Waljah
Canadian looking for information about Brazil
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Registration: 03 June 2017
Brazil drivers license by Waljah
Got an email from Detran saying that i have to do a tox test to renew my license. I am cool with that. Problem is that the tox test has to be done by may 30 or I incur a fine of R$1,500. 00. I won't be back in Brazil until July. License expires ...
Thanks for the help. I will look for one. Does it matter that my license was done in Rio, because i am in the sao paulo local now. Read More
Brazil drivers license
Got an email from Detran saying that i have to do a tox test to renew my license. I am cool with that. Problem is that the tox test has to be done by may 30 or I incur a fine of R$1,500. 00. I won't be back in Brazil until July. License expires ... Read More
Permanent resident
Looking for info if any has.聽I am a permanent resident with card.聽Had to leave Brasil but plan on returning.聽Is there a time limit i can be out of Brasil before my status is affected? Read More
Canadians in Brazil to USA???? by Drjmagic
Hi, Is it possible for a Canadian (me) to land in the USA from Brazil. I'd like to fly to Washington State and then cross into Canada by land. Will I be allowed out of the airport? I am thinking the answer is "no", but there are so ...
Vacination proof has to be certified translated and also need to use the ARIVCAN APP. Before you leave Brasil or you will face possible huge fines on arrival in Canada. Read More
Canadian Expats by Waljah
Hey there fellow Canucks, just a quick msssage that any Canadian expats that have not registered with the Canadians Abroad program, I would strongly suggest that you do.. During this global pandemic every country around the globe is implementing ...
Another update Various states across Brazil have implemented movement restrictions, curfews and lockdowns. Canadians should follow all local government advice, ensure that they meet all requirements, have valid visas, and do not overstay. Be ... Read More
Canadian Expats by Waljah
Hey there fellow Canucks, just a quick msssage that any Canadian expats that have not registered with the Canadians Abroad program, I would strongly suggest that you do.. During this global pandemic every country around the globe is implementing ...
Just read this in the news today. For travellers arriving to Canada by air As of February 22, 2021, all air travellers, with some exceptions, will be required to take a COVID-19 molecular test when they arrive in Canada before exiting the ... Read More
Canadian Expats by Waljah
Hey there fellow Canucks, just a quick msssage that any Canadian expats that have not registered with the Canadians Abroad program, I would strongly suggest that you do.. During this global pandemic every country around the globe is implementing ...
Update on direct flights from GRU to Toronto Canada Air Canada has announced that it is suspending non-stop service between Sao Paulo (GRU Airport) and Toronto (YYZ) as of February 18, 2021 until the end of April 2021. It is important to note that ... Read More
Canadian Expats by Waljah
Hey there fellow Canucks, just a quick msssage that any Canadian expats that have not registered with the Canadians Abroad program, I would strongly suggest that you do.. During this global pandemic every country around the globe is implementing ...
All I know is what ROCA sends me and what I see on the news. I know not all will register to ROCA so I am just passing on what I recieve. I strongly urge that those who have not registered do so.. If something happens then your family in Canada ... Read More
Canadian Expats by Waljah
Hey there fellow Canucks, just a quick msssage that any Canadian expats that have not registered with the Canadians Abroad program, I would strongly suggest that you do.. During this global pandemic every country around the globe is implementing ...
Another update from ROCA Dear Canadian citizen, You are receiving this email because you are registered with the Government of Canada鈥檚 Registration of Canadians Abroad service. Flight suspensions: The Government of Canada and ... Read More
Canadian Expats by Waljah
Hey there fellow Canucks, just a quick msssage that any Canadian expats that have not registered with the Canadians Abroad program, I would strongly suggest that you do.. During this global pandemic every country around the globe is implementing ...
Canadian government is no requiring all those entering Canada now must produce a negative Covid-19 test. Read More
Canadian Expats by Waljah
Hey there fellow Canucks, just a quick msssage that any Canadian expats that have not registered with the Canadians Abroad program, I would strongly suggest that you do.. During this global pandemic every country around the globe is implementing ...
