brasilienfreund20
French expat in Brazil
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Registration: 29 March 2018
Tip: PIX even without a bank account by brasilienfreund20
Olá everyone, for anyone in Brazil without a RNE, you know how difficult or let's say impossible it is to open a bank account in Brazil. I tried everything from Banco do Brasil, Bradesco to C6 and Nubank and at some stage of the process ...
@rraypo you need to create an Apple ID for the Brazilian App Store. That's what I did. CPF is required for this, as well as to register in the Banqi App. But, short update. I've been blocked once from the app, since they were asking for my ... Read More
Digital Nomad Visa Migrante Web by Cakinator
I wanted to start a new thread/post on this as the first one Abthree posted kind of got inundated with conversations about Overstaying. But is [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=973331]here[/url]for reference My question is has ...
A nightmare: that nomad visa is supposed to make things easier, but I wonder if anyone has successfully applied using this "unique" online system on via migranteweb. Read More
Digital Nomad Visa Migrante Web by Cakinator
I wanted to start a new thread/post on this as the first one Abthree posted kind of got inundated with conversations about Overstaying. But is [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=973331]here[/url]for reference My question is has ...
Did you manage to get a digital certificate which will be needed in order to run the plugin? I got lost at some point and forgot about the nomad visa. Read More
Tip: PIX even without a bank account by brasilienfreund20
Olá everyone, for anyone in Brazil without a RNE, you know how difficult or let's say impossible it is to open a bank account in Brazil. I tried everything from Banco do Brasil, Bradesco to C6 and Nubank and at some stage of the process ...
@texan. Yes indeed. Many "golpes" through WhatsApp, requesting PIX transfers. Read More
Tip: PIX even without a bank account
Olá everyone, for anyone in Brazil without a RNE, you know how difficult or let's say impossible it is to open a bank account in Brazil. I tried everything from Banco do Brasil, Bradesco to C6 and Nubank and at some stage of the process ... Read More
Brazil Authorizes Legal Residency for Digital Nomads January 24, 2022 by abthree
Per CNIg Resolution No. 45, published in the Diário Federal da União on January 24, 2022, digital nomads will now be able to apply for residency in Brazil. In order to qualify, applicants will be required to provide: 1. A declaration ...
abthree and texan. I'm still confused why the PF employee told me that the request can't be done at the PF in Lapa and I should contact Ministerio de Justica. The "ministerio de Justiça in São Paulo" I found on google ... Read More
Brazil Authorizes Legal Residency for Digital Nomads January 24, 2022 by abthree
Per CNIg Resolution No. 45, published in the Diário Federal da União on January 24, 2022, digital nomads will now be able to apply for residency in Brazil. In order to qualify, applicants will be required to provide: 1. A declaration ...
@abthree, sorry I missed this reply. Thanks you as always :) Def no "resolução" showing on phone, I print and highlight the parts. Learned from that. :D Read More
Brazil Authorizes Legal Residency for Digital Nomads January 24, 2022 by abthree
Per CNIg Resolution No. 45, published in the Diário Federal da União on January 24, 2022, digital nomads will now be able to apply for residency in Brazil. In order to qualify, applicants will be required to provide: 1. A declaration ...
@abthree, you were absolutely right about the "uncomfortable place to be" Just got back from PF - Lapa. So as always they told me to skip the line and head directly to the third floor Visa Extensions. As you could have guessed: NO ONE ... Read More
Brazil Authorizes Legal Residency for Digital Nomads January 24, 2022 by abthree
Per CNIg Resolution No. 45, published in the Diário Federal da União on January 24, 2022, digital nomads will now be able to apply for residency in Brazil. In order to qualify, applicants will be required to provide: 1. A declaration ...
