Al
@abthree
American and Brazilian citizen
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About me
American and Brazilian
Speaks English, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, some Spanish
Registration: 28 December 2017
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Overstayed, prior to new VISA rules for US citizens and Fines by KSM1976
i would love some help on my somewhat tricky situation. I overstayed in late 2024 to early 2025 for a total of 110 days. I left March 5th 2025.I was given a document that stated my fine and to my surprise it was only R$1100...yes only 1100 not ...
002/26/26 @KSM1976. Welcome! Very interesting questions. Let's address them in order.If you have a document that the Federal Police issued to you on departure, that document should be treated as authoritative when you return, and ... Read More
Recently Naturalized, and RF is being an absolute pain by Jesus Chrysler
So anyway, I was naturalized this past month. Upon contacting the RF to alter my data, my data in e-CAC still shows me as being an US citizen, but now I am listed as having been born here in Brasil.Whoever is responding to the emails and is ...
02/21/26 When I was naturalized, the portaria read:"Conceder a nacionalidade brasileira, por naturalização, às pessoas abaixo relacionadas, nos termos do Art. 12, II, "a", da Constituição Federal, e em conformidade ... Read More
The New CIN for Naturalized Brazilian Citizens by abthree
08/08/24 The old, handmade Registro Geral (RG) for Brazilian Citizens is being gradually replaced by the Carteira de Identidade Nacional (CIN) during the coming years. Citizens over 60 can go in to request one without an appointment, so I started ...
02/21/26 Haha, I can't even get my CIN because someone at the RF doesn't know the difference between "naturalidade" and "nacionalidade," insisting that I am a US citizen born in Brasil... after I have naturalized. - @Jesus ChryslerHi. See my ... Read More
Recently Naturalized, and RF is being an absolute pain by Jesus Chrysler
So anyway, I was naturalized this past month. Upon contacting the RF to alter my data, my data in e-CAC still shows me as being an US citizen, but now I am listed as having been born here in Brasil.Whoever is responding to the emails and is ...
02/21/26 Whoever is responding to the emails and is responsible for my data insists that my "naturalidade" is Brazilian and my "nacionalidade" is USA, because that is the language used in the portaria to announce my naturalization. They are now ... Read More
Brazil migratory year rules by thehecticheretic
Hi guys,I need some guidance regarding an issue with entering Brazil. I hold a Moroccan passport which allows me to visit Brazil for upto 90 days per entry for a total of 180 days per year. And this year I made 4 trips there and accumulated 179 ...
02/19/26 @openandlock. There's a fundamental discrepancy between the rolling 365 day window, which is the administrative tool that both the Justice Ministry and the Foreign Ministry use to guarantee that holders of Visitor Visas, Visa Waivers, ... Read More
VPN's ANYONE by Roddie Simmons
Bom Dia! i have had a really rough week. hint my YouTube computer blew up. My quick question is about anyone who has a VPN or would recomend a brand. I currently have EXPRESS VPN and it is usually the best, but with my computer situation, I have to ...
02/18/26 @Roddie Simmons. I've been using Private Internet Access -- PIA -- as my VPN for twelve years now, and have been very satisfied with them. I have their software running on all my devices -- computers, tablets, phones, smart TV ... Read More
How do I become a reading or obtain an RG by pablov
Hello,I am a U.S. citizen married to a Brazilian national. We were legally married in the United States and have already registered the marriage in Brazil.Due to ongoing immigration processing in the U.S., we are currently living apart. At this ...
02/12/26 thanks you for the info. Is there a way to do that during a visit at the polícia federal without having to stay for a year? I assume they only know of your tenure by the entry date on the passport? - @pablovNo, that isn't all that ... Read More
Simple Question - Are US Social Security funds taxed in Brazil? by bepmoht
I searched the forum for this but only found a post which was discussing pension disbursements. I’d like to know only about my monthly social security deposit I get from Uncle Sam. Are these monies taxable or not in Brazil?Thanks in ...
02/12/26 My understanding is that if you are a resident or tax resident in Brazil, they are taxable. In fact, I was told I would need to pay taxes monthly on all US income, and you can’t wait until the end of the year because penalties will be ... Read More
Has anyone given up their residence visa for another type? by sjpetzold
I know this topic has been covered a lot but I think a lot of the posts may be outdated. For personal reasons, I am considering giving up my residence visa and getting a different type, like the Family Reunion (Vitem XI) or Retirement (Vitem XIV). ...
02/12/26 @sjpetzold. Great to see you again! I'm confused: I thought that you were already a permanent resident by virtue of your marriage. If you have a CRNM on that basis, you should never need a visa to enter and leave ... Read More
How do I become a reading or obtain an RG by pablov
Hello,I am a U.S. citizen married to a Brazilian national. We were legally married in the United States and have already registered the marriage in Brazil.Due to ongoing immigration processing in the U.S., we are currently living apart. At this ...
02/12/26 @pablov. Welcome, Pablo! To become a Brazilian citizen and obtain a Carteira de Identidade Nacional (CIN, the relatively new replacement for the RG) the spouse of a Brazilian citizen must have a CRNM (Carteira de Registro ... Read More
Retirement Visa for Brazil by abthree
The Brazilian Government has approved a replacement for the old Permanent Visa for Retirees, that was eliminated for new applicants as part of the 2017 Immigration Reform. As was the case with the old Permanent Visa (VIPER) for family reunion, the ...
02/09/26 @kilobravo. It's great to read that things are going so well for you. You'll be renewing your Authorization for Residency with the Federal Police, not a visa. Once you got into Brazil and got your CRNM, the visa had done its job, and ... Read More
Slow travel family planning advice by GlobeTrotter427
I’m 62 and love slow travel / living abroad (Mediterranean region). Ideally 3-6 months in each “home base” location, return each year. No children yet, but still want to have 1 or 2, or adopt with my 42 yo partner. Crazy?
02/09/26 @Globe Trotter427. The "slow travel" part of your plan sounds fun and doable to me, as long as you have the finances to sustain it for as long as you want. Just make sure to track your days against the in-country time permitted ... Read More
No More Paying A Ransom for Amazon.com Orders by Roddie Simmons
Let me explain. This is not something I think will happen to others, hopefully. I live in a very small village of less than 3,000 people in Northeastern Brazil. There are times when I do not think I can get a product locally (i.e., my computer ...
02/08/26 @Roddie Simmons. That does sound frustrating. But as you say, you live pretty far off the beaten track; Sky Postal is mediocre at best in my experience, but it sounds like they're the only game in town out your way. If your disputes with ... Read More
Anyone move solo to Florianópolis from the US? by EvJDot
Hey everyone — I’ve been reading a lot of threads here and wanted to ask a more specific question, because I’m having trouble finding experiences that match my situation.I’m a single guy in my late 30s currently living in ...
02/06/26 @EvjDot. Best of luck to you. As you run into additional questions, we're here to help.You are correct in observing that most people whose experiences you read about here seem to be spouses of Brazilians. That's because being the spouse, ... Read More
Anyone move solo to Florianópolis from the US? by EvJDot
Hey everyone — I’ve been reading a lot of threads here and wanted to ask a more specific question, because I’m having trouble finding experiences that match my situation.I’m a single guy in my late 30s currently living in ...
02/05/26 Welcome, @EvJDot. Your plan sounds reasonable, especially if you follow through on your plans for learning some Portuguese before you come, and intensify that on arrival. The Federal University of Santa Catarina in ... Read More