jonesio
Canadian expat in Brazil
Forum posts
113
About me
Canadian
Lives in Salvador, Estado de Bahia
Registration: 26 July 2022
My expat journey
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Província de Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
Canada
Activity
Sistema de agendamento: no appointments available by Kurterino
I have to register my visa (that I made in my home country) at the polícia federal, and a really weird thing just happened to me: I filled out the form until I got to the final page that I have to print out and to present at the PF (together ...
@KurterinoSorry to hear you’re still having problems. Have you been told you must make an appointment at a specific PF office or were you given a choice of locations? The PF office at the Salvador airport is usually the one that processes more ... Read More
Sistema de agendamento: no appointments available by Kurterino
I have to register my visa (that I made in my home country) at the polícia federal, and a really weird thing just happened to me: I filled out the form until I got to the final page that I have to print out and to present at the PF (together ...
@abthree This is the answer. I was about to write something similar until I read your post. As one who lives in Salvador and who has had to deal with this issue for more than 20 years, including a few recent appointments. I have found that the ... Read More
Application Went Straight to MJSP Without PF Biometric Invitation by HPBrasil
My application bypassed the PF biometric invitation and went straight to MJSP. After submitting additional documents, the status changed a week later. Since a rejection seems likely, should I email MJSP directly to ask why I wasn't invited for ...
@HPBrasil Good luck. I hope everything works out for you. Read More
Application Went Straight to MJSP Without PF Biometric Invitation by HPBrasil
My application bypassed the PF biometric invitation and went straight to MJSP. After submitting additional documents, the status changed a week later. Since a rejection seems likely, should I email MJSP directly to ask why I wasn't invited for ...
@HPBrasil The details of my application and all the steps it went through, including comments by the PF and the rejection of those comments by the judge, were available online after my citizenship was finalized. I started the process online, so I ... Read More
Application Went Straight to MJSP Without PF Biometric Invitation by HPBrasil
My application bypassed the PF biometric invitation and went straight to MJSP. After submitting additional documents, the status changed a week later. Since a rejection seems likely, should I email MJSP directly to ask why I wasn't invited for ...
I’m assuming you’re referring to a citizenship application. When I applied a few years ago the PF portion was more than biometrics. In addition to taking my fingerprints the PF wanted to see my actual (foreign) passport to verify what I ... 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 ...
I've used all of the major paid VPN services over the years. My current favourite is Proton. Prior to that it was PIA (Private Internet Access), but I'm finding the interface to be outdated, there are too many servers failing to function lately and ... Read More
Ordinary Naturalization and Getting Passport by alirkhorshid
Hello friends. I want to ask about the naturalization process. After the Federal Police and MJSP steps are checked and the name is published on the site, what are the other steps until getting a passport?
@NewBrazil Once you've lived here as a permanent resident for 15 years obtaining citizenship is much easier through what is known as "extraordinary naturalization." Unless you have a criminal record, there's not much standing in the way at this ... Read More
Ordinary Naturalization and Getting Passport by alirkhorshid
Hello friends. I want to ask about the naturalization process. After the Federal Police and MJSP steps are checked and the name is published on the site, what are the other steps until getting a passport?
@alirkhorshidIf by “the site” you mean your citizenship is published in the Diário Oficial da União, you should then apply for your Carteira de Identidade Nacional (CIN). Then get your Título de Eleitor. After ... Read More
New scam stolen CPF by NewBrazil
my girlfriend CPF just got stolen she got a WhatsApp telling her she need to pay a fine. We tracked the phone number to Santos just near São Paulo. Now she going to Federal Police and her bank to do a report and also there a website from the ...
@NewBrazil I'll say this again. The full name and CPF of a huge percentage of Brazilians can easily be found with a routine internet search. Although people might use that information for nefarious purposes, it does not mean it is "stolen". If a ... Read More
New scam stolen CPF by NewBrazil
my girlfriend CPF just got stolen she got a WhatsApp telling her she need to pay a fine. We tracked the phone number to Santos just near São Paulo. Now she going to Federal Police and her bank to do a report and also there a website from the ...
How do you know it was "stolen". Anyone can find just about anyone else's CPF on the internet because it is so widely used. I've seldom had any difficulty finding the CPF of anyone. That's one of the sad realities of a country where you need to give ... Read More
Brazil Citizenship Questions by Planetf1
Olá pessoal!I’m a Dutch national currently living in Brazil, and I’m trying to figure out when I’ll be eligible to apply for Brazilian citizenship. I got married to my Brazilian spouse in March 2024 and received permanent ...
So the only reason for someone with a Euro, US, Canadian, or other passport stronger than Brazil's to become a citizen is love for Brazil, and a desire to become a member of this society as completely as possible.While I agree this would be a ... Read More
Brazilian National ID Card by roddiesho
At some point I will go thru the challenging journey of getting my Brazilian Driver's License. In the meantime I have been researching what other card actually has my resident address on it. My Brazilian Permanent Residency card DOES NOT contain my ...
@roddieshoOfficial documents in Brasil do not show your address. The obvious reason is that, because robberies are so frequent here. anyone stealing a wallet or purse would instantly know where you live. Even worse, if you are kidnapped (fairly ... Read More
Allergies on the Beach in Brazil by alan279
I've developed allergies in the past five years, after living on the beach in Ilhéus for ten years previously without allergy symptoms.Some pharmacists have suggested that living near the ocean could be the cause of my allergic reaction. My ...
@alan279Skin prick and blood tests for allergies are easily available in Brasil. You need to visit an allergy specialist (alergologista/alergista) Read More
Thoughts on Banks and a Update for my situation... by easygoer1050
To All:I do enjoy viewing the posts here from time to time. I am currently living here in Florida (Bradenton-retired) and have enjoyed going back and forth to visit Brazil (Rio) over the years. My wife (From Jacarapagua) and I got married years ago ...
As it relates to CPP/OAS and other pensions, you need to be an non-resident expat for tax purposes, which means you formally cut ALL TIES with Canada except for a passport. Including rights to bank accounts, investments, and you must have any income ... Read More
Thoughts on Banks and a Update for my situation... by easygoer1050
To All:I do enjoy viewing the posts here from time to time. I am currently living here in Florida (Bradenton-retired) and have enjoyed going back and forth to visit Brazil (Rio) over the years. My wife (From Jacarapagua) and I got married years ago ...
@kolyaS122HSURe "I no longer have to file any returns, nor pay taxes to Canada", that's not entirely true. Any government pension or old age secuirty payments (CPP and OAS) payed to you by Canada will be subject to a 25% withholding tax by Canada if ... Read More