@abthree, you were absolutely right about the "uncomfortable place to be" Just got back from PF - Lapa. So as always they told me to skip the line and head directly to the third floor Visa Extensions. As you could have guessed: NO ONE ... Read More
Brazil Authorizes Legal Residency for Digital Nomads January 24, 2022 by abthree
Per CNIg Resolution No. 45, published in the Diário Federal da União on January 24, 2022, digital nomads will now be able to apply for residency in Brazil. In order to qualify, applicants will be required to provide: 1. A declaration ...
@abthree " ....and that can be an uncomfortable place to be." - so true hahah! *rir pra não chorar Read More
Brazil Authorizes Legal Residency for Digital Nomads January 24, 2022 by abthree
Per CNIg Resolution No. 45, published in the Diário Federal da União on January 24, 2022, digital nomads will now be able to apply for residency in Brazil. In order to qualify, applicants will be required to provide: 1. A declaration ...
... I went through the requirements. It doesn't state that the job contract needs to be legalised neither translated. (the birth certificate instead it's mentioned that it needs to be legalised and sworn translated). I try to go to Lapa or ... Read More
Brazil Authorizes Legal Residency for Digital Nomads January 24, 2022 by abthree
Per CNIg Resolution No. 45, published in the Diário Federal da União on January 24, 2022, digital nomads will now be able to apply for residency in Brazil. In order to qualify, applicants will be required to provide: 1. A declaration ...
WOW. thank you abthree. I'm in shock. It's exactly what I was looking for. Read More
Looking for apartment lease in SP by Californian.in.SP
I'm planning to relocate to SP from the US in late Fall early Winter this year. I'm looking for 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (with or without furniture) apartment. I'm looking for landlord who has US bank account so I can pay for rent ...
Hey there, have you tried services like https://housi.com or https://www.quintoandar.com.br ? Housi are serviced flat all around São Paulo, basically like airbnb. A friend of mine stayed with them next to Avenida Paulista. For myself, I use ... Read More
Overstay fine - never got a fine? by Habber
Hi all, I have an EU passport and would like to re-enter Brazil. Long story short: Back in 2018 i left Brazil after having overstayed almost 1 1/2 years. Now I would like to revisit but I'm scared/uncertain of the fine for overstaying. Back in ...
no problem Habber. In my case, I remember when I left Brazil I received already the amount, there was no extra fees. But again, that was before they changed the whole immigration laws. I'm also interested what about the the late fee / ... Read More
Overstay fine - never got a fine? by Habber
Hi all, I have an EU passport and would like to re-enter Brazil. Long story short: Back in 2018 i left Brazil after having overstayed almost 1 1/2 years. Now I would like to revisit but I'm scared/uncertain of the fine for overstaying. Back in ...
Hey Habber, my experience: back in 2015 I after a 3 month overstay, I had to pay my 800 R$ fine upon arrival in CASH. Unfortunately I had no idea. I only had my credit card with me. So two PF officials guarded me to an ATM outside of the ... Read More
Applying for a residence permit in Sao Paulo (family reunion) by EdyNoBrasil
Ola pessoal, tudo bem? I wanted to ask if it is possible to accomplish the resident permit process within 90 days while on tourist visa? I was warned by the Brazilian consulate in Berlin, that it might not be possible to collect and translate all ...
Thank you EdynoBrasil for the info and the link: https://www.in.gov.br/en/web/dou/-/portaria-n-25/2021-direx/pf-de-17-de-agosto-de-2021-340771055 Very useful. Read More
Policia Federal online form( reuniao familiar) by KatHScott
Good day to you all ! Can anyone help, please? Do I need to print the PF online form to take with the other documents ? I don´t remember seeing any print option when I finished filling the form. Do I need to get authenticated copies ...
Hey, I showed the print of the police clearance from Spain with the E-apostille number on it in order to validate it online. They said that it’s enough but they asked for sworn translation of the document. But I only went to request info if ... Read More
Policia Federal online form( reuniao familiar) by KatHScott
Good day to you all ! Can anyone help, please? Do I need to print the PF online form to take with the other documents ? I don´t remember seeing any print option when I finished filling the form. Do I need to get authenticated copies ...
