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S茫o Paulo - Policia Federal Scheduling by leleflowah
Ola, everyoneI鈥檝e been trying to schedule an appointment with the policia Federal for over a month, at different times of the day and week. Completely booked. I鈥檝e never seen this before! Has anyone else has any issues? Can I go another ...
For each of the past three years, to schedule an appointment in Sao Paulo - Lapa, I had to check the website 5-6 times a day and sooner or later a cancellation will show up for that day or the next day for any appointment within 30 days. This means ... 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
Here is the updated language I had included in my contract when mine was rejected. Be sure it resigned by both you and your employer and dated with the new signature date.His hire date was xxx yy, 2020 with no end date for employment (indefinite). ... Read More
Rush Appointment for Federal Pol铆cia? by seriouscatsoserious
Hey all. I arrived in January 13th with a Digital Nomad visa stamp on my passport. I went through the whole process at my embassy and things went smoothly.Per instructions, I set an appointment with the Federal Police in SP to validate my DN visa ...
Here is the link for appointments with Policia Federal for registering for the visa: https://servicos.dpf.gov.br/agenda-web/acessarNote you will need to enter your protocol number and date of birth. If you already have an appointment, you can ... Read More
Rush Appointment for Federal Pol铆cia? by seriouscatsoserious
Hey all. I arrived in January 13th with a Digital Nomad visa stamp on my passport. I went through the whole process at my embassy and things went smoothly.Per instructions, I set an appointment with the Federal Police in SP to validate my DN visa ...
I had a similar experience with I needed an appointment with none available before the deadline.聽 I had to check the website about 5-10 times per day and one day, one appointment opened up for the same day.聽 I assume a cancellation.聽 ... Read More
Golden Visa via Real Estate investment by Sampa_Brooklin
Hello - I am interested in contacting any expats on this forum who have obtained residency in Brazil based on real estate investment. I own two properties in Brazil and am looking to apply for the residency but it has been extremely difficult ...
@Peter Itamaraca 3/ Funds must have been transferred through the Central Bank of Brazil (not the same as the Bank of Brazil), and a copy of all Exchange Contracts will be required showing the currency exchange and details. This is a relatively new ... Read More
Did you know there a Digital CRNM App? Of course, there is a catch鈥� by mikehunter
Well, I found that Brasil has a digital CRNM for foreigners. I can鈥檛 speak to android but for the iPhone, it鈥檚 basically impossible to install - because you have to have your AppleID set up to be Brasilian. My AppleID is US based and I ...
@amelie2301I also entered the information on the app manually and it took 3-4 days for it to be verified and once the verification was completed, I had access to the digital CRNM. 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 ...
Thank you everyone. I could read in Portuguese. And my status is "Seu documento foi encaminhado para impress茫o." now! -@koirjWhen was your interview at the PF? Mine was in mid-January in RJ and my status is still showing as "O ... 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
@Pantai79 As part of my application, I was only able to pay via Boleto. Read More
Bringing a TV from USA to Brazil by californiainbrazil
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 ...
Appreciate the advice. The TV will be over $500 and it's an odd size not sold in Brazil 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 ...
@Traveler 67My application took 7 weeks before they began to review my application and the status changed from EM TRANSMITE. 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 When you have your documents translated, be sure and ask for a wet/original signature on the translation vs. a digital signature. My experience is 50/50 on acceptance of a digital signature on the translations and I have had to go back ... 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 As part of my renewal recently, I was required to have my employment contract have language included to say that I was allowed to do my job remotely, signed by both my employer and me, and then have the updated agreement officially ... Read More
Digital Nomad Renew /MigranteWeb help by alonedestroyer
Hey folks,I am trying to renew my digital nomad visa and I am running into issues on the migrantweb website, really hope I am just being silly and there is an easy answer here.I looked through the options for 'Area of Activity' and found 'Other ...
I just listed my residence address in Brazil, which would show where you are working from in Brazil for your foreign company.聽 Read More
Real Estate Prices in Brazil
I been looking at properties in Brazil for a couple of years in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. One observation that I find strange is that I see a number of properties that I have been tracking and despite the fact that they have not sold in over ... Read More
Did you know there a Digital CRNM App? Of course, there is a catch鈥� by mikehunter
Well, I found that Brasil has a digital CRNM for foreigners. I can鈥檛 speak to android but for the iPhone, it鈥檚 basically impossible to install - because you have to have your AppleID set up to be Brasilian. My AppleID is US based and I ...
@mikehunter What is the official name of the app? Thanks Read More
Digital Nomad Renewal by itsmeromi
Hello all,My visa is expiring on the 15th Dec 2023. I can get all the documents. I just wanted to know has anyone applied Migrante web by themselves? Last time an agent did for me and this i dont have money to hire an agent. Can i do it navigate ...
What states have you been living in during your visa time? You will need a criminal clearance certificate from each state Read More
Digital Nomad Renewal by itsmeromi
Hello all,My visa is expiring on the 15th Dec 2023. I can get all the documents. I just wanted to know has anyone applied Migrante web by themselves? Last time an agent did for me and this i dont have money to hire an agent. Can i do it navigate ...
Yes, you can complete the MigranteWeb forms yourself. Note that once you submit your application, it is taking 7-8 weeks before being assigned for review. I emailed asking if there was anyway to accelerate the process if the visa was expiring and ... Read More
Digital nomad visa when you're already in Brazil by Grongie
Is it possible to get a digital nomad visa when you're already in Brazil or do you need to go back home and deal with the consulate there?Or can you go to any country as long as they have a Brazilian consulate?
@digitalnomad2023 My residency beginning date under a digital nomad visa was the date I arrived in Brazil, not the date the consulate issued the visa Read More
Brazil VITEM Investment Visa Information by Pablo888
There have been many old threads about retirement visas but I could not see anything about the VITEM Investment Visa (both by investment or by real estate).There are several threads regarding this -> ...
@Peter ItamaracaOnce the investor purchases the real estate in excess of the values required, does the investor simply submit the proof of payment, matricula and estritura (deed) in MigranteWeb to get the investor residence visa? Are there any ... 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
After 7 weeks, my application for a renewal of my digital nomad visa was reviewed today and they requested a two more documents. I attached the documents in MigranteWeb, which now shows that I send the documents. A couple of questions:For those ... 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
Is there any way to add a document once the renewal application is submitted in MigranteWeb? My application has been in pending status but after reading this thread, it looks like they want the Formul谩rio de Requerimento de ... 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 ...
Can anyone who renewed their digital nomad visa share what happens at the Policia Federal interview once the renewal application has been approved? Thank you 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 Can you explain "when your application is accepted and is printed on DOU"? Is there a website where they publish residency renewal application approvals? 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
@leashy_kate Can you share (a) what you type of authorization you chose in Migrante Web 2.0 for the Digital Nomad renewal (b) what forms you submitted (everything in the original + CRNM, or just select documents and (c) what GRU fees you had to pay ... Read More
Drivers license in Brazil by Carlos Richard
What is process to receive Brazilian Drive License?聽Can I just keep my country of origin license or change聽to Brazilian.
For Detran in Sao Paulo, can you complete everything in one day with an appointment including the medical and psycho technical tests? Do I have to go back for the physical license or can I send someone else? Read More