californiainbrazil
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Digital Nomad Visa Migrante Web by Cakinator
I wanted to start a new thread/post on this as the first one Abthree posted kind of got inundated with conversations about Overstaying. But is [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=973331]here[/url]for reference My question is has ...
@asger Here are the dates for my renewal application through MigranteWeb as a guide. It took approximately two months.24/12/2024 POLICIA FEDERAL11/12/2024 PUBLICADO09/12/2024 AGUARDANDO PUBLICA脟脙O06/12/2024 DEFERIDO06/12/2024 ... Read More
Registering a document with Registro de T铆tulos e Documentos (RTD) by californiainbrazil
I am in the process of closing on a real estate transaction and the cartorio has requested that I obtain an updated birth certificate with an apostille, have it translated and then registered with the Registro de T铆tulos e Documentos ...
@Peter Itamaraca @abthree Thanks for all the information, especially on the reasoning as to why they need a recently issued birth certificate.How quickly does the Cartorio de RTD authenticate and add the documents to the public registry. Is this ... Read More
Registering a document with Registro de T铆tulos e Documentos (RTD)
I am in the process of closing on a real estate transaction and the cartorio has requested that I obtain an updated birth certificate with an apostille, have it translated and then registered with the Registro de T铆tulos e Documentos ... Read More
Appointment Needed for Policia Federal in Sao Paulo for Visa Renewal? by californiainbrazil
My digital nomad renewal was approved and published in the DOU, so I have 30 days for an appointment with the Policia Federal in Sao Paulo. However, there are not any appointment available until February. Can I just show up without an appointment ...
@mikehunter Yes, just one page for the Comprovante de Situa莽茫o Cadastral no CPF from the Receita Federal website https://servicos.receita.fazenda.gov.br/Servicos/CPF/ConsultaSituacao/ConsultaPublica.asp Read More
Appointment Needed for Policia Federal in Sao Paulo for Visa Renewal? by californiainbrazil
My digital nomad renewal was approved and published in the DOU, so I have 30 days for an appointment with the Policia Federal in Sao Paulo. However, there are not any appointment available until February. Can I just show up without an appointment ...
@rocade My CPF number was on my CRNM card, it was just an additional document that they said they needed. This is my third time (original plus two renewals) with Policia Federal for the visa and the first time they asked for this document. Read More
Appointment Needed for Policia Federal in Sao Paulo for Visa Renewal? by californiainbrazil
My digital nomad renewal was approved and published in the DOU, so I have 30 days for an appointment with the Policia Federal in Sao Paulo. However, there are not any appointment available until February. Can I just show up without an appointment ...
Fortunately, by checking the website multiple times a day, one appointment opened up for later in the day when I checked. It meant I had to drop everything and head to the Policia Federal in Lapa, but went through the process fairly smoothly. Of ... Read More
Appointment Needed for Policia Federal in Sao Paulo for Visa Renewal? by californiainbrazil
My digital nomad renewal was approved and published in the DOU, so I have 30 days for an appointment with the Policia Federal in Sao Paulo. However, there are not any appointment available until February. Can I just show up without an appointment ...
@alan279 I went to the Federal Policia in Lapa just to be sure I exhausted every possibility. I did not get past the first window and the best they could do was write down the internet web address for me to make an appointment and told me to keep ... Read More
Appointment Needed for Policia Federal in Sao Paulo for Visa Renewal? by californiainbrazil
My digital nomad renewal was approved and published in the DOU, so I have 30 days for an appointment with the Policia Federal in Sao Paulo. However, there are not any appointment available until February. Can I just show up without an appointment ...
Thanks for the responses. I emailed the Sao Paulo migration Policia Federal about my circumstances and asked:What option is available:1. Can I just go to the Federal Police office without an appointment and register?2. Can I go to the Federal ... Read More
Appointment Needed for Policia Federal in Sao Paulo for Visa Renewal? by californiainbrazil
My digital nomad renewal was approved and published in the DOU, so I have 30 days for an appointment with the Policia Federal in Sao Paulo. However, there are not any appointment available until February. Can I just show up without an appointment ...
Digital Nomad Visa approved for the third year. I looked at lots of locations in the State of Sao Paulo with no luck in finding an appointment. I made an appointment in Rio de Janeiro in early January, but the site says it should be in your state ... Read More
Appointment Needed for Policia Federal in Sao Paulo for Visa Renewal?