Thanks for your answer. Lol, questioning FBI. Ay Brasil. Glad everything turned out well. Read More
Policia Federal online form( reuniao familiar) by KatHScott
Good day to you all ! Can anyone help, please? Do I need to print the PF online form to take with the other documents ? I don´t remember seeing any print option when I finished filling the form. Do I need to get authenticated copies ...
Hey tarington, one question: why would they ask for an updated marriage certification? Read More
Applying for a residence permit in Sao Paulo (family reunion) by EdyNoBrasil
Ola pessoal, tudo bem? I wanted to ask if it is possible to accomplish the resident permit process within 90 days while on tourist visa? I was warned by the Brazilian consulate in Berlin, that it might not be possible to collect and translate all ...
A true nightmare 😖 much better to be in Germany and have it ready before flying to BR Read More
Applying for a residence permit in Sao Paulo (family reunion) by EdyNoBrasil
Ola pessoal, tudo bem? I wanted to ask if it is possible to accomplish the resident permit process within 90 days while on tourist visa? I was warned by the Brazilian consulate in Berlin, that it might not be possible to collect and translate all ...
it sounds so easy, but unfortunately I don't have the e-reader lol. They are trying, but at the end I guess the best way is to request it in person as you do :( Read More
Applying for a residence permit in Sao Paulo (family reunion) by EdyNoBrasil
Ola pessoal, tudo bem? I wanted to ask if it is possible to accomplish the resident permit process within 90 days while on tourist visa? I was warned by the Brazilian consulate in Berlin, that it might not be possible to collect and translate all ...
thanks for replying. German bureaucracy is a nightmare honestly. For the criminal record did you request it by mail there - Bundesamt für Justiz – Besucherservice – Adenauerallee 99 – 103 53113 Bonn I believe it's the ... Read More
Permanent Residency - Police Clearance by gabbiecorrea
Good day everyone, My husband is gonna apply for PR in Brazil, and on the Policia Federal says [i]"Certidões de antecedentes criminais ou documento equivalente emitido pela autoridade judicial competente de onde tenha residido nos ...
oh thanks for clarifying abthree :) I was already shaking since I'm in the process of preparing the papers Read More
Permanent Residency - Police Clearance by gabbiecorrea
Good day everyone, My husband is gonna apply for PR in Brazil, and on the Policia Federal says [i]"Certidões de antecedentes criminais ou documento equivalente emitido pela autoridade judicial competente de onde tenha residido nos ...
Came on a tourist waiver and started it here.06/15/21 With the partial exception of family reunification (which currently seems to be a gray area at the discretion of the Federal Police), tourist visas/visa waivers can't be bootstrapped into ... Read More
Applying for a residence permit in Sao Paulo (family reunion) by EdyNoBrasil
Ola pessoal, tudo bem? I wanted to ask if it is possible to accomplish the resident permit process within 90 days while on tourist visa? I was warned by the Brazilian consulate in Berlin, that it might not be possible to collect and translate all ...
Hey Edy, thanks for your post. One question: Did the marriage certificate with parents name on it work for you without need of a birth certificate? Also, does someone know if he união estável certificate done in a cartório will ... Read More
Polícia Federal: 60 days stay extension due to covid19 by brasilienfreund20
Ola familia, Today I went to polícia federal in Lapa and I handed my German passport to the guy working at “visa extensions”. Actually I knew already that most of us from Schengen countries are not granted any extensions but I ...
thanks for your feedback. In my case it was 5 min. But she also had to leave the desk and asks collegues. At least we all know by now that the 60 day 100 $ is a legit policy :) Read More
covid19 PCR tests in São Paulo? by brasilienfreund20
Hi everyone, has anyone get tested in São Paulo? If so, can you share your experience? I wonder if getting tested at a public hospital (I have SUS document), they will give me some kind of document in English in order to travel back home? Or ...
