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10 years ago
cupofjoe

Tam/Gol Baggage Limit by cupofjoe

Hey, Quick question, I'm 95% I know the answer to this, but I want to hear if anybody else has personal experiences with it. I'll be flying domestically within Brazil with excess baggage soon. It appears the TAM and GOL have the same ...

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On the GOL site you can follow the link next to your flight to see the allowance for your particular flight. In my case it was USD5 per kilo exceeding 23kg. Read More

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10 years ago
Dulake5

Proof of residency for permanent residency visa by Dulake5

Hi everyone, My wife who is NOT Brazilian will be giving birth in Sao Paulo in the coming week. She has been search for a furnished apartment for close to 3 weeks without much result so we can register the baby and start our permanent residency ...

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A long time ago I mentioned about looking into obtaining a permanent visa based on investment - back then you said 'even that is bureaucratic' - but when I knew my planned visit would coincide with the birth of my child and I found out about ... Read More

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10 years ago
Dulake5

Proof of residency for permanent residency visa by Dulake5

Hi everyone, My wife who is NOT Brazilian will be giving birth in Sao Paulo in the coming week. She has been search for a furnished apartment for close to 3 weeks without much result so we can register the baby and start our permanent residency ...

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Sorry you feel that way, James, but this is not my intention. Like you, I have another passport which ranks much higher on the index you referred to in one of your posts. It just happens that my child will be born when I'm in Brazil and I'm ... Read More

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10 years ago
Dulake5

Proof of residency for permanent residency visa by Dulake5

Hi everyone, My wife who is NOT Brazilian will be giving birth in Sao Paulo in the coming week. She has been search for a furnished apartment for close to 3 weeks without much result so we can register the baby and start our permanent residency ...

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About my place of residence, it will only be temporary for the moment as I have to travel abroad for work. What are my obligations towards immigration as to reporting giving up temporary address or change in address? Once I receive the CIE is it ok ... Read More

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10 years ago
Dulake5

Proof of residency for permanent residency visa by Dulake5

Hi everyone, My wife who is NOT Brazilian will be giving birth in Sao Paulo in the coming week. She has been search for a furnished apartment for close to 3 weeks without much result so we can register the baby and start our permanent residency ...

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'6. The timeframe for obtaining the CIE is not exact, it differs from DPF delegacy to delegacy. They say 60 days, but in smaller centers they will tell you up to 180 days. In some cases people have gotten them back in a matter of a few weeks to ... Read More

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10 years ago
Dulake5

Proof of residency for permanent residency visa by Dulake5

Hi everyone, My wife who is NOT Brazilian will be giving birth in Sao Paulo in the coming week. She has been search for a furnished apartment for close to 3 weeks without much result so we can register the baby and start our permanent residency ...

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Is there any legal reason that could make a landlord not want to issue a short term contract (3 months)? Read More

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10 years ago
Dulake5

Proof of residency for permanent residency visa by Dulake5

Hi everyone, My wife who is NOT Brazilian will be giving birth in Sao Paulo in the coming week. She has been search for a furnished apartment for close to 3 weeks without much result so we can register the baby and start our permanent residency ...

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Either the landlord's or the tenant's signature has to be notarised at the cartório but not both? Process at the cartório: 1. Abertura da firma (opening of a signature on file) 2. Reconhecimento da firma - what exactly is this? 3. ... Read More

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10 years ago
Dulake5

Proof of residency for permanent residency visa by Dulake5

Hi everyone, My wife who is NOT Brazilian will be giving birth in Sao Paulo in the coming week. She has been search for a furnished apartment for close to 3 weeks without much result so we can register the baby and start our permanent residency ...

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I'm renting directly from the landlord so in this case this 'fiador' is not necessary? Once the landlord has signed the contract I take it to the cartório to have a certified copy made there which I then submit in the ... Read More

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10 years ago
Dulake5

Proof of residency for permanent residency visa by Dulake5

Hi everyone, My wife who is NOT Brazilian will be giving birth in Sao Paulo in the coming week. She has been search for a furnished apartment for close to 3 weeks without much result so we can register the baby and start our permanent residency ...

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In the contract there is a sponsor mentioned: '10. Para garantir esta transação assina o presente (nome do fiador), portador do CPF: nº xxxxx e do RG nº xxxx….' Who can take that position? Read More

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10 years ago
Dulake5

Proof of residency for permanent residency visa by Dulake5

Hi everyone, My wife who is NOT Brazilian will be giving birth in Sao Paulo in the coming week. She has been search for a furnished apartment for close to 3 weeks without much result so we can register the baby and start our permanent residency ...

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Hi James, do you have a standard Brazilian rental contract? Read More

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10 years ago
Dulake5

Proof of residency for permanent residency visa by Dulake5

Hi everyone, My wife who is NOT Brazilian will be giving birth in Sao Paulo in the coming week. She has been search for a furnished apartment for close to 3 weeks without much result so we can register the baby and start our permanent residency ...

