Nomad Mundo
@Nomad Mundo
American and Brazilian citizen
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About me
American and Brazilian
Lives in Sao Domingos, São Paulo, Braz
Speaks English & Portuguese
Registration: 04 December 2022
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CPF renewal/confirmation by Kurterino
It has been discussed that starting this year (2025), foreigners have to renew (or confirm) their CPF every year. (For those who didn’t know, here’s the explanation: ...
@UhOhDetranIn general terms, yes — this can apply differently to someone in your situation, and the fact that your CPF is showing as “regular” is normal and does not, by itself, mean there is a problem.Here’s how it usually ... Read More
CPF renewal/confirmation by Kurterino
It has been discussed that starting this year (2025), foreigners have to renew (or confirm) their CPF every year. (For those who didn’t know, here’s the explanation: ...
@Kurterino Hi.. As per the provided details of your experience and that of your friend. I have carefully reviewed the situation based on official Brazilian government guidelines, Receita Federal procedures, and relevant public discussions. Below, I ... Read More
CPF renewal/confirmation by Kurterino
It has been discussed that starting this year (2025), foreigners have to renew (or confirm) their CPF every year. (For those who didn’t know, here’s the explanation: ...
@KurterinoHi.. As per the provided details of your experience and that of your friend. I have carefully reviewed the situation based on official Brazilian government guidelines, Receita Federal procedures, and relevant public discussions. Below, I ... Read More
New expats in Brasília, quick question about marriage witnesses by inplainview
Hi everyone,My partner and I are new in Brasília and are starting the civil marriage process. Tiny logistical plot twist, we need two witnesses and we don’t really know anyone here yet.The notary said the requirement is basically ...
Hi.. You probably try some church or law clinic of university of Brasilia for assistance.. They would be able to help or referring to someone suitable. Read More
Looking for expats in Parana, Santa Caterina, Cascavel or Curitiba by skarrlette
I'm just curious, I am moving to Parana and I have family down there already. Whenever I read about Brazil the information comes mostly from states North of Parana like Rio and Sao paulo. Very rarely do I find people from the south such as Santa ...
Hi.. I currently living in Porto Alegre - RS. I'm studying law here and SC is the nearest state from here and I visited SC Couple of times and find it a bit reserved but friendly people if you interact with them, however you need to be patient and ... Read More
Required Documents for Residency Based on Family Reunion in Brazil. by abthree
Please note that this English translation is for informational purposes only, and is neither authoritative nor definitive. The authoritative document in Portuguese on which this translation is based can be accessed through the link at ...
As per my experience and legal justification, certain documents which aren't apostilled at your home embassy/foreign ministry need to be registered at (Cartorio de titulos e documentos). They are specifically intended for registration of general ... Read More
Brazil to Require Tourist Visas for Some Visa Waiver Countries by abthree
*ETA* 08/30/23 Per an update on the Consulate General of Brazil website on 08/26/23, the implementation date for this change has been postponed to January 10, 2024.03/24/23 The following notice began to be posted on the websites of Brazilian ...
@abthreeI absolutely concur with you; it is surely unattainable at any Cartório/Notary office in Brazil. It's just that they record the days from your initial contact and the issue of the license (essentially, you visit the promotoria de ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@roddiesho There is a rich history of RI, with several buildings that predate, elegant gilded period homes, antique tall ships, and interesting forts. People think Rhode Islanders are frigid, but I have not found this to be the case. Simply ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@roddiesho Read More
Police Killings in Bahia and Precautions to Avoid Becoming a Victim by Pablo888
Background: https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/14/bahia-brazil-police-killings-rateIn the US, I support the police financially because they provide security to the general public. However I do not condone senseless violence based ...
@abthree/PabloOnly favelas aren't tend to be typical crime areas. Criminals, either favelados or otherwise, will follow their prey rather than the other way around. You are particularly vulnerable in congested areas where people are frequently ... Read More
FEDEX INTERNATIONAL PRIORITY MAIL
Hi,I had a crucial paperwork mailed to me from USA-MAINE and the local FEDEX office displayed status as "Nas instalações locais FedEx..Volume não adequado para entrega".I paid $76 for FEDEX for a swift and secure delivery that ... Read More
Horrific Brazilian Airplane Crash Near Sao Paulo! by roddiesho
Anybody know if there were any survivors or how close to the city it was. Also was it an International Flight?
@GAS/RRMake it to 63.. A adorable dog was also traveling in the hold of the plane that crashed. Plane was 14Y old plane and should have been removed from the service roster much earlier but ANAC or Airlines don't care about that and now we see this ... Read More
The New CIN for Naturalized Brazilian Citizens by abthree
08/08/24 The old, handmade Registro Geral (RG) for Brazilian Citizens is being gradually replaced by the Carteira de Identidade Nacional (CIN) during the coming years. Citizens over 60 can go in to request one without an appointment, so I started ...
@stevewaugh786Yep.. since once the agent put your details into RG system, It's gets pop-ups for corrections at "naturalidade" section. What you can do is download your CTPS DIGITAL and review whether it's Estrangeiro or Brazilero and get it ... Read More
NEW RG in Polycarbonate Format: Has anyone gotten one?
Brazil's new unified identity card, the RIC, was first announced in 2009. The working group's proposed model was similar to the one used throughout Europe: a polycarbonate card (akin to a credit card) with an embedded chip. But that would involve ... Read More
USD Travellers Cheque Cashing in Sao Paulo by Nomad Mundo
Hi,On August 28, I would land early in the morning at Sao Paulo's GRU Airport and would be leaving the same night. I would need to get some rest before my next flight and I have a traveler's cheque in USD to cash the same day. I contacted a few ...
@AB/MHTo be upfront, I ended up getting this price after haggling with the other three vendors for two days, and the very last one seemed as if he had me gifted *The Christ Redeemer*, Just for offering me 5:25/$ against 5:75 commercial rate as of ... Read More