@paulthepom Sorry I didn’t respond earlier. I thought so too. I don’t want to be stressed for 48 hours. But actually I did the test in the Einstein unit at 18.00 and I had the results the next day at 13.00 published online in Spanish ... Read More
Extension of a tourist visa by paulthepom
Hi I have a 90 day tourist visa and I need some advice with regards to getting a visa extension please Cheers Paul
I went to the PF one week before my 90 days limit and I was told that I should come back on my first overstay day in order to pay one day fine of 100 reais. So I believe that PF can't issue the extension during the legal 90 days stay. Read More
Extension of a tourist visa by paulthepom
Hi I have a 90 day tourist visa and I need some advice with regards to getting a visa extension please Cheers Paul
Also, not sure where you're from in Europe. But I booked my flight back with LATAM. Sáo Paulo - Madrid. I paid around 250 euros and the flight was completely empty, so every passenger had his own line to sleep. I was very happy. Read More
Extension of a tourist visa by paulthepom
Hi I have a 90 day tourist visa and I need some advice with regards to getting a visa extension please Cheers Paul
hey Jano, nice to hear that. I received 60 days for 100 reais in Sáo Paulo. So you got a bargain lol :) Thank God they make it really easy. Read More
Polícia Federal: 60 days stay extension due to covid19 by brasilienfreund20
Ola familia, Today I went to polícia federal in Lapa and I handed my German passport to the guy working at “visa extensions”. Actually I knew already that most of us from Schengen countries are not granted any extensions but I ...
Just updating: I left Brazil two weeks ago on my 60 days extension permit, which I mentioned earlier in this chat. The PF -girl at the airport had no clue and took the papers and had to see a supervisor. 5 min she came back and told me that she ... Read More
Extension of a tourist visa by paulthepom
Hi I have a 90 day tourist visa and I need some advice with regards to getting a visa extension please Cheers Paul
Not sure if we're talking about the 90 visa free stay extension or tourist visa, but I just went to PF in Lapa without appointment. You don't have to wait in line, you just go to the main entrance and they'll tell you to go to the second ... Read More
covid19 PCR tests in São Paulo? by brasilienfreund20
Hi everyone, has anyone get tested in São Paulo? If so, can you share your experience? I wonder if getting tested at a public hospital (I have SUS document), they will give me some kind of document in English in order to travel back home? Or ...
Thanks paul. Since my flight is latam. I found out there is a discount when u get tested at albert Einstein. So the funny thing is that the unit at Guarulhos airport doesn’t belong to that agreement. I have my test today at Albert ... Read More
Tourist visa extension by Drjmagic
Hi everyone, I think I've seen this topic before but I couldnt find anything in the archives. Maybe, with COVID craziness, there are new regulations or requirements. A couple of questions: 1) I read that I need to prove that I have sufficient ...
Hi Analisaskate, One question: copies of what exactly? In my case I only showed my passport and yes I had to pay the fee in cash. But they have a caixa bank atm inside right next to the counter Read More
Extension of a tourist visa by paulthepom
Hi I have a 90 day tourist visa and I need some advice with regards to getting a visa extension please Cheers Paul
Texanbrazil, thanks for the further explanation. Read More
Extension of a tourist visa by paulthepom
Hi I have a 90 day tourist visa and I need some advice with regards to getting a visa extension please Cheers Paul
Hi TexanBrasil, Thanks a lot for this info. Do you have an idea what this mean: Art. 1º The deadline for immigration regularization of foreigners who have expired identification documents from March 16, 2020, is extended until September 16, ... Read More
Extension of a tourist visa by paulthepom
Hi I have a 90 day tourist visa and I need some advice with regards to getting a visa extension please Cheers Paul
I will definitely ask at the airport and let you know in this post. Read More
Extension of a tourist visa by paulthepom
Hi I have a 90 day tourist visa and I need some advice with regards to getting a visa extension please Cheers Paul
Hey GringaGirl, I'm also wondering the same. If my 60 days extension a) "take away" 60 days from my next 90 day permit for Brazil once I come back b) will extend by 60 days the time I need to stay abroad in order to come back to ... Read More
Polícia Federal: 60 days stay extension due to covid19 by brasilienfreund20
Ola familia, Today I went to polícia federal in Lapa and I handed my German passport to the guy working at “visa extensions”. Actually I knew already that most of us from Schengen countries are not granted any extensions but I ...