Just got this today from Canaidian Gov. Dear Canadians, You are receiving this email because you have registered with the Government of Canada's Registration of Canadians Abroad (ROCA). If you have left Brazil and have no intention to return ... Read More
Canadian Expats by Waljah
Hey there fellow Canucks, just a quick msssage that any Canadian expats that have not registered with the Canadians Abroad program, I would strongly suggest that you do.. During this global pandemic every country around the globe is implementing ...
ANOTHER UPDATE FOR CANUCKS Returning to Canada? Effective November 21, 2020, travellers to Canada will be required to submit arrival information digitally. This is a significant step in stopping the spread of COVID-19 by sharing traveller ... Read More
Canadian Expats by Waljah
Hey there fellow Canucks, just a quick msssage that any Canadian expats that have not registered with the Canadians Abroad program, I would strongly suggest that you do.. During this global pandemic every country around the globe is implementing ...
NEW UPDATE FROM CANADIAN CONSULAR SERVICES IN BRASIL: This message is to inform you that due to currency exchange rate changes consular fees for services paid for in Brazilian currency will change effective September 15, 2020. Please see below ... Read More
Canadian Expats by Waljah
Hey there fellow Canucks, just a quick msssage that any Canadian expats that have not registered with the Canadians Abroad program, I would strongly suggest that you do.. During this global pandemic every country around the globe is implementing ...
In CA you can get hard copies if you ask but costs an extra $2 CAD per copy from utilities per billing. Rogers cable and cell perfected the art of blind thievery.馃お Read More
Canadian Expats by Waljah
Hey there fellow Canucks, just a quick msssage that any Canadian expats that have not registered with the Canadians Abroad program, I would strongly suggest that you do.. During this global pandemic every country around the globe is implementing ...
No they did not. But my wife says its about conditions and privatizing the service. Many want the service privatized, but from what ive seen in the canadian service, privatizing the service is a really bad idea. I got the inside scoop on canada ... Read More
Canadian Expats by Waljah
Hey there fellow Canucks, just a quick msssage that any Canadian expats that have not registered with the Canadians Abroad program, I would strongly suggest that you do.. During this global pandemic every country around the globe is implementing ...
Here is what i recieved from ROCA today. Dear Canadian, You are receiving this email because you have registered with the Government of Canada's Registration of Canadians Abroad (ROCA). The National Federation of Workers in Postal and Similar ... Read More
Canadian Expats
Hey there fellow Canucks, just a quick msssage that any Canadian expats that have not registered with the Canadians Abroad program, I would strongly suggest that you do.. During this global pandemic every country around the globe is implementing ... Read More
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, ...
If you overstay the fines are huge now, and that alone can cause you some uneccesary delays. Apply for visa extension. Read More
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, ...
if your 90 days hasnt exspired go to the Policia Federal and apply for an extension to your visa. They usually give it to you if there is no issues with you. 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 ...
Brasilian employment laws are pretty strict. I would also suggest you research them. Potential employers need to prove your skillset is not readily available, plus they need to do a mountain of paperwork to hire you. Under the table jobs are ... Read More
Translating birth certificate from English - Portuguese by Ikexplorer
Hi all, Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced translation service? I've had my birth certificate apostilled in the UK but now need to get my birth certificate translated from English to Portuguese for the PF. Any advice would be greatly ...
Good day, I used "Paulo Fernando Santos de Lacerda" in downtown Rio. They were very accurate, but as some translations go, sometimes there is a contextual difference. When I went to pick up the translation, my wife and I read it before ... Read More
Drivers License Exchange by stevefunk
Ok , so I'm pretty much done with my Driver License Registration here It will be ready in 10 days and I did it all myself without a "Dispante" The only thing is the lady at Detran told me its Validity will be tied to My South African ...
I live in Rio. I had to go to detran central office in downtown Rio. Toxicology hair folicle test was ready in a few days. With the Tox report i had to go to a test facility in Recreio dos Bandeirantes. When i arrived at the test facility, ... Read More
Drivers License Exchange by stevefunk
Ok , so I'm pretty much done with my Driver License Registration here It will be ready in 10 days and I did it all myself without a "Dispante" The only thing is the lady at Detran told me its Validity will be tied to My South African ...
