stevewaugh786
Pakistani expat in Thailand
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Tips/timeline for getting a Brazilian credit card by thetravelfox
I am curious from others' experience how long I should expect to wait before getting approved for a credit card? And for that matter, anything In particular I should be doing to increase my odds / limit once I get one?As of last month, I'm all ...
From NU bank conta digital, you can get an instant credit card approved for maybe 50/100 Reais, then you have to start using it and pay it and re-use it and keep doing it within the same monthly cycle, do it for 2-3 months then you can request a ... Read More
Higher education certificate accredited by MEC for Naturalization. by Shahbaz Shaikh786
I am searching a lot about the naturalization and Portuguese proficiency certificate as on the Brazil government site one point says..( Completion of a higher education or postgraduate course, held at a Brazilian educational institution, accredited ...
@Shahbaz Shaikh786 My process is completed today🥳🥳 In 4 months time the analysis MJSP got done. So it is possible to put application 1 month before you complete your 1 year in Brazil and also it can get done without biometrics, as ... Read More
Higher education certificate accredited by MEC for Naturalization. by Shahbaz Shaikh786
I am searching a lot about the naturalization and Portuguese proficiency certificate as on the Brazil government site one point says..( Completion of a higher education or postgraduate course, held at a Brazilian educational institution, accredited ...
Not yet!!! I emailed 2 IDs I found on their site. But no replies it's been 45 days now and my process is on MJSP analysis - @Shahbaz Shaikh786If you applied for naturalization before reaching 1 year on your RNM card, and did you have a fingerprint ... Read More
Completing the Naturalização form by alirkhorshid
Hello Friends,I am filling out the forms on the Federal Police website to apply for Brazilian Naturalização. In the section for ''Dado(s) do Registro Nacional Migratório''. There is a field where I have to enter a ...
That's the date of issuance of RNM card Read More
Provisional Naturalization/Naturalização provisório by HopefulExpat2
Has anyone applied for Naturalização provisório for their children after coming to Brazil? How was the process and how long did it take? i would like to do this for my eldest child and would like some info. Thanks
It can only be applied for kids who hold permanent residency and are under 10 years of age. After applying through the naturalizer se website, the process usually takes around 1 year to complete. During the process, you are required to go to ... 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 ...
So it means you have to update your CPF details from Estrangeiro to Brasileiro, in order to get the new CIN. It wasn't a problem to get RG without this retification as my whole naturalized family got their RGs Read More
NuBank, Wise, Remessa Online…?? by Kurterino
So I recently got an account with NuBank (the purple one), and I seem to be able to do pretty much everything I wanted/need to, which is mostly use PIX, and get cash and pay with less fees than by using a foreign CC for everything.But here’s ...
@Gasparzinho 777And why the need to do so? Read More
Polícia Federal Home Visit - Naturalization Process by Nomad Mundo
Good Evening...I would like to share some further information concerning the Federal Policia home visit during the Naturalization Process for the convenience of future/current applicants:-Federal Policia Home Visit:- The submission of the detailed ...
Home visits for citizenship applications are compulsory and If you got your residency based on marriage, then once the Policia federal agents arrive, you should be cohabitating with your husband which should be proven through your neighbors or the ... Read More
TAX IMPOSED FOR NATURALIZED BRAZILIAN TO OBTAIN VOTER ID by Nomad Mundo
Good evening.... I went to the local TRE office to receive my voter identification. They demanded that I pay tax/fine in order to obtain my ID since I needed to regualize my situation with not voting in the previous election. I received approval for ...
Yeah. I paid this fine myself too. Guess everybody pays this fine regardless of when they naturalized. It was just a minor amount. Nothing serious. Read More
Is it possible to travel with RNE to Mercosur countries by Ako Stephen
Hello everyone Please I will like to find out if AS a RNE holder is it possible to travel to the Mercosur countries.
Recently read someone's exprience of using the RNE to enter one of the mercosul countries. He was allowed entry using just the RNE. So if your passport country has visa exemption agreement with a Mercosul country, you'll be allowed to board the ... Read More
Farewell to Texanbrazil, Brazil Advisor by abthree
It is my deep sorrow to inform you that our colleague and friend here on the site, and my good friend in Real Life, Texanbrazil, passed away this morning after a long illness. Tex joined Expat in February of 2018, and enjoyed helping ...
It's a great loss to the community. I always appreciated his responses and help which was always on offer from him to anybody needing any kind of information about Brazil. Rest in Peace Sir Read More
Want to become a Brazilian citizen by Sean61574
Hello,I'm a American citizen and want to apply for citizenship under my daughter who has dual citizenship but lives in the U.S. she's 19 yrs old. Does anyone know if I would qualify under my daughter?