I just received my 60 day extension paying a one day (100 R$) fine. - Huge line at the entrance, but you just go straight to the main door and say you "extensão de visto" and skip the line. - In the third floor you hand in your ... Read More
Polícia Federal: 60 days stay extension due to covid19 by brasilienfreund20
Ola familia, Today I went to polícia federal in Lapa and I handed my German passport to the guy working at “visa extensions”. Actually I knew already that most of us from Schengen countries are not granted any extensions but I ...
Oh wow what a nice surprise. I will go tomorrow one my first overstay day so I will keep you posted. Congrats again Read More
Polícia Federal: 60 days stay extension due to covid19 by brasilienfreund20
Ola familia, Today I went to polícia federal in Lapa and I handed my German passport to the guy working at “visa extensions”. Actually I knew already that most of us from Schengen countries are not granted any extensions but I ...
Oh wow what a nice surprise. I will go tomorrow one my first overstay day so I will keep you posted. Congrats again Read More
CRNM e Residência; Agendamentos in Lapa by GuestPoster302
“Interviewed” and received my Protocolo today, and subsequently noticed several things. 1) It appears that the PF are accepting a very, VERY limited number of people who have not been able to schedule an agendamento online. Not sure if ...
Texanbrazil, thanks a lot for this link. I've seen they offer: "One birth certificate (multilingual form) with Apostille. Apostilles are generally issued by the authorities in German only. 179 us$" It may cost more, but since it ... Read More
CRNM e Residência; Agendamentos in Lapa by GuestPoster302
“Interviewed” and received my Protocolo today, and subsequently noticed several things. 1) It appears that the PF are accepting a very, VERY limited number of people who have not been able to schedule an agendamento online. Not sure if ...
Oh abthree, thanks so much for explaining every step in detail. I really appreciate. Read More
Polícia Federal: 60 days stay extension due to covid19 by brasilienfreund20
Ola familia, Today I went to polícia federal in Lapa and I handed my German passport to the guy working at “visa extensions”. Actually I knew already that most of us from Schengen countries are not granted any extensions but I ...
I believe you should be able to extend. When are you going? I hope everything works well for you. I will give a feedback on March 2nd once I pay the one day fine. Read More
CRNM e Residência; Agendamentos in Lapa by GuestPoster302
“Interviewed” and received my Protocolo today, and subsequently noticed several things. 1) It appears that the PF are accepting a very, VERY limited number of people who have not been able to schedule an agendamento online. Not sure if ...
:sosad: getting a permanent visa and a RNE for Brazil is the most complicated task I've ever faced in my life. Feels like every time I take one step forward, they request three more documents which I'm unable to provide right now unless I ... Read More
CRNM e Residência; Agendamentos in Lapa by GuestPoster302
“Interviewed” and received my Protocolo today, and subsequently noticed several things. 1) It appears that the PF are accepting a very, VERY limited number of people who have not been able to schedule an agendamento online. Not sure if ...
Hi Texanbrazil, I just sent an email to my "Standesamt", which is like a registry office where my birth is registered. Their website only mentiones that cost for a copy of the birth book, which is 10 euros, so I asked whether they offer ... Read More
CRNM e Residência; Agendamentos in Lapa by GuestPoster302
“Interviewed” and received my Protocolo today, and subsequently noticed several things. 1) It appears that the PF are accepting a very, VERY limited number of people who have not been able to schedule an agendamento online. Not sure if ...