My digital nomad renewal was approved and published in the DOU, so I have 30 days for an appointment with the Policia Federal in Sao Paulo. However, there are not any appointment available until February. Can I just show up without an appointment ... Read More
Digital Nomad Visa Renewal by Mrxx
Hi Guys! Glad to be here on this community. I am just wondering if someone can share on the process on how to renew the Digital Nomad Visa? I had mine 2022 and it s almost gonna be 1 year, i would like to extend for another year. Thank you
I was approved for my Digital Nomad Visa renewal and the announcement was published in the DOU. Unfortunately, there are no appointments with the Policia Federal available in Sao Paulo, where I live, in the next 30 days, but I found one in Rio de ... Read More
Digital Nomad Visa Renewal by Mrxx
Hi Guys! Glad to be here on this community. I am just wondering if someone can share on the process on how to renew the Digital Nomad Visa? I had mine 2022 and it s almost gonna be 1 year, i would like to extend for another year. Thank you
@sovelong I just reapplied and it took them two weeks to review the application. They did request additional documents again, but this two weeks for the initial review is compared to seven weeks last year. It is a balance of not applying too early ... Read More
Buying an Apartment without Matricula
I saw an apartment I was interested in but the detail on the apartment said "N茫o possui RGI. Negocia莽茫o ser谩 atrav茅s de contrato de compra e venda". I thought the only way to register a property was through a ... Read More
Digital Nomad Visa Renewal by Mrxx
Hi Guys! Glad to be here on this community. I am just wondering if someone can share on the process on how to renew the Digital Nomad Visa? I had mine 2022 and it s almost gonna be 1 year, i would like to extend for another year. Thank you
Has anyone successfully renewed their Digital Nomad visa for third year? Any information on approximately how long processing is taking through MigranteWeb for the renewal process from when the application is submitted (last year it was averaging ... Read More
2024: CRNM Printing Delays Explained by mikehunter
The attached links explain the situation.聽 TLDR: The agreement between the government and the contracted factory has ended, which is resulting in the delay of cards issuance. On February 14, 2024, a statement was published in the ...
Finally received my card today!! Here are the dates of each step from Sismigra:O requerimento est谩 sendo processado. (11/01/24)Seu documento foi encaminhado para impress茫o (18/06/24)Seu documento foi produzido e est谩 em ... Read More
Obtaining a Brazil Driver's License (CNH) in Sao Paulo by californiainbrazil
Here is my experience in getting a Brazilian driver鈥檚 license (CNH) in Sao Paulo.聽Hopefully this will be helpful to those getting their CNH for the first timeWebsite with ...
@californiainbrazil Do you receive a 鈥漰rotocolo鈥� so you can continue driving while the long drawn out process takes place? -@bepmohtI did not receive a protocol for driving but interestingly they did not take my US license from ... Read More
Payment of GRU DN visa renewal by Pantai79
Can someone specify what kind of comprovante de pagamento is allowed in the application? I paid through banco bradesco celular and exctracted the payment receipt and it wasn't accepted. Do I have to pay in caixa with cash or what kind of payment ...
Odd that it was not accepted as I created a Boleto from the online form and then paid from the boleto from my Bradesco account using the mobile app.聽 Both the boleto had my CPF and my bank account where the payment came from also had my CPF ... Read More
2024: CRNM Printing Delays Explained by mikehunter
The attached links explain the situation.聽 TLDR: The agreement between the government and the contracted factory has ended, which is resulting in the delay of cards issuance. On February 14, 2024, a statement was published in the ...
The status for my CRNM in Sismigra changed today to "Seu documento foi encaminhado para impress茫o", noting that my interview at the PF in Rio de Janeiro was in mid-January. Hopefully will have my CRNM card in a month. Read More
2024: CRNM Printing Delays Explained by mikehunter
The attached links explain the situation.聽 TLDR: The agreement between the government and the contracted factory has ended, which is resulting in the delay of cards issuance. On February 14, 2024, a statement was published in the ...
@rsrenfrewMy interview was in mid-January and the status still shows as "O requerimento est谩 sendo processado" in Sismigra so it has not even been sent for card printing as of today. Read More
Filing IRPF by californiainbrazil
My understanding was that I need to file an IRPF form for 2024 as I purchased a property in Brazil over the threshold amount. I am a foreigner who has not been in Brazil more than 180 days during the year. When I tried to send the online form, it ...
@FentiumThanks for the link. I was able to download the software and complete the form, but I still get the error when transmitting the form since I am not a resident and my CPF shows as living outside of Brazil, I cannot submit it. I have checked ... Read More
Filing IRPF
My understanding was that I need to file an IRPF form for 2024 as I purchased a property in Brazil over the threshold amount. I am a foreigner who has not been in Brazil more than 180 days during the year. When I tried to send the online form, it ... Read More
2024: CRNM Printing Delays Explained by mikehunter
The attached links explain the situation.聽 TLDR: The agreement between the government and the contracted factory has ended, which is resulting in the delay of cards issuance. On February 14, 2024, a statement was published in the ...