You both will have to move and live in Brazil. You'll first have to apply for PR based on having brazilian child. Then after receiving PR, you'll have to continue living in Brazil for at least 1 year continuously, learn Portuguese language, pass ... Read More
Best suburb to live in Rio De Janeiro by Petros Andriotis
Hi everyone. We are moving to Rio and we would like your input finding the best area. Somewhere as safe as possible, close to the beach, coffee shops, restaurants, nightlife and things to do in general. Areas in the proximity of city center offering ...
I recently lived in Rio for 1 year. I would not suggest it to anyone unless they MUST AND NEED TO LIVE in Rio. Nowhere is safe in Rio, even in zona sul. There are some less dangerous neighorhoods, some moderately dangerous and some very dangerous ... Read More
Naturalization timelines post Covid?
08/17/21 haragiar, In case no one has told you yet, here's what to do as soon as you find your name in the DOU, on the Portaria announcing your citizenship: 1. Print out several copies of the Portaria, at least up to and including the page ... Read More
Naturalization timelines post Covid?
Hi abthree, Thanks for sharing the link and your own timeline! I will probably go up and check with the PF next month or maybe sooner. Back in March I assumed since the biometrics were done it would go fast. :D :D I know the Ministry of Justice ... Read More
RG OR RNE after naturalization? by lucasluke
Hello All, Applied for naturalization and my name got published in DOU, will i get RNe without validation or RG, what is the next procedure now? any help would be helpful. thanks in advance..
Out of curiosity, what if your name is published in DOU while you are abroad, can you go to an embassy and make your passport with just the Portaria and CRNM? without the eleitor and miltiary exemption documents Read More
Moving to Santa Catarina state by KenAquarius
Hi, I am an American married to a Brazilian. I am looking at taking an early retirement and would like any information about nice cities and towns in Santa Catarina. It would be great to hear from anyone living there. My wife is from Rio but no ...
Wow 7 languages. What are those if I may ask? You are an inspiration for language learners ! Read More
Medical certificate for travel during COVID times
Hi Guys, The country I want to travel to, requires a Fit to fly certificate/letter from a doctor, in addition of a COVID19 PCR test. I am able to locate a lab which does the PCR test. But looking for places to do this fit to fly letter. Does ... Read More
The USA has stopped issuing new passport. Any ideas on here? by Gaby_Maspa
My American boyfriend passport is expired and he needs to travel from the US to São Paulo as soon as possible. Can someone help us? Thanks
This is just for tourists or PR holders as well? Read More
Considering Work in Brazil, Visa Quesions by cfenn006
I am a US citizen who is married to a Brazilian citizen with a 6-month-old daughter, living in a very chaotic situation. I own a home in Orlando where my wife is living and renting a room in Miami where I working on completing my degree. We have not ...
Excellent advice Robal. Exactly what I felt here during my short stay in Brazil. It's a good place for holiday and retirement, but not a good place to advance your career, unless you happen to start a business which clicks. Even a good ... Read More
Traveling Back To California by Fbailard
Am scheduled to fly back to San Francisco on Monday. It is not an urgent trip but should I risk going back at this time?
Does it mean that you just need a FIT TO FLY letter from a doctor which says that you don't have COVID-19 ? And no need the results of an actual COVID test? Read More
COVID 19 RT-PCR test without prescription? by stevewaugh786
H Guys, Currently it's a requirement to travel to many countries to have a COVID 19 RT-PCR test done within 72 hours of flight departure. I've searched on google and found some private labs doing the tests for around 350 Reais but medical ...
Thanks Robal. Really appreciate your detailed input on this. Read More
COVID 19 RT-PCR test without prescription? by stevewaugh786
H Guys, Currently it's a requirement to travel to many countries to have a COVID 19 RT-PCR test done within 72 hours of flight departure. I've searched on google and found some private labs doing the tests for around 350 Reais but medical ...
How do you write the tests yourself? You mean you make a prescription by yourself? lol Read More
COVID 19 RT-PCR test without prescription?
H Guys, Currently it's a requirement to travel to many countries to have a COVID 19 RT-PCR test done within 72 hours of flight departure. I've searched on google and found some private labs doing the tests for around 350 Reais but medical ... Read More
Period of staying in my country? by Ansar khan
Hello everyone, My naturalization process has been denied due to that i did not complete one year residency in Brazil and as well as due to lake of (certificado de antecedentes criminais da polícia) which is mandatory. to get the said ...