Germany is a party to the Apostille Convention, so you'll be able to have it apostilled by the German authorities - that should make it a little easier. In fact, the Embassy will not legalize it, just refer you to them. Sworn Translations ... Read More
CRNM e Residência; Agendamentos in Lapa by GuestPoster302
“Interviewed” and received my Protocolo today, and subsequently noticed several things. 1) It appears that the PF are accepting a very, VERY limited number of people who have not been able to schedule an agendamento online. Not sure if ...
oh wow abthree, thank you a lot for your input. I never heard of this website. Read More
CRNM e Residência; Agendamentos in Lapa by GuestPoster302
“Interviewed” and received my Protocolo today, and subsequently noticed several things. 1) It appears that the PF are accepting a very, VERY limited number of people who have not been able to schedule an agendamento online. Not sure if ...
HaDov, thanks for clarifying. I guess there is no way round for this birth certificate. Because of one document I need to travel to my hometown where I haven't been in 20 years, get this document and then send it to Berlin to Brazilian embassy ... Read More
CRNM e Residência; Agendamentos in Lapa by GuestPoster302
“Interviewed” and received my Protocolo today, and subsequently noticed several things. 1) It appears that the PF are accepting a very, VERY limited number of people who have not been able to schedule an agendamento online. Not sure if ...
Thanks for your reply. So wouldn’t be my German ID a legal document as well apart from my passport? Did you need to show your birth certificate at some point? Thank you Read More
CRNM e Residência; Agendamentos in Lapa by GuestPoster302
“Interviewed” and received my Protocolo today, and subsequently noticed several things. 1) It appears that the PF are accepting a very, VERY limited number of people who have not been able to schedule an agendamento online. Not sure if ...
When Identity document does not show filiation, a birth certificate is mandatory!Sorry to ask but what is filiation exactly? Read More
CRNM e Residência; Agendamentos in Lapa by GuestPoster302
“Interviewed” and received my Protocolo today, and subsequently noticed several things. 1) It appears that the PF are accepting a very, VERY limited number of people who have not been able to schedule an agendamento online. Not sure if ...
Yes I understand. I thought it was necessary when marrying but when applying for student visa. My bad Read More
CRNM e Residência; Agendamentos in Lapa by GuestPoster302
“Interviewed” and received my Protocolo today, and subsequently noticed several things. 1) It appears that the PF are accepting a very, VERY limited number of people who have not been able to schedule an agendamento online. Not sure if ...
HaDov, may I ask where are you from and how did you achieve your residence based on what? Today I was in Lapa as well and asking for a student visa (whilst in Brazil) and all I'm missing is my birth certificate with apostilha, which is ... Read More
Polícia Federal: 60 days stay extension due to covid19
Ola familia, Today I went to polícia federal in Lapa and I handed my German passport to the guy working at “visa extensions”. Actually I knew already that most of us from Schengen countries are not granted any extensions but I ... Read More
covid19 PCR tests in São Paulo? by brasilienfreund20
Hi everyone, has anyone get tested in São Paulo? If so, can you share your experience? I wonder if getting tested at a public hospital (I have SUS document), they will give me some kind of document in English in order to travel back home? Or ...
Thanks, I will Check Drogasil or São Paulo drogaria. Not sure if they print the result in English as well. Everything has gotten so complicated Read More
Extending 90-day Visa
Lol yeah me too. Well I actually expected no one working on carnaval Friday afternoon 5 pm. Glad you made it Read More
covid19 PCR tests in São Paulo?
Hi everyone, has anyone get tested in São Paulo? If so, can you share your experience? I wonder if getting tested at a public hospital (I have SUS document), they will give me some kind of document in English in order to travel back home? Or ... Read More
Extending 90-day Visa by emerald788
Hi all, I'm an Irish passport holder here on a 90-day tourist visa. The 90 days ends in one month. I want to extend my stay another 90 days. I'm in Sao Paulo, and I know I need to go to the Policia Federal at Guarulhos airport. But how ...
