AfroPrince
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Registration: 20 October 2011
expired residency permit by Anon666
Hi allI came to Brazil in June 2021 on a 90 day tourist visa - then extended it for a further 90 days. I am from the UK.I stayed in Brazil and received my family reunion visa for 1 year based on my husband's investment visa. This expired in ...
Hi @Anon666, This may be a too late for you to reply, but could you guide on what documentation you needed to renew your residency visa? Read More
RNE due to expire in October - Citizenship still possible? by AfroPrince
Hi all,I have a permanent visa based on marriage which has since ended and divorce finalised a few years ago. I still visit Brazil a few times a year with my overall goal naturalising (I have my reasons).When I was married, I did attempt to to ...
Thanks very much all for the help.@madrac, thank you - yes that would be very good actually, I am near Marica so would be good to contact them for some questions.@abthree, thank you very much - would you know of the starting point for a guide of ... Read More
Approval of citizenship and real-world experience..MJSP/PF by Nomad Mundo
Greetings to all....My citizenship was finally approved last week. The new system (Naturalizar-se Brasileiro) allowed me to do everything on my own. Aside from the PF, I appreciate their system. You're all welcome to share your most current ...
Thanks so much @John Medros, did you have any online resource that guided the process at all? Read More
Approval of citizenship and real-world experience..MJSP/PF by Nomad Mundo
Greetings to all....My citizenship was finally approved last week. The new system (Naturalizar-se Brasileiro) allowed me to do everything on my own. Aside from the PF, I appreciate their system. You're all welcome to share your most current ...
Hi @Nomad Mundo and @John Medros belated congratulations!It has been a few years since I attempted to naturalise. Seems the process has changed again. Are you able to guide a little on the new process - seems a little easier now? Read More
RNE due to expire in October - Citizenship still possible?
Hi all,I have a permanent visa based on marriage which has since ended and divorce finalised a few years ago. I still visit Brazil a few times a year with my overall goal naturalising (I have my reasons).When I was married, I did attempt to to ... Read More
Take Internal Flight Under Quarantine Requirement by AfroPrince
Hi guys, Does anyone on the ground know if there would be an issue taking an internal flight under the required 14 day quarantine period after arriving in Brazil? The declaration of health form that is required to be completed asks you to ...
Thank you for the replies.., Just so I am clear, when you say Surveillance team who are we referring to please? Are these the civil and municipal police? Read More
Take Internal Flight Under Quarantine Requirement by AfroPrince
Hi guys, Does anyone on the ground know if there would be an issue taking an internal flight under the required 14 day quarantine period after arriving in Brazil? The declaration of health form that is required to be completed asks you to ...
Thankfully my vocabulary covers the meaning of all the words I used in the initial post and I'm very well aware of the troubling times we are in - However, "IF " there was an urgent and imperative need to travel (obviously not for ... Read More
Take Internal Flight Under Quarantine Requirement
Hi guys, Does anyone on the ground know if there would be an issue taking an internal flight under the required 14 day quarantine period after arriving in Brazil? The declaration of health form that is required to be completed asks you to ... Read More
Travel to Brazil from UK for Visa Extension by AfroPrince
Hi guys, As with most, this pandemic has been distressing due to travel restrictions. That being said, is there anyone here from UK that has travelled to Brazil from the UK? It will shortly be 2 years since my last visit and I would like to avoid ...
What would also be good is if someone from the UK has been able to travel to Brazil recently. What were the steps and documentation needed? A step-by-step guide would be absolutely awesome for others to learn. At the moment, I understand it to ... Read More
Travel to Brazil from UK for Visa Extension by AfroPrince
Hi guys, As with most, this pandemic has been distressing due to travel restrictions. That being said, is there anyone here from UK that has travelled to Brazil from the UK? It will shortly be 2 years since my last visit and I would like to avoid ...
