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sharkster1

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Irish looking for information about Brazil

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Registration: 08 December 2013

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sharkster1 replied to a thread
9 years ago
ndfansince53

Brazilian taxes for U.S retirees by ndfansince53

Is there anyone out there, preferably an American citizen retired in Brazil whose income comes from U.S. Social Security, U.S. pension, etc. (a retired person not working and with no Brazilian income) who can clarify the situation? Questions: 1. ...

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@CraigF - I bank with Chase and they charge me Atm fees. Can you PM me which bank you use so I start banking with them and save money. Thanks! Read More

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10 years ago
Namekeeper

How did you obtain your driver's license?? by Namekeeper

I've been in Recife almost 4 years now and never felt the desire to drive here (wild insecure driving here) but now I'm in a situation where I'll have no choice but to drive. I waste too much time getting from point A to point B on the ...

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I'm from Roscommon. Married and living in Ribeirão Preto. Read More

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10 years ago
James

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, ...

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My appointment for permancia today went really well. I was expecting some last minute hiccup where they would ask me to get some other form and come back another day. But, didn't happen. Juliana and I had everything and more with us. They were ... Read More

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10 years ago
James

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, ...

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I have an appointment with Polícia Federal tmrw at 330pm to begin application for permanência based on marriage. Wish me luck!! Thanks to all for your help esp James! 😀😀 Read More

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10 years ago
James

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 ...

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I got married to a Brazilian girl in Brazil in September. I am now applying for permanencia. I am wondering if I need to notify the US embassy that I got married? Thanks! Read More

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10 years ago
James

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 ...

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Got married yesterday at Cartório!!! Hooray. Going to Polícia Federal tmrw. James, and everyone else, thanks very much! 😀😀 Read More

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10 years ago
James

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 ...

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Con't- Juliana returned and suddenly the woman smiled and told Juliana my Portuguese was ok and we didn't need to pay for a translator. After getting witness info, she asked us to pick a date for the wedding. 😀😀😀 Read More

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10 years ago
James

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 ...

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Update Good news - I have a wedding date from the Cartório Sat Sep 26 at 1220pm. Hooray!!! Yesterday I went to the Cartório with Juliana and her mother and grandmother for witnesses to officially apply to get married. I'm glad I read ... Read More

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sharkster1 replied to a thread
10 years ago
James

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, ...

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My birth cert finally arrived!! I got it translated yesterday and we took all our documents to the cartorio today. We have to go back on thurs ( have to wait five days and Mon is a holiday ) but they said everything is in order and that we can set ... Read More

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10 years ago
James

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, ...

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I asked my cousin to use Dhl but he didnt listen. I will have to do this again- 3rd time!!! Read More

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sharkster1 replied to a thread
10 years ago
James

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, ...

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I am really losing it. My cousin sent my birth cert from Ireland to Brazil with tracking and it disappeared. We reapplied and he just sent it again. I checked the tracking with Correios and my fiance said that it said because my cousin sent it reg ... Read More

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10 years ago
James

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 ...

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I am really losing it. My cousin sent my birth cert from Ireland to Brazil with tracking and it disappeared. We reapplied and he just sent it again. I checked the tracking with Correios and my fiance said that it said because my cousin sent it reg ... Read More

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sharkster1 replied to a thread
10 years ago
James

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 ...

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Both my parents are deceased. My mother didn't have a middle name. On my Irish birth crrtificate, it has only my fathers first name. I am getting an Inscrição Consular from The Irish consulate and I mentioned this when I emailed my ... Read More

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10 years ago
James

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 ...

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What is a Consular Inscrição? Am I right about having to go to Irish consulate because I was born there and have an Irish Birth Certificate? Read More

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10 years ago
James

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 ...

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Bacause all cartorios are different, like you have said, my fiance visited the Cartorio in Ribeirão Preto. The woman she talked to (she has her name) didn't say anything about needing to prove Im single or the inscriçao consular. Im ... Read More

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10 years ago
James

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 ...

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Few quick questions: To get married in Brazil- 1. Do I no longer need a criminal record check? 2. I was born and reared in Ireland and moved to US when I was 17. Do I need proof that I was never married from both countries? Thanks😀 Read More

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sharkster1 replied to a thread
10 years ago
James

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 ...

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Few questions; 1 I no longer need criminal record check for marriage? 2 I grew up in Ireland - moved to US when I was 17 years old. Do I need something from both countries saying I'm single? Thanks Read More

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sharkster1 replied to a thread
10 years ago
bmulakaluri

Effect of Change of Citizenship on Valid Existing Visa by bmulakaluri

Hi, I got Brazil Visa VITEM II valid for 5 years with 90 days max per visit, multi entry in May this year (2015). I already traveled to Brazil once in June, for a week. When I got my Visa, I was Indian Citizen and hence the Visa was stamped in my ...

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Thank you very much. Slainte! Read More

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sharkster1 replied to a thread
10 years ago
bmulakaluri

Effect of Change of Citizenship on Valid Existing Visa by bmulakaluri

Hi, I got Brazil Visa VITEM II valid for 5 years with 90 days max per visit, multi entry in May this year (2015). I already traveled to Brazil once in June, for a week. When I got my Visa, I was Indian Citizen and hence the Visa was stamped in my ...

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I was born and raised in Ireland but have lived in US for over 20 years so I am a citizen of both countries. I am marrying a brazilian girl and moving to Brazil next year and was wondering if its okay to get my permanent visa in my Irish passport? ... Read More

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