Just as a sidenote, I went to Policia Federal in Lapa yesterday Friday and even though Google mentions opening hours until 17:30, at 16:30 they girls at the reception wouldn't let me in. Also, they said they only re-open to public on Wednesday, ... Read More
VITEM IV visa from Policia Federal while in Brazil? by brasilienfreund20
Hi everyone, I'm a bit confused. I read in this forum that someone mentioned that the Policia Federal is in charge in order to grant you a study or internship visa, is this true? (I'm here on a 90 visa free stay, since I'm German)
@abthree, sorry it's me one more time: I was checking the website of language school here in SP and they state: "Student Visa with aprenda² Beyond this, our ALEGRIA SOCIAL INTENSIVE course qualifies students for a 3 to 12 month ... Read More
Tourist visa extension by Drjmagic
Hi everyone, I think I've seen this topic before but I couldnt find anything in the archives. Maybe, with COVID craziness, there are new regulations or requirements. A couple of questions: 1) I read that I need to prove that I have sufficient ...
Note that as a US citizen, guerneca is entitled to up to 180 days in every 365, so could get an extension after 90 days. German citizens (and other EU citizens, unless their countries have separate agreements with Brazil) are entitled to only 90 ... Read More
VITEM IV visa from Policia Federal while in Brazil? by brasilienfreund20
Hi everyone, I'm a bit confused. I read in this forum that someone mentioned that the Policia Federal is in charge in order to grant you a study or internship visa, is this true? (I'm here on a 90 visa free stay, since I'm German)
abthree, thanks so much for your kind reply. I'm very surprised to hear that the 90-visa free days count as a visa which makes it possible to change the visa status. Wow, your answer just threw me away. I'll have a look at the link. Thank ... Read More
Tourist visa extension by Drjmagic
Hi everyone, I think I've seen this topic before but I couldnt find anything in the archives. Maybe, with COVID craziness, there are new regulations or requirements. A couple of questions: 1) I read that I need to prove that I have sufficient ...
oh wow, I had no idea PF would still grant extensions? I'm happy to hear that. Did you have to "justify" or is it just paying the fee and done? Read More
Tourist visa extension by Drjmagic
Hi everyone, I think I've seen this topic before but I couldnt find anything in the archives. Maybe, with COVID craziness, there are new regulations or requirements. A couple of questions: 1) I read that I need to prove that I have sufficient ...
guerneca, are you in Brazil on a visa or 90 days visa free stay? Read More
Visto de Permanência - União Estável by brasilienfreund20
Hey Everyone, I apologize if the the topic was already discussed, I couldn't find it in the search function. I've read in a post from @[i]hotspur[/i] that the "minimum 1 year união estável" has been dropped. Can someone ...
great advice. I also believe it's easier in a small town. Read More
VITEM IV visa from Policia Federal while in Brazil?
Hi everyone, I'm a bit confused. I read in this forum that someone mentioned that the Policia Federal is in charge in order to grant you a study or internship visa, is this true? (I'm here on a 90 visa free stay, since I'm German) Read More
Visto de Permanência - União Estável by brasilienfreund20
Hey Everyone, I apologize if the the topic was already discussed, I couldn't find it in the search function. I've read in a post from @[i]hotspur[/i] that the "minimum 1 year união estável" has been dropped. Can someone ...
Texan, I will bear this in mind. Thank You Read More
Visto de Permanência - União Estável by brasilienfreund20
Hey Everyone, I apologize if the the topic was already discussed, I couldn't find it in the search function. I've read in a post from @[i]hotspur[/i] that the "minimum 1 year união estável" has been dropped. Can someone ...