Visited the Polica Federal in RJ today to get a new protocol, which they issued in about five minutes. I inquired if there was an issue since my status in Sismigra has shown "O requerimento est谩 sendo processado" since mid-January They told ... Read More
2024: CRNM Printing Delays Explained by mikehunter
The attached links explain the situation.聽 TLDR: The agreement between the government and the contracted factory has ended, which is resulting in the delay of cards issuance. On February 14, 2024, a statement was published in the ...
Has anyone who had their PF interview in January seen their status change in Sismigra?聽 I had my PF interview in RJ in mid-January and my status in Sismigra is still showing as below. It does not look like my CRNM has been ordered yet.O ... Read More
Bringing a TV from USA to Brazil
If I bring a new TV from the USA to Brazil on a flight, does anyone know the current duty percentage that I would need to pay? Do I simply to to the Goods to declare line when arriving with the receipt and pay the duty? Are debit cards or credit ... Read More
2024: CRNM Printing Delays Explained by mikehunter
The attached links explain the situation.聽 TLDR: The agreement between the government and the contracted factory has ended, which is resulting in the delay of cards issuance. On February 14, 2024, a statement was published in the ...
I met with PF in January and my status still says:O requerimento est谩 sendo processado. The application is being processed.So it looks like it has not even been sent to the CRNM printer, so no progress on my end. Read More
2024: CRNM Printing Delays Explained by mikehunter
The attached links explain the situation.聽 TLDR: The agreement between the government and the contracted factory has ended, which is resulting in the delay of cards issuance. On February 14, 2024, a statement was published in the ...
聽 The PF has access to this also, and they are well aware of the printing delays.聽 聽 -@mikehunter Just curious, wonder if the CRNM App for Android/IOS that @mikehunter you've mentioned in the forum before is of any help in this case? ... Read More
CRMN Card Machine Broken - Expect Delays by mikehunter
Went to the PF yesterday and asked about the status of my CRNM.聽 They were very friendly and printed out an extension for me extending the time by 3 months.聽 Apparently, there have been problems with the printing machine and the backlog ...
Has anyone recently received their CRNM card and if so, when did you have your PF interview where you received the protocol number? Do we have to go back to the PF to get an extension while waiting for the CRNM card, or can we simply wait until the ... Read More
Change of Address While Waiting for CRNM Card
I renewed by Digital Nomad visa about 45 days ago and am waiting for my CRNM card, understanding from others the machine is broken and there is a long delay. I need to update my address to another state in Brazil and was wondering if this will ... Read More
CRNM / Digital Nomad Visa by ds0007
Questions to those who have a Brazil digital nomad visa:How long is the CRNM valid for? If your digital nomad visa expires is the CRNM no longer valid?Can you use the CRNM to open bank accounts, etc?If the digital nomad visa expires, do they close ...
When is the residency renewal official -- (a) the day the approval is published in the DOU or (b) when I go pay the GRU fee and go to the Federal Police for the protocol number and CRNM renewal? Also, how long do I have to go tot the Federal Police ... Read More
CRNM / Digital Nomad Visa by ds0007
Questions to those who have a Brazil digital nomad visa:How long is the CRNM valid for? If your digital nomad visa expires is the CRNM no longer valid?Can you use the CRNM to open bank accounts, etc?If the digital nomad visa expires, do they close ...
The current time for the applications to be reviewed initially is 7 to 8 weeks.聽 If there are any issues where you need to submit additional documents, that is currently taking 4-7 days more after submission then allow a week for approval and ... Read More
Gifts for apartment building staff for Christmas
I recently moved to an apartment in Sao Paulo. The building has four door persons (porteiros) and two other individuals servicing the common areas. What is the expectation at Christmas in Brazil for these individuals? I know they get a 13th month ... Read More
Digital Nomad Visa Renewal by Mrxx
Hi Guys! Glad to be here on this community. I am just wondering if someone can share on the process on how to renew the Digital Nomad Visa? I had mine 2022 and it s almost gonna be 1 year, i would like to extend for another year. Thank you
My application in MigranteWeb now shows INDEFERIMENTO with the following reason:Considering that the interested party was notified to comply with the requirement, dated 10/18/2023 and 10/20/2023, regarding the presentation of the criminal record ... Read More
Digital Nomad Visa Renewal by Mrxx
Hi Guys! Glad to be here on this community. I am just wondering if someone can share on the process on how to renew the Digital Nomad Visa? I had mine 2022 and it s almost gonna be 1 year, i would like to extend for another year. Thank you
@koirjUnfortunately I submitted those same four documents for the RJ criminal certificates and those were rejected.聽 Obviously I have a different examiner.聽 @rocade You listed one doc that I did not submit before that I now have, so will ... Read More
