Nikola Grace
English expat in Brazil
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Registration: 12 November 2017
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 ...
Should be within time but thank you for pointing it out! 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 ...
thank you. I'm going to have to send my birth certificate back to England to get this apostilled along with my criminal record check. Thankfully the cartorio I went to only wants my passport and cfp for the stable union. 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 ...
Do you believe I need my birth certificate however for the stable union at the PF. The criteria around personal docs is the below: ID: Portaria interministerial n潞 12, de 13 de junho de 2018. o Documento de viagem ou documento oficial de ... 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 ...
From the list I have of the new stable union requirements the only things from my own country look to be my criminal record check and my I.D. They ask of this from my ID. Will my passport suffice with this? Portaria interministerial n潞 12, de ... 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, apart from my criminal record check from the UK. Are there any other documents I would need to get apostilled? This is for a stable union. From the new list I don't think so but I'm never completely sure with anything here! 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, ...
Hi All, are there any other documents that need to be apostilled apart from your criminal record check? I would just rather them all get sent at once. Thank you, Nikola 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, ...
Newbrasil - I think rather to be safe than sorry I will get it apostilled while it is in the UK. I can arrange it here and get a family member to post it on fedex. 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, ...
Hey, no worries. i wish i had done everything beforehand! No, I had major issues once in Argentina where I needed an apostille and the British embassy couldn't give me one. I needed to send the document back to England and get it done there and ... 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, ...
Abthree thank you! It's nice to hear something is easy! I have a further question I am going to request my criminal record check tomorrow (in England then get it sent to me) when it is done do I need to get it apostillised? Or do I need to do ... 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, ...
Hi all the below point from the PF GOV site. How did people go about getting this? Declara莽茫o conjunta dos c么njuges ou companheiros, sob as penas da lei, a respeito da continuidade de efetiva uni茫o e conviv锚ncia; Thank ... 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, ...
Thank you both of you! The 100 real a day fine is a really a push to get those docs together rapido! Yes, I am in my extension now. I feel that the biggest barrier is getting my documents together now... 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, ...
Hi everyone, I hope this query belongs in this thread. I have a question and I would rather see if anyone can answer it here without me having to go to the PF in Rio. If during the period between obtaining my stable union at the cartorio and ... Read More
Life as a female expat in Brazil
Hi Pricilla, Interesting post. I think a lot depends on your personal situation. Are you coming to live in Brazil with your family or as a single woman? Are you going to be working and in what type of area? Best wishes, Nikola 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 ...
Me again.....we have decided that marriage will be the best option for us. I am collecting all my documents and there is a delay for me to be able to get the document to prove I am single in the UK. I then need to get everything translated. From ... 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 ...
Thank you again that makes sense as I have a proof from the UK apositllied also from when I took out my student visa last August and since then I have been here. It will save me quite a bit of money if I don't do this again. Thank you all so ... 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 ...
Thank you all that makes sense regarding the fees. As I have been here for 11 months will my proof that I have not committed any crimes need to be from Brazil or from the U.K? 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'm just concerned if I don't have it back before I leave the country....? What happens when I re-enter? 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 ...
My tourist VISA will not be valid. I'm actually on a student visa but it expires at the end of February. I need to leave in May. I'm concerned that if I do not have my visa in time for May what will be my issues when I try to re-enter? Will ... 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 ...
Thank you! My present VISA expires in February. Will I just need to show that the document for a stable union was done before this so that I won't owe any fees? Right now I don't and I haven't had a day of being illegal either. 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, Will I be classified as illegal or in the process of a stable union upon my return? I would just stay here and wait it out but I need to return to the UK for a court case. Thank 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 ...
Ok, what would I need to show at the airport that it is in transition so that I could re-enter? As I would have had a period of time of being illegal before leaving the country. When I re-enter I will have a new tourist window but I don't know ... 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, I'm going to go to the cartorio with my partner to get a stable union. Then start the process to obtain my residency. I have a question... In May I need to leave the country for a few weeks, will there be an issue with my return ... Read More
Overstaying student visa and switching to tourist visa in Brazil by BennyJoe
[b]Background information:[/b] I'm an European Union citizen temporarily living in Sao Paulo, Brazil. I have a student visa (VITEM IV) that is valid for 7 months, starting from 01.10.2013 to 01.05.2014, which I cannot extend. I need to stay in ...
Hello, I am currently on a student visa till February 27th 2018. I entered the country on the 18th of February 2017 on a tourist visa and after my 180 days left the country and re-entered on a student visa. Do i need to leave the country 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 ...
Thank you both of you. Very helpful. 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 ...
Thanks Jim!!! You're an angel. In regards to the document about proving you're not separated. What's this? 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 ...
THANK YOU! For the below declaration what would I need to get to prove the below point? Declara莽茫o de que n茫o se encontram separados de fato ou de direito, assinada pelo casal, com firmas reconhecidas; Also I have this 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 ...
Thank you Jim, for your quick response. Is there an up to date link with the documents needed? MotoEspresso that's of course a matter of opinion. But it is a genuine relationship and as you know being a resident of Brazil will not provide me ... 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, I am a UK citizen currently on a student visa in Rio. My visa expires in March. If anyone could gently guide me in the right direction I would be really appreciative. My Brazilian boyfriend and I are exploring the option of myself ... Read More