nicholsharvey
American expat in Brazil
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Registration: 12 March 2023
Brazillian MigranteWeb by nicholsharvey
I have successfully gained access to the Brazil MigranteWeb. https://migrante.mj.gov.br/painel/cadastrar-processoI am trying to check on the status of my retirement visa renewal. I currently have a Brazillian retirement visa. I need a step-by-step ...
@abthree You Saved The Day!!! Thank-you. The link you sent me was the perfect link. I easily tracked my renewal progess. Again Thanks! Read More
Brazillian MigranteWeb
I have successfully gained access to the Brazil MigranteWeb. https://migrante.mj.gov.br/painel/cadastrar-processoI am trying to check on the status of my retirement visa renewal. I currently have a Brazillian retirement visa. I need a step-by-step ... Read More
Sending debit card.
My U.S. debit card is expiring soon. Will my U.S. bank be able to send my new unactivated debit card to me in Brazil? Read More
Retirement Visa for Brazil by abthree
The Brazilian Government has approved a replacement for the old Permanent Visa for Retirees, that was eliminated for new applicants as part of the 2017 Immigration Reform. As was the case with the old Permanent Visa (VIPER) for family reunion, the ...
@Viajanete What is the process of renewing your current 1-year retirement visa? I got my retirement visa while living in Brazil. Did not go through the U.S. consulate. Since I got the RNE with my retirement visa, I have opened a Brazil bank account ... Read More
Social Security direct deposit in Brazil bank
How safe is it to have your pension or Social Security direct deposited in a Brazil Bank? Is there any taxes that I have to pay if I do so? Read More
"Special Conditions" in renting an apartment by nicholsharvey
I heard a realtor say "special conditions". What does that mean in reference to someone not from Brazil. I have a retirement visa in Brazil and looking for my first apartment to rent in Rio De Janeiro. Does "special conditions" mean that if I see am ...
@Peter Itamaraca the realtor later explained in detail what special conditions were, after being very vague before. She said that since I don't have my RNE yet and not able to get a Brazil bank account yet, fewer apartments are going to be available ... Read More
"Special Conditions" in renting an apartment
I heard a realtor say "special conditions". What does that mean in reference to someone not from Brazil. I have a retirement visa in Brazil and looking for my first apartment to rent in Rio De Janeiro. Does "special conditions" mean that if I see am ... Read More
Social Security Form SSA-7162 by nicholsharvey
Has social security recipient ever had to mail form SSA-7162 to the FBU.LISBON? How long did it take to Mail from Rio De Janeiro Brazil to Lisbon Portugal via correio service. It's been 10 days since I mailed it with tracking included and it has not ...
No, very helpful response. Since I got suspended, I had to go through FBU.LISBON. FBU.LISBON told me to Mail it to them via regular/registered mail. Not DHL or FedEx. But the funny thing is, I just notified FBU.LISBON on December 4th of my new ... Read More
Social Security Form SSA-7162
Has social security recipient ever had to mail form SSA-7162 to the FBU.LISBON? How long did it take to Mail from Rio De Janeiro Brazil to Lisbon Portugal via correio service. It's been 10 days since I mailed it with tracking included and it has not ... Read More
Private Health Insurance by nicholsharvey
My wife and I are looking for private health insurance to cover major medical and surgeries. We can handle out of pocket expense for routine doctor or specialist visits. Any recommendations. AmerSul, Unimed or any others? We are retired expats with ...
Thanks, but I need a network in Rio. Read More
Private Health Insurance
My wife and I are looking for private health insurance to cover major medical and surgeries. We can handle out of pocket expense for routine doctor or specialist visits. Any recommendations. AmerSul, Unimed or any others? We are retired expats with ... Read More
Policia Federal Appointment System by dyantyi28
Hi MembersPlease has anyone recently used the Policia Federal appointment system?I have been trying to book an appointment for days now but the system is not functioning Thank you
@rraypo hiring someone is the only why to go, especially if you don't speak Portuguese. Read More
Brazil Healthcare coverage for visa purpose.
