anywhere within Brazil but seems that in other areas they just ... Read More
Applying for a Tourist Visa Extension by Pete06
Hi, My wife and I are currently travelling in South America and due to arrive in Brazil in two weeks. We both have our visas which we obtained in Australia before leaving. Our issue is that we accidentally started our Brazil Visa ticking over ...
I know that this is years later...but you only were in Brazil for those few days that you occupied their territory and that why they said you didn't need to extend as you didn't come into country and use so called days Read More
Extend tourist visa for Americans by noelstr8
Good afternoon all, Who has experience extending their tourist visa? I found this list below on a website that gave instructions on how to extend the tourist visa. I don’t understand why or how one would purchase their return flight if they ...
Thank you for the reply...Bahia, no matter where it seems to be the law enforcement is very nice, polite and easy to work with...they know the law of Brazil and are easy to work with foreigners as they Wish to keep the foreign money flowing into ... Read More
So what if I overstay my Tourist Visa in Brazil anyway? by James
Ive gotten so many questions from people who have overstayed their Tourist Visa in Brazil or who are contemplating doing so and want to know what the potential consequences are that Ive lost count. So here goes with a description and hopefully it ...
Wow...i bought a phone on eBay last year had it shipped via FedEx and it took a month...i will count my blessings hahaha Read More
So what if I overstay my Tourist Visa in Brazil anyway? by James
Ive gotten so many questions from people who have overstayed their Tourist Visa in Brazil or who are contemplating doing so and want to know what the potential consequences are that Ive lost count. So here goes with a description and hopefully it ...
And your probably correct about where you send from and where it is going...some services are great in one city and lousy in another... Read More
So what if I overstay my Tourist Visa in Brazil anyway? by James
Ive gotten so many questions from people who have overstayed their Tourist Visa in Brazil or who are contemplating doing so and want to know what the potential consequences are that Ive lost count. So here goes with a description and hopefully it ...
I just have not had good service with FEDEX the three times I've used them(twice outbound and once incoming from Miami)...i have found SEDEX to be reliable...i will try dhl if I'm in Salvador or Rio, I'm going out to Correlos this ... Read More
So what if I overstay my Tourist Visa in Brazil anyway? by James
Ive gotten so many questions from people who have overstayed their Tourist Visa in Brazil or who are contemplating doing so and want to know what the potential consequences are that Ive lost count. So here goes with a description and hopefully it ...
Yup...i don't know if she has tried any of the advice given to her, and not just by me or you but many others...but don't think so, I think she thinks we don't offer sound advice and somehow wish her financial harm by having said to ... Read More
So what if I overstay my Tourist Visa in Brazil anyway? by James
Ive gotten so many questions from people who have overstayed their Tourist Visa in Brazil or who are contemplating doing so and want to know what the potential consequences are that Ive lost count. So here goes with a description and hopefully it ...
I guess not two weeks, but damn sure a week and a half, it says the 22nd, but I sent it on the 21st and it wasn't registered into their system till 22nd..anyhow, they do not give what you pay for Read More
So what if I overstay my Tourist Visa in Brazil anyway? by James
Ive gotten so many questions from people who have overstayed their Tourist Visa in Brazil or who are contemplating doing so and want to know what the potential consequences are that Ive lost count. So here goes with a description and hopefully it ...
I promise...i used FedEx twice, the last time was December 22nd...it arrived in Boston on January 3rd...and it was like that the first time...but SEDEX has always taken 8 days like they promise...and the cost is FedEx is $R 229 versus SEDEX is ... Read More
Extend tourist visa for Americans by noelstr8
Good afternoon all, Who has experience extending their tourist visa? I found this list below on a website that gave instructions on how to extend the tourist visa. I don’t understand why or how one would purchase their return flight if they ...
I know there is much discussion about the new law and overstay of visa as well as extending visa under new law. And I Overstayed about 155 days past year. My wife and I went to the Federal Police Station at the airport in Porto Seguro Bahia ... Read More
So what if I overstay my Tourist Visa in Brazil anyway? by James
Ive gotten so many questions from people who have overstayed their Tourist Visa in Brazil or who are contemplating doing so and want to know what the potential consequences are that Ive lost count. So here goes with a description and hopefully it ...