Just finished my detran license exchange. Im originally from Ontario Canada. Request from detran was for toxicology hair test, psychology test and, eye test. Passed all. Just waiting to pick up my license. The first post in this thread said that ... Read More
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, ...
I was granted permanent residence staus based on common law. Was given this the same day I applied. From what I've read the requirements for citizenship, Fluent in the language and marriage certificate. I remember something about length of ... Read More
Any Canadian with experience in exhanging Driver's license in SP? by nv91
I read some older (from 2016) forum post here with some from Canada and others from USA. And they were able to get their Brazilian DL without having to do the Practical exam... Went to Detran here in Sao Paulo, SP and was told I would need to take ...
The drug test might be new because of the legalized cannabis in Canada. Not sure but I think it might have something to do with it Read More
Any Canadian with experience in exhanging Driver's license in SP? by nv91
I read some older (from 2016) forum post here with some from Canada and others from USA. And they were able to get their Brazilian DL without having to do the Practical exam... Went to Detran here in Sao Paulo, SP and was told I would need to take ...
I'm a Canadian in Rio de janiero. Doing my license now. Here's what I must do. Hair follicle drug test. Eye exam. Physiological test. That's all I am required to do. No road test. I have 5 days to report back to detran central office ... Read More
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, ...
Keep eyes on the Federal Police website. Applying for residence under stable union has not been decided on who will be responsible, ministry of justice or Federal police. If you apply just before you're slotted time is up they will give you ... 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 ...
BRAZIL: New Immigration Law Published Posted on: 2017-06-14 Effective November 2017, a new Brazilian immigration law (Lei 13445/2017, published 25th May 2017) will replace the Foreigner Statute law (Law No. 6815/1980). The new law has 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 ...
The laws have changed as of Nov 21/2017. I suggest you apprise yourself of the changes 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 ...
Congrats Nikola!!!! Can any here recommend a good immigration lawyer in Rio proper that speaks english. Thank you. Read More
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, ...
My advice, seek a good immigration lawyer. Read More
Extension of Vitem-II Visa by faheemminhas
Hello All, I currently have a Vitem-II multiple entry 90 days duration visa for Brazil. I have 2 questions. [b]First[/b], If someone can guide me how to get an extension for another 90 days. [b]Second[/b], if They give me another 90 days ...
http://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2015-2018/2017/lei/L13445.htm From Federal police website. The new law Read More
Extension of Vitem-II Visa by faheemminhas
Hello All, I currently have a Vitem-II multiple entry 90 days duration visa for Brazil. I have 2 questions. [b]First[/b], If someone can guide me how to get an extension for another 90 days. [b]Second[/b], if They give me another 90 days ...
From what I've been able to find the old rne will be phased out and the new classifications will be rendered. If you are new applicant the new rules apply after the public declaration. I was told to wait as the rules allow to apply for ... Read More
Extension of Vitem-II Visa by faheemminhas
Hello All, I currently have a Vitem-II multiple entry 90 days duration visa for Brazil. I have 2 questions. [b]First[/b], If someone can guide me how to get an extension for another 90 days. [b]Second[/b], if They give me another 90 days ...
... Read More
Extension of Vitem-II Visa by faheemminhas
Hello All, I currently have a Vitem-II multiple entry 90 days duration visa for Brazil. I have 2 questions. [b]First[/b], If someone can guide me how to get an extension for another 90 days. [b]Second[/b], if They give me another 90 days ...
Under the old rules you would need to leave the country for 270 days to gain credit for the next 180 days. The new rules doesn't say from what I've been able to find. Under the new rules if you are in Brasil under any visa you can apply ... 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 ...
When I went to PF at GIG, they said I had to wait to apply for residents permit. They said until the public declaration of new rules they wouldn't be accepting any applications 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 ...
With the new rules how does that affect us Read More
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, ...
What are the new changes that happened this month and how does that affect those still in process 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 just was granted my extension. The extension runs out the day before my first entry. I have common law agreement documents. Can I apply for permanent based on those documents? Also. How long do I have to stay out of brasil before coming back? 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 read somewhere that even if you overstay the visa the courts will legitimize you're marriage based on constitutional law that states marriage is a right of human nature. Is this correct Read More