Lrover16
Canadian expat in Brazil
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About me
Canadian, In a relationship
Lives in Linhares, Esp铆rito Santo
Speaks English, French, German and Portuguese.
Registration: 06 October 2016
Permanent Residence Visa for a Canadian in Brazil by Tohr
Hello fellow expats! I am a Canadian man living in Brazil currently. This week I am marrying my Brazilian Fiancee. I am looking to apply for a permanent residence visa (VIPER), but I am finding it hard to find the proper information online. I ...
HI Tohr, Got married here 5 months ago. It's a costly process. Call me if you can. Steven Read More
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 ...
Jland, I use the same cards but I was told I needed to pay from a Canadian bank. I haven't paid anything on my card yet because well I haven't used it yet. Did you experience some administrative problems paying your Capital One credit card ... Read More
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 ...
Yeah Mike your situation is unfortunate. I was a tad naive thinking the process was as simple as Canada. A friend of mine, a Philippino married a Canadian girl. I was awed by the simplicity of our Canadian laws. Brazilians think our laws are rigid ( ... Read More
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 ...
Apparently it would seem that way...(sigh). Merry Greetings to all for the Festive season!! May you be "Merryied" and happy by the same time next year. Steven Read More
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 ...
Agreed Cheyenne, I am making sure that all the T's are crossed and the i's are dotted. Good that you are doing that too. My lawyer took my letter and approved and certified it. Charged for it as well but that's another thing. Once ... Read More
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 ...
Hey Jland, The PF in Sao Mateus printed it out for me. You must have had some easy going PF agent that day. I had someone who was by the book. I went back to my lawyer and we went through each requirement step by step. It is not that easy and ... Read More
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 ...
Jland, When did you do this PF criminal documentation signing? I seem to be up against a whole set of new rules. Steven Read More
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 ...
Hi Cheyenne, Yes you have to make your own. I made this one: To whom it may concern, I, Steven Payne, do solemnly declare that I am single, that I do not have pending litigations concerning past mariages and relationships. Hence I am free to ... Read More
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 ...
"Note: the witnesses shall be Brazilian and they cannot be relative or similar, and two authenticated copies of their ID and CPF documents shall be attached" I've stated this above, her son and daughter acted as witnesses with their ... Read More
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 ...
Jland, thanks! I will have a peak...again and again. Read More
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 ...
Jland, The PF did not tell me today that my Passport needed to be translated. But they did tell me that I needed to photocopy every page. Certification was not required. As for the witnesses for the wedding, my wife used her son and daughter as ... Read More
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 ...
Hello Everyone, I should be able to help some or all of the questions above. I just came back from Policia Federal today (22/12/2016) in Sao Mateus. Unfortunately it was disappointing but I'm probably partly to blame for this. Having ... Read More
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 ...
HI Mike, Sorry for the delay. Thanks again for your well wishes. The lawyer/Cartorio Roberto, my lawyer, is responsible for marriages in Linhares. My wife is trying to explain that to remain unbiased and objective, Roberto sent me (well us but for ... Read More
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 ...
I wanted to let you all know that Maria Vilma and I got married December 14th without a hitch and no interpreter. We are off to the PF on the 22nd. I'll update you then. Steven Read More
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 ...
Hello Momand, I trust that you are well. James has past away in the spring of 2016. I have some related experience in marriage procedures but not for getting a passport. Two other regular expats might help you and they often peak. These are Jland ... Read More
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 ...
HI Vanlou, I can't help since this is an American thing. Personally I've never needed to provide a Certificate of that nature. I'll let the American Expats step in on this one. Steven Read More
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 ...
I know Mike what your saying. That registrar thing is unbelievable and unnecessary. It's as if my hand had an automatic sensor to shell out more money. Then the question, "So I'm paying to exist?" I don't even know to be ... Read More
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 ...
Hello Cheyenne, I'm assuming that you already have a tourist visa. If that's confirm then yes you understood everything! 1) Consulate approval; 2) Translation; 3) First Cartorio to acknowledge that the papers are in order (free) and then ... Read More
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 ...
Ok let's talk apples and oranges The translation is 60 reais per PAGE. I had 7 pages so that's 420 reais. That's just the translation alone (apples). Then the Book of Notes which is one of two Cartorios that will register you (no need ... Read More
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 ...
Cheyenne, Obrigado!!!! I think there is some confusion. Your birth certificate requires the seal of the Brazilian consulate where you previously lived. For example, I lived in Montreal. I could not ask the embassy in Ottawa to approve my birth ... Read More
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 ...
Hey Mike, I figured that much. I had to register myself which means I must be recognized as a citizen but not a naturalized resident of Brazil...I think it means I needed to fork out another 513 reais. Like I said, the translator must be a JUCEE ... Read More
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 ...
Mike, you have my empathy. You really do. I went through hell and with the help of my daughter I got everything done back in Montreal. Imagine if you will the consulate on strike in Montreal. I can't even get the damn seal on the certificate and ... Read More
Help with advice on marriage
Please follow James' guidelines on obtaining the necessary papers. Please note that James who started this 3 years ago has since deceased. Jland and I have replaced him with our own experience. Go to page 16 after reading the initial comments ... Read More
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 ...
Hello Cheyenne, I came here on a tourist visa 2 months ago and I'm getting married next Wednesday. Visa fraud was never discussed and it's not an issue. As for your civil status, I think if you have a Certificate of civil status which I ... Read More
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 ...
Good luck and safe travel back to SF. Read More
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 ...
In Quebec, Canada you can get fresh ones any time you want. Unbelievably the divorce certificates are free (after all that spending) and the birth certificates are $60 CDN dollars or 2 Americans bucks...something like that. Mike, I'm quite ... Read More
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 ...
Hi Mike, The onus is on you unfortunately since you overstayed your visa requirement. I say this even though I'm Canadian because of a friend who overstayed by 3 months. I don't know what his penalty was but I can tell you that he was ... Read More
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 ...
Hello, James has deceased some time ago and I have honorably taken his place as I am experiencing this at this moment. Are you already married? If not, you need to follow the steps I explained in the previous message. It's a long process and ... Read More
Washing machines by spanishpete
Hi all in Expat land I need to buy a new washing machine, so should I go for a top loader. or a front loader
Actually I've always used a top loader myself here and in Canada. I dated a girlfriend back in Canada who had a front loader and needed to use a special detergent. Do you need that here as well? IMHO, the washing machines here make a ... Read More
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 ...
Ni hao Cheyenne, From my understanding at this point EVERYTHING needs to be approved by the nearest consulate in the USA. If you were born in China, it's best you contact someone in China to go to the nearest Brazilian consulate over there. If ... Read More
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 ...
Hello All, It has come to my attention that since my last comment yesterday, I've been notified that James has passed away, My condolences to his family. I will keep this post alive until my bureaucratic snafu is solved for those interested. To ... Read More
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 ...
Hello James, You were quite helpful with your tips for the marriage in Brazil. However my future spouse and I got into a snag with the Carterio today. Armed with all the required documents we were told we need a fourth document, a ludicrous one. ... Read More