What local Brazil health insurance company can I get a policy to coverage me for my retitement visa requirement? Read More
Retirement visa. by nicholsharvey
My wife and I are in Brazil now on a tourist visa, but want a temporary retirement visa so we can live here fulltime. We are both over 65 and have proof of pension over the $2000usd threshold. Can we just go to the federal police to apply?
CAN I submit the attached imigration form to the federal police, under category "retired"? SISMIGRASistema de Registro Nacional Migratorio? Read More
Retirement visa.
My wife and I are in Brazil now on a tourist visa, but want a temporary retirement visa so we can live here fulltime. We are both over 65 and have proof of pension over the $2000usd threshold. Can we just go to the federal police to apply? Read More
U.S. citizen 90-day free visa. by nicholsharvey
If I come to Brazil as a U.S. citizen on July 2nd and get a 90-day extension before my 1st 90-day tourist visa expires, then I leave Brazil on November 20th, without finishing my 90-day extension. Can I return to Brazil 2months later on February 1, ...
@abthree Okay to continue our conversation from last weekend, we confirmed that I will still have 38 days remaining from my 90 day extension from 2023. I'll have 38 days remaining going into 2024. So my question is if I come back to Brazil February ... Read More
Retirement temporary residency visa (Vitem XIV) by nicholsharvey
Can I start the process when we get to RJ in July? Here's what we have already:CPF numbersQualified income for retirement visa based on our pensionsOriginal U.S. marriage and original U.S. birth certificates.Passports and passport photos So can we ...
@abthree But I'm a Retired U.S. Expat living in Mexico for over 2 years now. I'm not in the States. I have a 4-year temporary residency visa for Mexico already, so I don't have to do visa runs. We want to spend 8 months a year in Brazil and 4 ... Read More
U.S. citizen 90-day free visa. by nicholsharvey
If I come to Brazil as a U.S. citizen on July 2nd and get a 90-day extension before my 1st 90-day tourist visa expires, then I leave Brazil on November 20th, without finishing my 90-day extension. Can I return to Brazil 2months later on February 1, ...
@abthree is there anyway I can find out how much time I have leftover after visa extensions and different exits from Brazil? This way I know how to purchase my flights and returns flights based on how much time I have left. Is there a website or a ... Read More
Retirement temporary residency visa (Vitem XIV)
Can I start the process when we get to RJ in July? Here's what we have already:CPF numbersQualified income for retirement visa based on our pensionsOriginal U.S. marriage and original U.S. birth certificates.Passports and passport photos So can we ... Read More
U.S. citizen 90-day free visa. by nicholsharvey
If I come to Brazil as a U.S. citizen on July 2nd and get a 90-day extension before my 1st 90-day tourist visa expires, then I leave Brazil on November 20th, without finishing my 90-day extension. Can I return to Brazil 2months later on February 1, ...
@abthree so when will I get a new 90-day, after I have to leave in Feb after 38 days? ALSO, my wife wants to go on a cruise that leaves from Rio in April 2023. So if we only get 38 days in Feb, then we can't go on the cruise? Please say that's not ... Read More
U.S. citizen 90-day free visa. by nicholsharvey
If I come to Brazil as a U.S. citizen on July 2nd and get a 90-day extension before my 1st 90-day tourist visa expires, then I leave Brazil on November 20th, without finishing my 90-day extension. Can I return to Brazil 2months later on February 1, ...
@abthree ok, bare with me, I'm 66 years old馃榾 So based on your answer, if I come back in 2 months late, which is February the following year, I will only be able to stay 38 days, which is the remaining days left on my 90-day extension from ... Read More
U.S. citizen 90-day free visa.
If I come to Brazil as a U.S. citizen on July 2nd and get a 90-day extension before my 1st 90-day tourist visa expires, then I leave Brazil on November 20th, without finishing my 90-day extension. Can I return to Brazil 2months later on February 1, ... Read More