Thank you very much guys in particularly abthree. Seems I will need work out some logistical challenges around travel. I dont plan on taking the vaccine myself, however I'll consider it if absolutely necessary. Read More
Travel to Brazil from UK for Visa Extension by AfroPrince
Hi guys, As with most, this pandemic has been distressing due to travel restrictions. That being said, is there anyone here from UK that has travelled to Brazil from the UK? It will shortly be 2 years since my last visit and I would like to avoid ...
Thanks Texan, I am not and don't plan to be yet. I don't think it's mandatory and a negative PCR test 72hr prior to arrival is enough. At the moment, I'm looking for clear answers to my above questions 1-4? Cheers Read More
Travel to Brazil from UK for Visa Extension
Hi guys, As with most, this pandemic has been distressing due to travel restrictions. That being said, is there anyone here from UK that has travelled to Brazil from the UK? It will shortly be 2 years since my last visit and I would like to avoid ... Read More
Visa status during Pandemic by AfroPrince
Anyone have an idea on whether visa entrance requirements are extended if you haven't been able to travel to brazil during the pandemic? What happens if you are outside over 2 years of the visa limit? Can you extend you visa in your local ...
Has anyone heard any update on this? I am in the UK which has some heavy restrictions imposed - Brazil, Portugal are in red zones which currently prohibit travel. very soon, I will be at 2 years and I suspect my permanent visa will cause me to ... Read More
Visa status during Pandemic
Anyone have an idea on whether visa entrance requirements are extended if you haven't been able to travel to brazil during the pandemic? What happens if you are outside over 2 years of the visa limit? Can you extend you visa in your local ... Read More
Naturaliza莽茫o denied.. What now?
Hi aguys, Hope I can get some good advice.. Couple of months ago, I received notice that my naturalization request was denied based on the grounds that I didn鈥檛 know Portuguese, even though I am conversational. At the time of submitting my ... Read More
Celpe-Bras 2019/2 Announced for October 2019 by abthree
The second and final Celpe-Bras of 2019, the examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in the Portuguese Language for Foreigners, generally required for naturalization, has been announced for October 16 (written part) and October 16, 17, and 18 ...
Thanks for this info, I do think there's a fundamental flaw in that suppose you are married and are living in BR and you either miss the registration date or even fail the exam for any reason.. Does that mean you now need to wait a whole 6 ... 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 ...
Thanks for this Waljah.. How long did the whole process take? and what steps were involved? Read More
Applied for citizenship but no movement in 3 years??
I have applied for citizenship and have been checking the online system and sending emails to the MJ, but the response I always get is that applications are done accordng to their individual perculiarities and then nothing else.. I understood that ... Read More
Naturalization and registering for Military service- anyone done this? by stevefunk
Hi I'm about to pick up my first RG after a successful Naturalization process, I know I need to get the military document next....how anyone done this, if so: 1. What the process - is it exactly the same as any Brazilian or is it a different ...
OK thanks very much - Apologies for the digression on this post. Hope Steve manages to resolve getting the military stuff taken care of! Read More
Naturalization and registering for Military service- anyone done this? by stevefunk
Hi I'm about to pick up my first RG after a successful Naturalization process, I know I need to get the military document next....how anyone done this, if so: 1. What the process - is it exactly the same as any Brazilian or is it a different ...
I tried to ask at the PF about the Celp-Bras because I handed all my docs in after the new law came in but before the stipulation that the CELPE-Bras was required. So I'm not sure if they'll turn around and tell me that I'll need it in ... Read More
The Journey - Permanency to Naturalization Experience - Let's share by stanza51
Hi Everyone Based on all the current posts I feel its a good idea for some of us to share our basis experiences or timelines in order to give all the newcomers a brief breakdown of what different individuals journeys can be like when relocating to ...
Thats good to hear Stan, Sounds like it would have been a lot simpler if i started my process with my wife in Floripa.. I'll be heading up north to Recife for a few months before makeing my way down. I think just before or after xmas! Thanks Read More
The Journey - Permanency to Naturalization Experience - Let's share by stanza51
Hi Everyone Based on all the current posts I feel its a good idea for some of us to share our basis experiences or timelines in order to give all the newcomers a brief breakdown of what different individuals journeys can be like when relocating to ...