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How/where do I get the other two certified? Read More

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10 years ago
waraich

Brazilian Nationality by waraich

Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...

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Ordinary naturalisation requires a 'Certificate or consular registration, issued by the Embassy or Consulate in Brazil, proving the correct spelling of the name of the person concerned and their parents'. I have an original 'Extract from ... Read More

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10 years ago
waraich

Brazilian Nationality by waraich

Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...

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I obtained a certified criminal record check issued by my home country and legalised by the Brazilian consulate within 90 days of its issue. Can I use this document for my application for naturalisation IN ONE YEAR (will it still be considered ... Read More

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10 years ago
waraich

Brazilian Nationality by waraich

Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...

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Ordinary naturalisation requires a 'Certificate or consular registration, issued by the Embassy or Consulate in Brazil, proving the correct spelling of the name of the person concerned and their parents'. I have an original 'Extract from ... Read More

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10 years ago
Dulake5

Proof of residency for permanent residency visa by Dulake5

Hi everyone, My wife who is NOT Brazilian will be giving birth in Sao Paulo in the coming week. She has been search for a furnished apartment for close to 3 weeks without much result so we can register the baby and start our permanent residency ...

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Permanência Definitiva com base em prole brasileiro requires proof of residency either as rental contract, utility bill or declaração de residência. I understand the last one has to be notarised, what about the first two? Read More

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10 years ago
brandwach

Regarding naturalization for people with a Brazilian Child by brandwach

As a parent of a Brazilian child, I know I am entitled to citizenship after one year of residency. But, how much of that time must I been in Brazil? Would 3mo's do it, or 6 mo's or would I have to be in Brazil the whole year? Thanks

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For the registration of birth of a Brazilian born child is the marriage certificate of the parents required? Because if the parents are not married then it does not exist. And if the marriage certificate is in a foreign language, does it have to be ... Read More

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10 years ago
hotdog

How to Register a car by hotdog

Came to Fortaleza for an extended vacation of 5 months. Bought a VW Kombi van, but don't know how to register the vehicle. Is there anyone with decent Portuguese here that can help me get it registered? Happy to pay someone for assistance. I want to ...

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Do I need a CPF to buy a vehicle? How does it work exactly with insurance and road taxes? Read More

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10 years ago
mareeantonialekkas

Advice on finding a job by mareeantonialekkas

Hello, My name is Maree lekkas, I am an australian 22 year old female living in Fortaleza, Brazil. I first came here when i was 19 volutneering and teaching english, Now i am Back i need to engage in a type of work where i can be paid to help ...

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Regarding employers exhausting all other avenues before hiring a foreigner, does that also apply in case of a foreign permanent resident with a Brazilian child? Or is the treatment equal to a Brazilian? Read More

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10 years ago
hotdog

How to Register a car by hotdog

Came to Fortaleza for an extended vacation of 5 months. Bought a VW Kombi van, but don't know how to register the vehicle. Is there anyone with decent Portuguese here that can help me get it registered? Happy to pay someone for assistance. I want to ...

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James, would you say it is safest to buy a new car/motorcycle and have it registered by the dealer? What else do I need to know? And when I decide to sell the vehicle, to a dealer or private person, what do I have to be aware of? Read More

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10 years ago
waraich

Brazilian Nationality by waraich

Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...

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I didn't understand this, can you explain? Read More

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10 years ago
waraich

Brazilian Nationality by waraich

Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...

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Hi James, this is all very interesting. Thanks for your explanation. 'The document must have been issued within the 90 days immediately prior to being legalized by the Consulado-Geral do Brasil in the country of issue, if a shorter validity is ... Read More

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10 years ago
waraich

Brazilian Nationality by waraich

Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...

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Regarding criminal record checks during naturalization process they ask for 7. Certificate of criminal records issued by the Civil Police of the States where he lived the last five years; 8. Negative certificate of criminal actions of the Federal ... Read More

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10 years ago
waraich

Brazilian Nationality by waraich

Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...

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With reference to 3.Certificate or consular registration, issued by the Embassy or Consulate in Brazil, proving the correct spelling of the name of the person concerned and their parents do I have to obtain this document from the embassy of my ... Read More

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10 years ago
Dulake5

Proof of residency for permanent residency visa by Dulake5

Hi everyone, My wife who is NOT Brazilian will be giving birth in Sao Paulo in the coming week. She has been search for a furnished apartment for close to 3 weeks without much result so we can register the baby and start our permanent residency ...

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Dear James Below I summarized the immigration process based on a Brazilian child. I would like you to review and clarify it and ask you to attach a timeline to the process so I can see how long every step takes. 1. Registration of birth at the ... Read More

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10 years ago
LuisF

All the necessary Information about VIsas by LuisF

THAILAND IMMIGRATION, WORK PERMIT, RESIDENCY & SPONSORSHIP Before we delve any deeper, there are several key points to constantly keep in mind regarding immigration and work permits in Thailand. [b]First, the right to live and the right to work in ...