Just FYI I have used both FED EX and SEDEX (at Brazil Correos)...And SEDEX has always been on time and less expensive...I have had issues with FEDEX taking 2 weeks to get to the person in the U.S. I don't know why but that has been how FEDEX ... Read More
Extend tourist visa for Americans by noelstr8
Good afternoon all, Who has experience extending their tourist visa? I found this list below on a website that gave instructions on how to extend the tourist visa. I don’t understand why or how one would purchase their return flight if they ...
I do not remember who but someone here at expat had identical issue with extending business visa...they went to a couple Federal Police Stations And the last one they went to gave them extension...i know you posted this a few weeks ago, am ... Read More
So what if I overstay my Tourist Visa in Brazil anyway? by James
Ive gotten so many questions from people who have overstayed their Tourist Visa in Brazil or who are contemplating doing so and want to know what the potential consequences are that Ive lost count. So here goes with a description and hopefully it ...
That's very true...i don't know how they would feel about a copy of a paid receipt in this case...i guess it would all depend upon who it is that is looking, as my wife said make sure it is someone who is in a good mood, hahaha sad but very ... Read More
So what if I overstay my Tourist Visa in Brazil anyway? by James
Ive gotten so many questions from people who have overstayed their Tourist Visa in Brazil or who are contemplating doing so and want to know what the potential consequences are that Ive lost count. So here goes with a description and hopefully it ...
My wife just reminded me of her discussion with Federal Police Officer as we were leaving last October. He told her it was a good thing I paid my fine before I left because when I returned the Bank may not be open, and when that happens to ... Read More
So what if I overstay my Tourist Visa in Brazil anyway? by James
Ive gotten so many questions from people who have overstayed their Tourist Visa in Brazil or who are contemplating doing so and want to know what the potential consequences are that Ive lost count. So here goes with a description and hopefully it ...
Abthree...thank you for comments here, a good group of people as in this case that help a person before they have a Very bad thing happen. I hope that girl does not think we try to harm her with the thought of having to pay big fee to airline to ... Read More
So what if I overstay my Tourist Visa in Brazil anyway? by James
Ive gotten so many questions from people who have overstayed their Tourist Visa in Brazil or who are contemplating doing so and want to know what the potential consequences are that Ive lost count. So here goes with a description and hopefully it ...
If you have any questions about reading or interpretation of the Portuguese documents my wife will be happy to translate, she is Brazillian with great English language skills... Read More
So what if I overstay my Tourist Visa in Brazil anyway? by James
Ive gotten so many questions from people who have overstayed their Tourist Visa in Brazil or who are contemplating doing so and want to know what the potential consequences are that Ive lost count. So here goes with a description and hopefully it ...
And I just looked at calendar...you come back on Friday the 19th, after the Bank closes and does not reopen until Monday the 22nd! They will deny you entry, we are almost sure of it. Do you have someone that you can email the receipt (the document) ... Read More
So what if I overstay my Tourist Visa in Brazil anyway? by James
Ive gotten so many questions from people who have overstayed their Tourist Visa in Brazil or who are contemplating doing so and want to know what the potential consequences are that Ive lost count. So here goes with a description and hopefully it ...
You must take the paper they gave you to a Banco do Brasil...there is usually a office in every International Airport in Brazil, pay the Bank your Fine in cash and they will give you a receipt to take back to Federal Police Station.. HERE IS YOUR ... Read More
Extend tourist visa for Americans by noelstr8
Good afternoon all, Who has experience extending their tourist visa? I found this list below on a website that gave instructions on how to extend the tourist visa. I don’t understand why or how one would purchase their return flight if they ...
I believe that is it. I went to the Federal Police Station at the airport in Porto Seguro Bahia and they printed out the form which had Bank of Brazil info on it such as barcode and fee. Which I in turn filled out, took to Banco do Brasil and they ... Read More
So what if I overstay my Tourist Visa in Brazil anyway? by James
Ive gotten so many questions from people who have overstayed their Tourist Visa in Brazil or who are contemplating doing so and want to know what the potential consequences are that Ive lost count. So here goes with a description and hopefully it ...
This seems astonishing to me...i am absolutely not questioning you, as you seem to be delivering first hand info...astonished that they will be increasing fine so dramatically. This new fine would definitely ease and get people to not overstay a ... Read More
So what if I overstay my Tourist Visa in Brazil anyway? by James
Ive gotten so many questions from people who have overstayed their Tourist Visa in Brazil or who are contemplating doing so and want to know what the potential consequences are that Ive lost count. So here goes with a description and hopefully it ...