Great post Stan, Just seen this and I'm in RJ and thinking about moving to Floripa or closer to Curitiba. Looks like application to approval was pretty quick.! Read More
Naturalization and registering for Military service- anyone done this? by stevefunk
Hi I'm about to pick up my first RG after a successful Naturalization process, I know I need to get the military document next....how anyone done this, if so: 1. What the process - is it exactly the same as any Brazilian or is it a different ...
Great news, congratulations Stevefunk! I am still waiting on the results of my process since October 2017. No update when I check the process online (no visit or language test yet).. Are those the only things to think about after sucessful ... Read More
Brazilian Nationality by waraich
Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...
Hi Stevefunk, I think Sakraan might mean that theres no movement or changes when looking online for progress at the above link - which is what I am getting also, I'm thinking about calling or visiting in person to see what the latest is as I ... Read More
Brazilian Nationality by waraich
Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...
Thanks SteveFunk, Hopefully I get the same and not too deep a conversation as it may be out of my depth lol Read More
Brazilian Nationality by waraich
Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...
Desculpa a demorar chicagoan77, Yes have RNE and applied last year - Im in RJ. No one has asked for a language test which is surpising, but that still may come up.. At the moment no movement so I may contact them to see if there is anything ... Read More
Brazilian Nationality by waraich
Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...
Well, that goes to show that not only the POTUS experiences #fakenews.. I am hoping to apply later but am studying Portuguese slowly just in case :) @sakraan - How did you prepare your documents? did you have to certify all of them? Read More
Brazilian Nationality by waraich
Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...
I'm hearing more and more news of some changes to immigration law from May 2016 - Would be interested to see if anyone else has heard this? Or any lawyer can confirm this? For ... Read More
Brazilian Nationality by waraich
Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...
I'm still hoping someone who has done the process or at least started (post February), can comment for some sort of confirmation..? Read More
Spending 6 months/year in Brazil on tourist stamps 'indefinitely' by giles111
Hi guys. Firstly I am talking about the 90 day stamp you get at the airport on arrival (with UK passport), not a visa you have to apply for in advance before you arrive. I have been getting these 90 day tourist stamps on arrival for the last 3 ...
Hi mate, As far as I know, there's nothing wrong with this. I've done it a couple of times but now have residency. What will you say if they ask you what you are doing here? I echo Craig's comments on working online.. How does it work? Read More
Brazilian Nationality by waraich
Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...
Also, after a general search, I came across the below from the news section of br-visa.com.br: Ministry of Justice simplifies the Naturalization and Correction of Federal Settlements processes The Department of Foreigners, a body of the Ministry ... Read More
Brazilian Nationality by waraich
Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...
Has anyone been through this process that can shed light on what 'real life' steps from start to finish? Read More
Brazilian Nationality by waraich
Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...
I'm in a similar situation as you Steve with my one year coming up in around 4 months.. I'd be interested to know if anyone has gone through the process and can give a step by step breakdown from personal experience? Read More
DURATION OF THE NATURALIZATION
Hi, I'd be interested to know if anyone has gone through the process and can give a step by step breakdown from personal experience? Read More
Credit search service in BR?
Hi James This is great news, I actually haven't heard anyone discuss this so was curious. Thanks so much for the info! Read More
Credit search service in BR?
Hi, I have a two part question I hope someone might be able to go guide me.. I was just wondering if there is such a service that you could request a report on your credit status or look up items that are linked to your name - something similar to ... 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, ...
Thanks yet again James, so looks like nothin to worry about. Very best regards 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, So I have just return from the PF and noticed a couple of things: 1. I was given a sheet of paper with SINCRE written asking the top. Around the middle, I see validity until 2024. Is this correct? Should it not be indefinite? 2. There is now ... Read More
Do i need to pay TAX in Brazil ? by atdoe
i am an Indian married to a Brazilian. , has permanent visa viper, RNE CPF etc. lived in Brazil for 1 year, now working as a salaried person in a TAX FREE country [ no income tax ] and each month i am sending money to my wife account as family ...
