kilobravo
South African expat in Brazil
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About me
South African
Lives in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina
Registration: 06 August 2018
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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 ...
Another update. I was able to contact a very helpful lady at the MJ who sent me a very complete and detailed set of instructions, which I am busy decoding and following to the letter!If I am successful in my application, I will update this post and ... 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 ...
A quick update.The entire process seems to be either deliberately confusing or that nothing has been updated on the websites for years, or the PF and MJ are simply ignorant, not sure which.Despite repeated e-mails since February, neither the PF nor ... 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 ...
@bepmoht Thanks. I did see that they had opened one there, but wasn't aware you could just walk in. I shall give it a try!The e-mails I've been sending and receiving are from there, but maybe they'll be more helpful in person.I shall report back. 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 ...
Hi everyone,I eventually received a response from the PF in Floripa, where they say I need to register my visa.Seeing I have already done so and have a valid CRNM, I'm a bit confused by this. Do I re-register my visa once again to renew my CRNM? ... 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 ...
@bepmoht I wouldn't be surprised, I have e-mailed the PF about it, but no response yet, probably enjoying Carnaval! 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 ...
@abthree Thanks for your response, much appreciated.I find it weird that I cannot find anyone who has ever seemed to apply for the renewal of a CRNM on a retirement visa, have all those who succeeded lapsed into dementia?An update from me:I ... 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 ...
I can't seem to edit my post above.Could it be this option: Obter Autorização de Residência " Solicitar residência" , " Renovar residência" , " Transformar residência" ? 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 ...
Good morning all.Since my last post here in October 2024, a lot has happened. I managed to find a really nice apartment in São José about 15 minutes by Uber from the centre of Florianópolis - much cheaper here on the ... Read More
South African tax emigration
Hi everyone,Does anyone here have any personal experience with financial emigration from South Africa?Do I need the services of a tax consultant here, or do I just go and see Receita Federal in my area?I'm living in Florianópolis, so a local ... 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 ...
Good morning to everyone.So I'm here, in Florianópolis - I eventually made it.Thanks to everyone for the advice and support throughout this journey.Getting my temporary RNM from the PF here was quick and easy, although I had to wait a month ... 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 ...
@Pablo888 I must be honest, I don't know anyone in the South African expat community in Brasil, all of my friends, and I mean all of them, are Brasileiro(a) - so where the majority of South Africans find themselves in Brasil, I wouldn't be able to ... 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 ...
@Drjmagic Obrigado, eu aprecio muito. 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 ...
@Pablo888 Thank you, I'm amazed at how quickly it has all come together, and very thankful too! The staff at the consulate in Cape Town were really amazing.Afrikaans is a weird mixture of Dutch and Flemish which has morphed over 400 years into the ... 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 ...
@abthree Thank you very much. I do speak very basic Portuguese, my friends understand me for the most part, the learning curve will be the colloquial stuff. A friend used "te daria um salve" the other day, and I didn't have the vaguest idea what ... 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 ...
An update on my story if it may help anyone.I received an e-mail from the consulate in Cape Town last week requesting I make an appointment for a personal interview, which I did.Flew to Cape Town yesterday, went to the consulate and was greeted by a ... Read More