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Celpe-Bras Requirement for Brazilian Citizenship by Pablo888

This was a topic that was brought up about a year ago and I wanted to give an update.For those who are applying for citizenship, I just finished the equivalent certification for that requirement.I just finished Level A2 of Portuguese for Foreigners ...

Applying digital nomad visa in Brazil by maavilu

Hello friends. I am new in Sao Paulo I'm digital nomad. Can anyone tell me please what is the documents required to apply for Digital nomad visa inside the Brazil ?I know it's required criminal records and birth certificate with appostille. and what ...

Validity of Brazilian Marriage Residency by jasonlovesdogs

Hello,Does anyone know if you have a permanent marriage residency without expiration, do you still have to come back to Brazil every so often to keep it valid? Or is it valid forever no matter where you are or how much time you spend in Brazil?

Brazil Consulate Information by roddiesho

Boa Tarde,I am just looking for some feedback, so if you know or do not know I appreciate the effort.In March 2023 I flew to Miami to get my FBI Background Check and fingerprinting.  Upon return we engaged the Guinness book of World Records ...

Brazilian bank account for expats by Kurterino

I’ve done a search on the topic and was surprised that nothing turned up, so here’s the question: which bank do you recommend for an expat? Meaning it should be easy and cheap to transfer money from a foreign bank account to it, equally ...

Are There Any Doorbell Monitors Available In Brazil? by roddiesho

My wife has pretty much created a Senior Retirement Center. She is monitoring my 96year old Brazilian mother, her mentally challenged uncle and me who now has to see an eye specialist. We are all together in separate houses on a large property with ...

How long does it take to be issued an eVisa ? by 56tbourne

Have sent emails to the Brazilian Consulate and they are responding that they were not issuing visitor visas yet. I read that the reciprocity doesn't exist as of Oct 1st 2023 and will need to have a visitor visa, but....you can do it online. ...

Received my RNM card by rraypo

Just to let people know a current timeline, after having my face-to-face application appointment with the PF in SP, I had my CRNM, (the actual final RNM card from my VITEM XI Visa issued at the Consulate in San Francisco) exactly one month later. ...

90 and 180 day rule by ltoby955

Hi all, How does the 90 day rule work in Brazil is it a rolling calender? I.e I spent 16 days here last week of June first week of July. I am coming back at the beginning of October. So am I right in thinking the 16 days fall of after six ...

uniao estavel help needed to understand process by Mkp000888

Hello All, I am needing to have my relationship formally recorded I think it's called uniao estavel. It has been suggested to record it in such a manner where any assets either of us own are retained by the individual only ,in the event of ...

Marriage and permission to stay in Brazil by JodyVL

Hi all,I read through many of the marriage threads and can't find a similar situation so posting a new one!I am a foreigner with Permanência, currently living in Brazil. I will (hopefully) be getting citizenship in the next few months. (I'll ...

Obtain your CPF online by Kurterino

Hello, I was advised to go to a post office or some other place (that I’ve forgotten), in order to obtain my CPF number. First off, I wrote ‘CPF number’ because it seems that they no longer give you card, but you get it in ...

Divorce document Certidão de Sentença or Sentença de Divórcio issues by seinfo3

I am being told that I need to provide my wife's former divorce document to USCIS for green card application. However, I am having trouble finding anyone that understands the documents required by the US government. The Cartorio say that the ...

Criminal record getting permanent visa too Brazil by JRomero1988

Hello everyone my name is Jose I have a long list of charges from the USA felonies from back in 2009 and domestic violence in 2011 and 2 duis one most recently in 2018 I’m trying too get my permanent residency in Brazil gonna marry my ...

US Tourist Visa for Brazilian Girlfriend by jasonlovesdogs

Hello,Is there anything I can do to help my Brazilian girlfriend get a tourist visa to go to the US for us to visit Disney and meet my family? We are both in Brazil right now. I saw the general visa requirements but is there some financial level she ...

Criminal record getting permanent visa too Brazil by JRomero1988

Hello everyone my name is Jose I have a long list of charges from the USA felonies from back in 2009 and domestic violence in 2011 and 2 duis one most recently in 2018 I’m trying too get my permanent residency in Brazil gonna marry my ...

My CPF experience - simple by seinfo3

I applied online for my CPF. (No payment necessary)Immediately received a protocol for my CPF.Had a digital copy on my phone (not a printed copy).Went to the nearest Receita Federal office (no appointment)Took my passport, RNM card and proof of ...

Pet Transport by Vera GauchaAmerican

Considering taking my pet to Brasil in about one year from the US.Does anyone shipped the pet from Los Angeles.Does anyone recommend a reputable company.If I take the pet as extra baggage on my flight or have it shipped as cargo,it would cost much ...

Exporting cars by Sdageorge

Would it be wise to buy a new car and bring it to Brazil for my upcoming move from the United States permanently?

Residency Visa - Proof of address by matthewcovell

Hello,First time posting here, so hello to everyone!We have found ourselves in a difficult situation during the residency visa application process and Im hoping someone can offer some advice.I am married to my Brazilian partner and currently in ...

Visa doubts by Guest8762

Hi my name is Mikenzi. I need some serious help. We’ve been looking everywhere and honestly the Atlanta consulate for Brazil hasn’t been helpful at all.I am trying to return with my husband to Brazil February 6, 2023. He is Brazilian and ...