Thank you James, So just to check my understanding, on arrival with VIPER in passport, will they ask me any questions regarding taxation? I'm just trying to forward plan for anything that I need to do regarding this once I set foot on BR soil ... Read More
Do i need to pay TAX in Brazil ? by atdoe
i am an Indian married to a Brazilian. , has permanent visa viper, RNE CPF etc. lived in Brazil for 1 year, now working as a salaried person in a TAX FREE country [ no income tax ] and each month i am sending money to my wife account as family ...
By any chance, are there any links or contacts I could follow up on for research? Haven't managed to find or understand what I've found so far.. Interested to see what could be done to minimise exposure to double taxation if at all ... Read More
Do i need to pay TAX in Brazil ? by atdoe
i am an Indian married to a Brazilian. , has permanent visa viper, RNE CPF etc. lived in Brazil for 1 year, now working as a salaried person in a TAX FREE country [ no income tax ] and each month i am sending money to my wife account as family ...
Very clear answer James, really appreciate your input on this - I'll try an look for a post that hopefully explains what I will need to do in this regard as I expect it will be another difficult time ahead trying to navigate this :-/ Thanks! 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, ...
Ah James - Mom's the word.. Just kidding - I'm married to my beautiful wife rs.. The intention is to live there eventually but not exactly at this time as I have a lot of winding down to do first.. I had the idea of going through all the ... 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, ...
So if I now have a permanent visa (VIPER) and due to arrive in Brasil for only one week.. Can I still apply for the CIE? Just concerned about the time it will take to receive the card. I have completed and printed 140082 - Registro de Estrangeiro ... Read More
Do i need to pay TAX in Brazil ? by atdoe
i am an Indian married to a Brazilian. , has permanent visa viper, RNE CPF etc. lived in Brazil for 1 year, now working as a salaried person in a TAX FREE country [ no income tax ] and each month i am sending money to my wife account as family ...
What about if you are resident with VIPER, but you only spend a couple of weeks in any 6 month period i.e. less than 180 days per year. Is tax still due? Does the 180 have to be continuous? Read More
Registering at PF and other Qs by AfroPrince
Hi all, First off - sorry for the long post, thought I would try to put all my questions in one instead of multiple posts. I should be receiving my VIPER based on marriage shortly (hooray!), and wanted to find out what steps I will need to take ...
Thanks James, Strangely I stopped short of some of the answers I wanted in the first thread you posted and am going through the second thread now.. Will post if I need any further clarity. Again, many thanks Read More
Registering at PF and other Qs
Hi all, First off - sorry for the long post, thought I would try to put all my questions in one instead of multiple posts. I should be receiving my VIPER based on marriage shortly (hooray!), and wanted to find out what steps I will need to take ... Read More
Change Regime post Marriage? by AfroPrince
Hi all, Just had a question and hope I can get some clarification.. I'm a UK citizen and married to a Brazilian. We registered our marriage under "comunhao partial de bens" instead of "separacao total de bens" which I think ...
Understood James, Many thanks for your expertise on this subject! Read More
Change Regime post Marriage? by AfroPrince
Hi all, Just had a question and hope I can get some clarification.. I'm a UK citizen and married to a Brazilian. We registered our marriage under "comunhao partial de bens" instead of "separacao total de bens" which I think ...
Thanks James and Luciano for your replies - Granted James, before would have been ideal. To clarify, there is no doubt on the marriage, this is just to get a sense of clarification for myself to understand how it works.. Does this also include ... Read More
Change Regime post Marriage?
Hi all, Just had a question and hope I can get some clarification.. I'm a UK citizen and married to a Brazilian. We registered our marriage under "comunhao partial de bens" instead of "separacao total de bens" which I think ... Read More
Please Help - Carnival 2012
Hi All, I'm looking to book a ticket to Brazil for the 2012 Carnival and hope that someone can advise me on the best options for my trip. I'm from London UK and It'll be my very first time there. I'm looking to stay there from the 16th to the ... Read More