Nice to read your experience. hotspur is a user who wrote in 2015 this: Just a quick follow-up as I have now had my meeting to apply for the união estável. Everything was dealt with on the day and I now have that stamp in my passport, ... Read More
Visto de Permanência - União Estável by brasilienfreund20
Hey Everyone, I apologize if the the topic was already discussed, I couldn't find it in the search function. I've read in a post from @[i]hotspur[/i] that the "minimum 1 year união estável" has been dropped. Can someone ...
Thanks Texanbrazil. I appreciate. I trust the site yes, it's very clear, but I'm afraid maybe some agent won't be up to date with the latest requirements. So When I try to apply for the Visto Permanente and the CRNM and I show them a ... Read More
Visto de Permanência - União Estável
Hey Everyone, I apologize if the the topic was already discussed, I couldn't find it in the search function. I've read in a post from @hotspur that the "minimum 1 year união estável" has been dropped. Can someone ... Read More
New Tourist overstay penalty from 8 Reais to 120 Reais ?!?! by olepistole
Hello, i am here on a 3 month tourist visa and was told in the beginning i can just overstay and pay a fine of 8 reais a day and maximum 780 reais. Now i heard from a lawyer in Rio that this was changed and its now 120 Reais a day, Can anyone ...
They had everything stored in the system. No paper. And it was in 2015. So u should pay exactly what was the penalty back then. Read More
New Tourist overstay penalty from 8 Reais to 120 Reais ?!?! by olepistole
Hello, i am here on a 3 month tourist visa and was told in the beginning i can just overstay and pay a fine of 8 reais a day and maximum 780 reais. Now i heard from a lawyer in Rio that this was changed and its now 120 Reais a day, Can anyone ...
U pay and u r back in. Happened with me. I didnt have reais. So two policemen took me outside the immigration area to the ATM to get the 800 reais. Once paid. I received 90 days. Everyone was very friendly. Read More
New Tourist overstay penalty from 8 Reais to 120 Reais ?!?! by olepistole
Hello, i am here on a 3 month tourist visa and was told in the beginning i can just overstay and pay a fine of 8 reais a day and maximum 780 reais. Now i heard from a lawyer in Rio that this was changed and its now 120 Reais a day, Can anyone ...
Hey Shisha, any updates on your case? Did you manage to get married? There is a Cartorio en Alameda Santos in Sao Paulo, where they only ask for foreigners CPF and Passport. No birth certificate what so ever, but I guess for PF permanent visa you ... 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, ...
Thanks jim. Thats what i thought or hoped 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, ...
Raqasu, Is there another PF issuing vistos permanentes in São Paulo? I thought only the headquarter one in Lapa dealt with immigration. 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 got back from Policia Federal, Sao Paulo. She confirmed once again that I need the authenticated criminal record from my home country. Ok. But what's new to me is that: I asked what happens if the documents won't make it to Brazil during ... 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 ...
abthree. Thanks :) By the way. I went to a cartorio here in São Paulo in order to get a "união estável" with my boyfriend and they only asked for my passport and CPF. Hillarious isn't it? Everywhere on the internet it ... 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 abthree, Thanks for your reply. uhm I'm confused now. I just checked my first entries to Brazil back in 2014. And I spent 80 days the first time, I left to Germany and returned to Brazil just two weeks later and got another 90 days entry. ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required
Maybe it's a little bit off topic, but since I'm waiting for some documents to arrive to Brazil, I don't want to overstay my 90 days. Has someone experience with a quick hop to Foz de Iguaçu or Uruguay and get another 90 days just ... 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, ...
hi nickward, one question regarding "criminal record, authenticated and tranlasted" and "declaration that i was not prosecuted in brazil, or abroad, notarized" As I understand the first one is the criminal record from your ... 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, ...
Hi, I am applying for "reunião familiar" and the lady in the 3rd floor at the PF in Lapa told me that I'd need a criminal background check from where I lived in the past 5 years. I am confused now: is there another way instead of ... Read More