Getting married in Brazil by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Brazil or who are about to get married in Brazil to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Brazil? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...

New regulations to active SIM cards, CPF now required. by rraypo

Although I have a CPF and CRNM, I was just made aware of changes to government regulations as to activating cell phone SIM cards. It seems that after running a pilot program, Brazil is now once again requiring users to have a CPF to activate SIM ...

Money transfer to Brazil. Opinions are welcome by GringoLouco

I have a euro account and plan to have a wedding party in Brazil, in 2022. I asked my local bank to convert 10 000 euros to reais, because the pandemic weakened the real a lot. It would make the wedding more affordable. But my bank doesn't do ...

Money transfer to Brazil. Opinions are welcome by GringoLouco

I have a euro account and plan to have a wedding party in Brazil, in 2022. I asked my local bank to convert 10 000 euros to reais, because the pandemic weakened the real a lot. It would make the wedding more affordable. But my bank doesn't do ...

Drivers license in Brazil by Carlos Richard

What is process to receive Brazilian Drive License? Can I just keep my country of origin license or change to Brazilian.

Drivers license in Brazil by Carlos Richard

What is process to receive Brazilian Drive License? Can I just keep my country of origin license or change to Brazilian.

Policia Federal Document pickup by vetemently

Hello I recently registered my nomad visa at Policia Federal in Sao Paulo/Lapa. I got this email from them saying that it is ready:"Seu documento foi confeccionado e está pronto para ser retirado na unidade de atendimento ...

Flights from NY or Miami to Rio by Sharky114

I have been fliying to Rio since 2005 and cant believe the prices now. Does anyone know a decent agent or site? There are no longer direct flights from ny to rio and the prices range around 1,500 plus your bags. Thought i would drive to miami ...

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. ...

Problems with paying in stores with international cards by ltoby955

Has anyone managed to resolve the problem with debit and credit card machines in stores and restaurants here? The machine doesn't recognise the cards and yet they atm's do. My partner is worried about me carrying cash and she ends up using her card ...

COVID Injections - Entry Requirement by GringoBrazil9191

Does anybody know if Brazil plans on following other countries by dropping all covid vaccine entry requirements and if so when? Very few countries (if any) in Europe require people to test or indeed be "vaccinated" in order to enter.

COVID Injections - Entry Requirement by GringoBrazil9191

Does anybody know if Brazil plans on following other countries by dropping all covid vaccine entry requirements and if so when? Very few countries (if any) in Europe require people to test or indeed be "vaccinated" in order to enter.

Azul flights by ltoby955

Hi all, I booked a flight with azul and as yet not received a booking confirmation although the money has left my account. Is there generally a delay in sending confirmations.

COVID Injections - Entry Requirement by GringoBrazil9191

Does anybody know if Brazil plans on following other countries by dropping all covid vaccine entry requirements and if so when? Very few countries (if any) in Europe require people to test or indeed be "vaccinated" in order to enter.

Opening a bank account in Brazil by outlander

Hi, I am moving to Brazil next week (Sept 15) and was wondering what are the minimum requirements to open a bank account in Brazil, specifically I would like to know can someone on a 3 month business visa open a bank account? I read the super ...

Opening a bank account in Brazil by outlander

Hi, I am moving to Brazil next week (Sept 15) and was wondering what are the minimum requirements to open a bank account in Brazil, specifically I would like to know can someone on a 3 month business visa open a bank account? I read the super ...

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, ...

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, ...

Covid vaccines by ltoby955

Now re Covid vaccines, is Brazil using the 270 day rule from last vaccine? I had my third jab (booster) the end of November. Which will leave it close to 300 days, The problem is there Portugal and other European countries have delayed giving ...

Limitations on money transfers by 56tbourne

While reading though these posts have gained valuable information. Have also read how important it is to have a "personal" relationship with your Brazilian bank. Have also read that there is a limitation of $2000 /transaction when sending money from ...

Those needing US visas will have a longer wait by Texanbrazil

With the lifting of restrictions imposed to curb Covid-19 in much of the United States, the demand for visas to visit the country has skyrocketed the waiting time to schedule an interview. Of the five locations available in Brazil, the American ...

Those needing US visas will have a longer wait by Texanbrazil

With the lifting of restrictions imposed to curb Covid-19 in much of the United States, the demand for visas to visit the country has skyrocketed the waiting time to schedule an interview. Of the five locations available in Brazil, the American ...

Overstay Brazil visa - fine by sam1466

Hi -- I overstayed my visa by a number of months - was trying to get a student visa and it didn't work out. I was told when I left Rio that I could appeal the fine and it often worked. Does anyone know where you can appeal the fine? And on ...

Criminal record getting permanent visa too Brazil by JRomero1988

Hello everyone my name is Jose I have a long list of charges from the USA felonies from back in 2009 and domestic violence in 2011 and 2 duis one most recently in 2018 I’m trying too get my permanent residency in Brazil gonna marry my ...

Criminal record getting permanent visa too Brazil by JRomero1988

Hello everyone my name is Jose I have a long list of charges from the USA felonies from back in 2009 and domestic violence in 2011 and 2 duis one most recently in 2018 I’m trying too get my permanent residency in Brazil gonna marry my ...