GringoJanusz
Polish expat in Brazil
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About me
Polish
Speaks polish, english, portuguese
Registration: 04 August 2018
Expats in Praia dr Pipa
Hi. Anyone here is living in Pipa. I came with my wife and our small dog for Christmas. Would like to talk with some expats about their experiences living here. Read More
PERMANENT RESIDENCE APPLICATION Brazil (CRNM) by Samuel Broks
Greetings. I recently applied for permanent residence ( CRNM ) at the Police federal on basis of a Brazilian child. I was given a protocol which as an RNM number and a validity of 180 days,I was told i will be contacted when the original card ...
Elisud - from what source is this information? Anyway thanks for the tip. Abtrhee - perhaps because it was just copy (perhaps it was missing appostile?) Anyway - my wife saying that with original document it shouldn't be a problem. However good ... Read More
Retirement Visa and Taxation in Brasil by knedelisky
Hi, I am new to this group and am hoping that someone will have some advice for me: My husband and I are thinking about applying for a retirement/permanent visa in Brasil. However, we are concerned about the tax implications. We still have a ...
Hello Knedelisky. I can't help more than abthree did but please remember to share with us any insights you will have after resolving your situation. Can be helpful for others ;) 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 ...
@MattyBRUK - let us know how things went in the end. I'm also waiting for my card ID. But still have some weeks before I will call them to ask if they have my card. 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, ...
and as far as the source says here you pay it on re-entering the country https://givebirthinbrazil.com/2017/07/01/what-happens-if-i-overstay-my-tourist-visa-in-brazil/ 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, ...
Aisling7 - not sure how but here is law about it - http://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2015-2018/2017/lei/L13445.htm - you can read (google translate if you portuguese is not good enough) - perhaps you can find the answer there. You can also ... 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, ...
Aisling7 - not sure how but here is law about it - http://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2015-2018/2017/lei/L13445.htm - you can read (google translate if you portuguese is not good enough) - perhaps you can find the answer there. You can also ... Read More
Can I live in Brazil with family reunion visa? by GuestPoster1041
I am Bangladeshi. I married Brazilian girl two years ago in my country. And I got family reunion visa. And I came to live with her. After staying some days she don't want to be with me.because her kids don't accept me. Now I can't go ...
I think you need to find some lawyer who can help you. First you can have some rights related to your family here (and check what will happen after divorce) and perhaps even you can request asylum - https://help.unhcr.org/brazil/en/asylum-claim/ if ... Read More
Visa Vitem 1 overstay by Rufaro12
Good Afternoon I have actually been debating heavily on this topic by myself but I am looking for further clarification about this. So, just for a background: -I am an exchange student from Zimbabwe doing my exchange in Brazil. However, my ...
I think you shouldn't worry. In case there will be a problem (PF would want to give you a fine or sth) msg me. Perhaps my wife (a lawyer) could help you. Read More
Visa Vitem 1 overstay by Rufaro12
Good Afternoon I have actually been debating heavily on this topic by myself but I am looking for further clarification about this. So, just for a background: -I am an exchange student from Zimbabwe doing my exchange in Brazil. However, my ...
I think you shouldn't worry. In case there will be a problem (PF would want to give youa fine or sth) msg me. Perhaps my wife (a lawyer) could help 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 ...
In my opinion everything will be fine ;) 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 ...
Not sure what is "white visa or form" but I think marriage certificate will be enough. More important are the first name and last name (Unless you mean last name = second name) ;) But anyway I didn't need to show birth certificate to ... Read More
Holiday food in Brazil
Great topic! It will be my first Christmas outside Poland. I wonder how much I will miss the snow and polish traditional Christmas food :( I hope someone can post some pictures / links to brazilian christmas food table ;) Read More
Why it take 10 days or more for wire transfer to your BR bank from US by Texanbrazil
I have to wire money every month from US to BR bank. It takes 10 to 12 business day to be posted. Anyone else?
TransferWise is nice but I couldn't sent money to business account and my last transfer is going quite a slow (itt got fast to Brazil... but here ... it's another day and no confirmation). But previous four transfer went smoothy (but amount ... 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 ...
What Portuguese Language Test you talk about? In my case in cartorio was simple question if I speak portugese and the woman was speaking about the process in cartorio... but my wife had to translate some thinks so she told my portugese won't 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 ...
ad 1. Will i need Birth certificate? - yes I had the "full birth certificate" as in Poland we have full, short, normal type. Plus it need to be appostilled. ad. 2. Will i Need "Single Certificate"? ( i never get married in my ... Read More
So what if I overstay my Tourist Visa in Brazil anyway? by James
I聮ve gotten so many questions from people who have overstayed their Tourist Visa in Brazil or who are contemplating doing so and want to know what the potential consequences are that I聮ve lost count. So here goes with a description and hopefully it ...
In India they gave PCC stamp in the passport ? What it is? How it looks? IN Poland I just got printed document I need appostile and that's it. Perhaps they dont know nothing about it in Brazil - about this PCC stamp in the passport - they ... 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 and when applying for VISA you had only to show marriage certificate and ciriminal record or sth more? (other than passports of course) 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 ...
Abthree - it's so sad. I found many his posts here and he was so helpful to people here. Thank you for clarifying some things as when reading many article/posts from various source the person can be confused and later mixing names/rules ... 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 ...
Yes. I copied in my country passports - but in the end they copied and "authenticated" at the cartorio so it was no need to apostile/notarized copy of my passport in my country. James if you are here - I have question If I will 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 ...
Kimmie B - depends on the "cartorio" and judge who will held a process of marriage. 1. Ask you fiancee to go to cartorio where you want to get things done and ask about all details. 2. I think it works like that You first enter was 26th ... 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 ...
Kimmie B ad. documents I had apostille for birth certificate, civil status and criminal record (but this one wasn't necessary in getting married - however it always depend on the 'catorio'). I also made copy of my passport notarized - ... Read More
Double taxation - what taxes I will pay - Poland / Brazil
I read topics related to taxes - but we have now 2018 and some rules could changed. My question is what tax is obliged to be pay by person who - currently have small business in Poland and pay taxes and social security in Poland - will move in ... Read More
Retiring in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Brazil? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Interesting topic. I'm on my long way to retiring anywhere... but first I need do research how it work living 30 years in EU (POland) than moving to Brazil (and stay there for life or return after 10 years with wife and kids to Europe/Poland or ... 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've got married this year with a Brazilian woman. We didn't translate at once all documents and it was to late before my coming back to Europe to translate criminal record. My questions: 1. I have one way ticket to Brazil from Prague/Czech ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
HI, I'm from Poland and I'm moving to North East Brazil where my Brazilian wife is waiting there for me. Of course I had been there few times before for 3 weeks to 12 weeks periods. If not her good job she can't think dropping it I ... Read More
Living in EU and Brazil legal consequences related to driving license
Hi, I read here on forum that after 6 months living in Brazil you need to convert/get Brazilian driving license. Last time I had (being then on vacation) international driving license (I'm from EU). I had control and everything was ok. However ... Read More