I need to go into town, I will Stop by Federal Police Station at the airport in Porto Seguro Bahia...I will have them PRINT out a CURRENT Schedule of FEES for this issue...I get Extremely Sick of people spreading Lies and Repeating Gossip about ... Read More
So what if I overstay my Tourist Visa in Brazil anyway? by James
Ive gotten so many questions from people who have overstayed their Tourist Visa in Brazil or who are contemplating doing so and want to know what the potential consequences are that Ive lost count. So here goes with a description and hopefully it ...
Well, please do tell when this new law went into effect? I would also suggest maybe telling the Brazillian Federal Government to maybe Update this so called new law On ABSOLUTELY EVERY Government Website and Publication on the Web as to this New ... Read More
Extend tourist visa for Americans by noelstr8
Good afternoon all, Who has experience extending their tourist visa? I found this list below on a website that gave instructions on how to extend the tourist visa. I don’t understand why or how one would purchase their return flight if they ...
Also, I know what the websites say about this, and tech may be the letter of the law. But I have never found any one within the government here to follow the law. I have never had any friends or others i know or have met that have had to do all ... Read More
Extend tourist visa for Americans by noelstr8
Good afternoon all, Who has experience extending their tourist visa? I found this list below on a website that gave instructions on how to extend the tourist visa. I don’t understand why or how one would purchase their return flight if they ...
My first hand experience is the following I entered on November 11th 2016, came into Rio, without a return Ticket. I went to the Federal Police Station at the airport in Porto Seguro Bahia international airport. Asked for an extension on about ... Read More
So what if I overstay my Tourist Visa in Brazil anyway? by James
Ive gotten so many questions from people who have overstayed their Tourist Visa in Brazil or who are contemplating doing so and want to know what the potential consequences are that Ive lost count. So here goes with a description and hopefully it ...
From First hand experience and knowledge, If you came June 10th of 2016, you are allowed up to 180 days, and then after those days, an overstay, you pay for each overstayed day with a max fine of 840 Reals. No matter if you stayed 180 days or 360 ... Read More
So what if I overstay my Tourist Visa in Brazil anyway? by James
Ive gotten so many questions from people who have overstayed their Tourist Visa in Brazil or who are contemplating doing so and want to know what the potential consequences are that Ive lost count. So here goes with a description and hopefully it ...
Correct, The fine is 8.4 Reals a day for every day overstayed, not to exceed 840 Reals (or kinda 8.4 a day if you only overstay 100 days). In my case I paid the max fine of 840 Reals, and I overstayed approx 155 days and paid the max fine. It ... Read More
"It's a Brazil thing" by Mike in São Paulo
My wife and I have gone round and round on this issue for 7 months now. I've threatened to leave and she's threatened to leave a few times over it. The issue is her son Gustavo. He doesn't want to work. He wants to be a politician, ...
Mike, No where did I say I was ashamed of being American. I actually alluded to the opposite with what I said about not wanting to hurt others feelings...if and when I do get placed in a corner and am forced to defend Trump or being American, my ... Read More
Interesting customs and traditions in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living outside of our home country requires us to adapt to a new culture and different traditions. What are some of the cultural specifics in Brazil? What are some of the traditional beliefs and cultural practices that you have ...
Yes sir, like I said, I do have money, but no access due to area in which I live. Salvadore has private hospitals but not Porto, nor Ilheus...you may be correct on the wage, but either way it is Extremely Low, and 80 to 90% of the population ... Read More
"It's a Brazil thing" by Mike in São Paulo
My wife and I have gone round and round on this issue for 7 months now. I've threatened to leave and she's threatened to leave a few times over it. The issue is her son Gustavo. He doesn't want to work. He wants to be a politician, ...
Yup, happens way to often for me and my personal privacy and the protection of it. That's why both myself and wife tell people that i am Canadian (which in my case is true) but solves this issue immediately. I'm not into defending or ... Read More
So what if I overstay my Tourist Visa in Brazil anyway? by James
Ive gotten so many questions from people who have overstayed their Tourist Visa in Brazil or who are contemplating doing so and want to know what the potential consequences are that Ive lost count. So here goes with a description and hopefully it ...
No Sir, that is absolutely incorrect. Please read my post, I overstayed and Paid the fine of 8.4 Reals (per day, with the max fine of 840 Real) just One Month ago, and ReEntered WITH ABSOLUTELY NO ISSUES ON November 18th 2017. The law and fine has ... Read More
Interesting customs and traditions in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living outside of our home country requires us to adapt to a new culture and different traditions. What are some of the cultural specifics in Brazil? What are some of the traditional beliefs and cultural practices that you have ...