If for naturalization, Isn't Celpebras too tough a choice as now a days you have the option of just completing a Portuguese for Foreigners course at an institute accredited with MEC ? Read More
Traveling Back To California by Fbailard
Am scheduled to fly back to San Francisco on Monday. It is not an urgent trip but should I risk going back at this time?
What's the meaning of self quarantine here? Does it mean that You will be sent your way after arriving and officials both in Brazil and US will believe your word that you'll self quarantine? What if you don't do it? Read More
Period of staying in my country? by Ansar khan
Hello everyone, My naturalization process has been denied due to that i did not complete one year residency in Brazil and as well as due to lake of (certificado de antecedentes criminais da polícia) which is mandatory. to get the said ...
Just out of curiosity, will a leave of around 2 months in that 1 qualifying year will be OK? For instance, say a guy is in Brazil from 1 January, he goes abroad for a period of around 2 months (departs in Aug and return in late Sep), will he able ... Read More
Fraud protection on Brazilian Bank Cards? by stevewaugh786
Hi Guys, I've been in Brazil since last 7 months. Unfortunately my two US debit/ATM cards have been cloned during these just 7 months here and were used to withdraw a lot of cash before I could notice and had them blocked. Due to excellent ...
As mentioned, I hold Charles Schwab accounts and there's no fee to make a domestic/international wire transfer and their ATMs are fee free as well, and even reimbursing foreign ATM charges. I mostly use Banco24horas ATMs as they are ever present ... Read More
Fraud protection on Brazilian Bank Cards? by stevewaugh786
Hi Guys, I've been in Brazil since last 7 months. Unfortunately my two US debit/ATM cards have been cloned during these just 7 months here and were used to withdraw a lot of cash before I could notice and had them blocked. Due to excellent ...
I'm a globe trotter hailing from Pakistan. Created this profile once I was in Thailand. I've Visited and lived in many countries including the US, Europe and Asia. I got bank accounts and no foreign transaction fee cards from Schwab during ... Read More
Fraud protection on Brazilian Bank Cards? by stevewaugh786
Hi Guys, I've been in Brazil since last 7 months. Unfortunately my two US debit/ATM cards have been cloned during these just 7 months here and were used to withdraw a lot of cash before I could notice and had them blocked. Due to excellent ...
Thank you. How does the wire transfer from US bank to Brazil works? Are normal brazilian accounts even allowed to receive international wire transfers or needs to inform the bank? Are their any incoming charges involved and how do they convert the ... Read More
Fraud protection on Brazilian Bank Cards? by stevewaugh786
Hi Guys, I've been in Brazil since last 7 months. Unfortunately my two US debit/ATM cards have been cloned during these just 7 months here and were used to withdraw a lot of cash before I could notice and had them blocked. Due to excellent ...
I used my US cards to withdraw cash from ATMs only, and then used that cash to pay for literally everything here. Both of My cards were cloned at the ATMs in these 7 months. Before that, I've never had my cards cloned in all my life before ... Read More
Fraud protection on Brazilian Bank Cards?
Hi Guys, I've been in Brazil since last 7 months. Unfortunately my two US debit/ATM cards have been cloned during these just 7 months here and were used to withdraw a lot of cash before I could notice and had them blocked. Due to excellent ... Read More
Being a Member of amazon.com.br by GuestPoster204
I´m now a Prime member of amazon.com.br. Here´s my experience so far: 1. My Brazilian credit card was easily accepted as a payment for prime membership. 2. They did accept my US credit card as a payment for the R$7,600.53 in merchandise ...
What are the perks of amazon brazil prime membership? Read More
Street Crime in Brazil and Expats by abthree
I was the target of a street crime yesterday, just a minor chain grab, mostly unsuccessful and no injuries, but it made me think to remind myself and others of something that we probably all forget too often. I'm deeply integrated into this ...
Abthree, Really Sorry to hear that. Where did it happen? Which state and city do you live? I guessed the muggers usually also always tried to steal your phone in addition of other valuables? Read More
Non Brazilian siblings of a Brazilian child by Chiggz
Hello everyone, I am new to this forum and here are my very pressing concerns... after giving birth in brazil you get permanent residency as parents so what about other kids you may have had before birthing in brazil, will they obtain permanent ...
I read that if it's 10 years or younger, they get provisional brazil citizenship instead of the PR card? Can someone shed more light on it? Read More
Good Inexpensive private maternity hospitals in Sao Paulo?
Hi, We are planning a delivery in Sao Paulo soon. Can someone give some info. on some good inexpensive private maternity hospitals in Sao Paulo? Or Any good public maternity hospitals? Thanks in advance Read More