Digital Nomad Visa Renewal by Mrxx
Hi Guys! Glad to be here on this community. I am just wondering if someone can share on the process on how to renew the Digital Nomad Visa? I had mine 2022 and it s almost gonna be 1 year, i would like to extend for another year. Thank you
For anyone who has done a digital nomad renewal in Rio de Janeiro and had your application approved, can you look at the criminal certificate for the state (federal) and let me know if it is the following? PODER JUDICI脕RIO JUSTI脟A ... Read More
Digital Nomad Visa Renewal by Mrxx
Hi Guys! Glad to be here on this community. I am just wondering if someone can share on the process on how to renew the Digital Nomad Visa? I had mine 2022 and it s almost gonna be 1 year, i would like to extend for another year. Thank you
I received the following response for additional documents for my digital nomad application but am not really sure what I need to send.聽 I originally uploaded my criminal history for Rio de Janeiro, the Certidao de Antecedentes Criminais from ... Read More
Obtaining a Brazil Driver's License (CNH) in Sao Paulo
Here is my experience in getting a Brazilian driver鈥檚 license (CNH) in Sao Paulo.聽Hopefully this will be helpful to those getting their CNH for the first timeWebsite with ... Read More
Digital Nomad Visa Renewal by Mrxx
Hi Guys! Glad to be here on this community. I am just wondering if someone can share on the process on how to renew the Digital Nomad Visa? I had mine 2022 and it s almost gonna be 1 year, i would like to extend for another year. Thank you
@rocade Thank you for the GRU code and other information you posted.聽I have not received my renewal application approval yet in MigranteWeb, but wanted to check on the GRU codes.聽I was unsure especially since I read somewhere "applicant ... Read More
Digital Nomad Visa Renewal by Mrxx
Hi Guys! Glad to be here on this community. I am just wondering if someone can share on the process on how to renew the Digital Nomad Visa? I had mine 2022 and it s almost gonna be 1 year, i would like to extend for another year. Thank you
Does anyone know the correct GRU code(s) for the payments that need to be made for the Digital Nomad Renewal to bring to the PF appointment? I could not find these on the Gov.br website. Thanks! Read More
Access /check data about your CPF by Kurterino
Is there an easy way to check the data that we鈥檙e record it when you got your CPF card? Like when I got mine, I was a tourist and didn鈥檛 have a real address here, and I don鈥檛 remember if I gave them a friend鈥檚 address, and if ...
@Kurterino You can check the status of your CPF card at the website below: https://servicos.receita.fazenda.gov.br/Servicos/CPF/ConsultaSituacao/ConsultaPublica.aspThis does not provide any address information and I have not seen any site that ... Read More
Registering at Policia Federal on DN Visa by sovelong
I just arrived in Brazil with a Digital Nomad visa - yay! The approval note from the consulate says that I need to register my visa via presenting my original visa application form at the Policia Federal within 90 days of my arrival to Brazil.Do I ...
@dyantyi28 I took every document that I sent to the consulate, even those I had uploaded copies to MigranteWeb, and also made a copy of the passport page with the entry stamp that corresponded to the visa. It included original birth certificate, ... Read More
Registering at Policia Federal on DN Visa by sovelong
I just arrived in Brazil with a Digital Nomad visa - yay! The approval note from the consulate says that I need to register my visa via presenting my original visa application form at the Policia Federal within 90 days of my arrival to Brazil.Do I ...
From my experience in Rio de Janeiro, I needed to book an appointment to register with the Federal Police. Be sure to take your proof of appointment with the protocol, the proof of payment for the GRU for for the CRNM card and other documents you ... Read More
Detran Sao Paulo
I need to go to Detran in Sao Paulo to get a Brazil Driver's license (CNH) based on my current, valid USA drivers license.聽My address is in the city of Sao PauloCan I go to any Detran office in the city?聽Is there any office that is better ... Read More
Brazilian Bank Account by roddiesho
I need to open a Brazilian Bank Account (recommendations welcome). i am living permanentlywith my Brazilian wife and my Brazilian second mother in Ceara. I do not have any Brazilian credentials yet.What will I need? Thanx,Roddie in Retirement. ...
@rraypo Did Itau require anything other than the protocol/CRNM and CPF number to open the bank account? Read More
Home Internet in Sao Paulo
For home internet service in Sao Paulo, is any provider better than the others? Vivo, Claro and Tim all seem to have similar prices for the same internet speed. Any other major internet service providers to consider? Read More
Digital Nomad Visa Migrante Web by Cakinator
I wanted to start a new thread/post on this as the first one Abthree posted kind of got inundated with conversations about Overstaying. But is [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=973331]here[/url]for reference My question is has ...
As part of my plan for staying in Brazil under the Digital Nomad Visa, I would like to stay in AirBnB's in various cities during my time in Brazil.聽 Would the Federal Police accept a AirBnB booking and address as a proof of address in Brazil ... Read More