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Check out this link: http://www.thaiembassy.sg/visa-matters-/-consular/instructions-for-visa-application â–º Nationals of the following countries must be residents of Singapore (i.e. must have long term passes issued by Singapore government) in ... Read More

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10 years ago
LuisF

All the necessary Information about VIsas by LuisF

THAILAND IMMIGRATION, WORK PERMIT, RESIDENCY & SPONSORSHIP Before we delve any deeper, there are several key points to constantly keep in mind regarding immigration and work permits in Thailand. [b]First, the right to live and the right to work in ...

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As a Ugandan citizen, staying in Singapore on a tourist visa, can I apply for a Thai tourist visa at the Thai embassy in Singapore (which is not nearest to my home country)? Regarding funds, is a current bank statement with enough funds sufficient, ... Read More

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10 years ago
brandwach

Regarding naturalization for people with a Brazilian Child by brandwach

As a parent of a Brazilian child, I know I am entitled to citizenship after one year of residency. But, how much of that time must I been in Brazil? Would 3mo's do it, or 6 mo's or would I have to be in Brazil the whole year? Thanks

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James, this was important information that you actually know about the passports being the only requirement from your very own experience. One more thing. One of the requirements for the pedido de permanência com base em prole brasileira is ... Read More

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11 years ago
brandwach

Regarding naturalization for people with a Brazilian Child by brandwach

As a parent of a Brazilian child, I know I am entitled to citizenship after one year of residency. But, how much of that time must I been in Brazil? Would 3mo's do it, or 6 mo's or would I have to be in Brazil the whole year? Thanks

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James, Coming back to a Brazilian ID that may possibly be needed to process the birth certificate of my child. You said 'The CPF of the parents does not matter at all, what is important is the civil ID of the parents (i.e. the RG - Registro ... Read More

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11 years ago
brandwach

Regarding naturalization for people with a Brazilian Child by brandwach

As a parent of a Brazilian child, I know I am entitled to citizenship after one year of residency. But, how much of that time must I been in Brazil? Would 3mo's do it, or 6 mo's or would I have to be in Brazil the whole year? Thanks

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Don't be stupid. I know how to get a visa to enter Brazil. I have no need or intention to circumvent immigration. I'm an educated professional and I've got money and would easily qualify for an investment visa but why so when our child ... Read More

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11 years ago
brandwach

Regarding naturalization for people with a Brazilian Child by brandwach

As a parent of a Brazilian child, I know I am entitled to citizenship after one year of residency. But, how much of that time must I been in Brazil? Would 3mo's do it, or 6 mo's or would I have to be in Brazil the whole year? Thanks

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James, thanks for your speedy reply! We are both foreign, so where would we get this RNE from? Could you still explain what a CPF is and what it is used for? And, when anything has to be notarised, where do I have to take the documents to? Thanks! Read More

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sandboxred replied to a thread
11 years ago
brandwach

Regarding naturalization for people with a Brazilian Child by brandwach

As a parent of a Brazilian child, I know I am entitled to citizenship after one year of residency. But, how much of that time must I been in Brazil? Would 3mo's do it, or 6 mo's or would I have to be in Brazil the whole year? Thanks

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To my understanding, there are 5 requirements to process a birth certificate: 1. 2 Brazilian witnesses 2. The baby. 3. The mother and father. 4. CPF numbers of mother and father 5. Proof of residence of mother and father How and where do we ... Read More

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11 years ago
brandwach

Regarding naturalization for people with a Brazilian Child by brandwach

As a parent of a Brazilian child, I know I am entitled to citizenship after one year of residency. But, how much of that time must I been in Brazil? Would 3mo's do it, or 6 mo's or would I have to be in Brazil the whole year? Thanks

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What if the surname of mother and father is not the same? This is not uncommon. In which name would the child be registered? Or can it be both? Read More

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11 years ago
brandwach

Regarding naturalization for people with a Brazilian Child by brandwach

As a parent of a Brazilian child, I know I am entitled to citizenship after one year of residency. But, how much of that time must I been in Brazil? Would 3mo's do it, or 6 mo's or would I have to be in Brazil the whole year? Thanks

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Thanks James. I will probably come back with more questions. Do I have to be legally married to the mother of my child or does this not matter? Read More

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sandboxred replied to a thread
11 years ago
brandwach

Regarding naturalization for people with a Brazilian Child by brandwach

As a parent of a Brazilian child, I know I am entitled to citizenship after one year of residency. But, how much of that time must I been in Brazil? Would 3mo's do it, or 6 mo's or would I have to be in Brazil the whole year? Thanks

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Hi James. After my child is born in Brazil I will register her birth at the Cartorio de Registro de Civil to obtain her birth certificate. My wife and me will have the immediate right of permanent residency based on Art. 226 of the Federal ... Read More

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