You made only one valid point, that you have only seen and been to one hospital. I have been to Two different hospitals in Bahia, both public hospitals (sounds also to me you went to a private hospital). Both hospitals I visited operated exactly the ... Read More
So what if I overstay my Tourist Visa in Brazil anyway? by James
Ive gotten so many questions from people who have overstayed their Tourist Visa in Brazil or who are contemplating doing so and want to know what the potential consequences are that Ive lost count. So here goes with a description and hopefully it ...
I read many posts regarding this issue and many different theories about this. And most posts were years old. It is very simple but alot of people have made it seem harder than it is. A person on a VIRTUE Visa is allowed to be in country for 90 ... Read More
How long is my Brazil visa valid for? by anjuna11
I got a visa from the Brazilian consulate in Buenos Aires and was wondering how many years it was good for. The details are: Entries: Multiple Type: VITUR Duration of stay: 90 days At the bottom it says visa valid for 90 days from first entry in ...
It will say on the visa how long it is good for...Mine clear states is is Five years. But as you point out the issuing consulate can make them good for up to 10 years or any other duration. It should say on the visa itself, I know mine does Read More
Visa viper, CIE card validity, automatic cancellation please help. by atdoe
hi guys. bonjour. :) Need some expert advise. :one I am Rahul (Indian), married to a beautiful Brazilian mulher ;) , already got viper visa. (permanent visa)RNE, CIE also , stayed back in brazil for 1 year. then due to job and business ...
No need to apologize for your English! This forum is not for People who live in the U.S. that require the need to speak perfect English...i do not pretend to know the answer to your question but wanted to say that I hope you figure it out and no ... Read More
"It's a Brazil thing" by Mike in São Paulo
My wife and I have gone round and round on this issue for 7 months now. I've threatened to leave and she's threatened to leave a few times over it. The issue is her son Gustavo. He doesn't want to work. He wants to be a politician, ...
I am a dual Citizen of both Canada and the US, and I tell people as does my wife that I am Canadian just to avoid all the questions, comments and hurt feelings that arise if people in Brazil think your American. Read More
"It's a Brazil thing" by Mike in São Paulo
My wife and I have gone round and round on this issue for 7 months now. I've threatened to leave and she's threatened to leave a few times over it. The issue is her son Gustavo. He doesn't want to work. He wants to be a politician, ...
Wow, what a similar issue I have with my Brazilian wife, her son named Gustavo and family. When I first started to read your post i thought did i write this while drunk and don't remember...hehehe Anyhow, very similar. My wife went to America ... Read More
Interesting customs and traditions in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living outside of our home country requires us to adapt to a new culture and different traditions. What are some of the cultural specifics in Brazil? What are some of the traditional beliefs and cultural practices that you have ...
Thank you very much Robel, Yes, I am happy that you read my post for what is was intended, as a warning about one aspect of life in Brazil, but it is a very big aspect to consider for People such as myself. I had other replies from the same post I ... Read More
Interesting customs and traditions in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living outside of our home country requires us to adapt to a new culture and different traditions. What are some of the cultural specifics in Brazil? What are some of the traditional beliefs and cultural practices that you have ...
Thank you very much for the concern, and the info...i will look into in detail. I sincerely hope my post was not trying to cry about poor me, as I was truly only trying to give people my age or older with health issues a true and very important ... Read More
Interesting customs and traditions in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living outside of our home country requires us to adapt to a new culture and different traditions. What are some of the cultural specifics in Brazil? What are some of the traditional beliefs and cultural practices that you have ...
I love where I lived in Brazil (Porto Seguro, Arraial d'Ajuda Bahia) it is quite beautiful, very peaceful, cheaper than dirt to live and actually quite safe. But as a man of 51 with medicle issues including heart issues, one may think twice or ... Read More
Overstay in Brasil, new visa? by barrettt
I overstayed in Brasil last year, for 102 days, and have to pay the maximum fine, but I was also told that I have to get a new visa from the officer. I've researched for days and found nothing about anyone else having to get a new visa. I have ...
I currently live in Porto Seguro, Bahia Brasil. Am engaged to a Brazilian. Like you have overstayed and always had same question. We went directly to the Federal Police station at the International airport here and got the answer Directly from them ... Read More