Vegas12
American looking for information about Brazil
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Registration: 15 April 2012
So what if I overstay my Tourist Visa in Brazil anyway? by James
I聮ve gotten so many questions from people who have overstayed their Tourist Visa in Brazil or who are contemplating doing so and want to know what the potential consequences are that I聮ve lost count. So here goes with a description and hopefully it ...
My question is this when does the year start again. My example I arrived in Brazil first time June 2016 stayed under 90 days a second time in October 4, 2016 I left in January 4. 2017 I overstayed one day just missed timed it. I want to go back for ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
What documents are required after you are married for permanent residency Read More
A Gringo's Survival Guide to Brazil by James
[img align=L]http://9imb150dy03dci7w3gxvi91b.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/survival-guide.jpg[/img]A Gringo鈥檚 Survival Guide to Brazil (or everything you ever wanted to know about life in Brazil and couldn鈥檛 find ...
Hi James another great read with as alway great information. I was wondering is it easier to get a permanent residency a Brazil consulate in the US. Read More
Renting a Car in Brazil
I am looking to rent a car for possibly one to two months. My girlfriend is Brazilian and drives what is the best place to get a reasonable rental car. I will be in Imperatriz - State of Maranh茫o Also is there a limited time you can drive on a ... Read More
Tourist Visa time frame how to figure it out.
I am going to Brazil in June I have tourist visa and read Brazil is waving Tourist Visa for US citizen. It going to be from June 1 till September 13. I was in Brazil 10/09/2014 Its over a year so my start date would be when I enter June 3, 2016. ... Read More
tax-filing obligations tied to CPF by nsellen
I promise I've scoured the forum and couldn't find any information before posting this. I'm in Brasil on a tourist visa, and I got a CPF so I could buy some items that required ID. I don't work here, I'm not paid by anyone here, but I've been told ...
If you earn income for outside Brazil do you need to pay taxes. I have income from the USA and pay taxes in the US. I just thinking about moving to Brazil. I do have CPF number but do not live in Brazil at this time. Thanks Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
If you are already married in Brazil but have not applied for permit Visa. What are the steps thanks Read More
How do you solve a problem like Brazil? by VictoriaChandler
I need to vent...so please excuse me if I offend you and please excuse me if my ranting doesn't make much sense. :mad: I moved to Brazil a year ago...just in time for the economic crisis. :| Currently, the Brazilian economy is expected to ...
I think they should move the water events to Salvador. I was there last September I saw large groups of boats and diver removing any trash near the shore. I was amazed how much but also to see how much pride the people had to keep their beaches and ... Read More
Marriage and visa by lili23
Hello, I have a question. I live in the UK, I just got married to my Brazilian boyfriend who lives in the UK too. Id like to go to Brazil on my own next month and my husband will join me later. Does anyone know long will it take me to get the spouse ...
You need to apply at your local Brazilian consulate in India. Here in the states my visa is good for 10 years and visit for 6 months a year. It cost me $165 for the 10 years visa. Here a website that tell you what you need to do to get the ... Read More
Marriage and visa by lili23
Hello, I have a question. I live in the UK, I just got married to my Brazilian boyfriend who lives in the UK too. Id like to go to Brazil on my own next month and my husband will join me later. Does anyone know long will it take me to get the spouse ...
You got married in India I know if you get married in another country you will still have to present documents to Brazil consulate. They need to be approved and maybe translated not sure. I never register our marriage with the US consulate but did ... Read More
Marriage and visa by lili23
Hello, I have a question. I live in the UK, I just got married to my Brazilian boyfriend who lives in the UK too. Id like to go to Brazil on my own next month and my husband will join me later. Does anyone know long will it take me to get the spouse ...
I agree with James when I got married in Brazil I had all the right document. I was told it would still be two months before we could be married at the public building. This is the only place you can be married legally in Brazil. They will assign ... Read More
Divorce, threats, and living in fear of my Brasilian wife by brasil_traveller
Hi, I hope somebody here can offer me some advice... My problem involves an on-going legal issue, so I can't post full details involving anything that could identify me or prejudice the case, but I'll try to be as complete, (and concise), ...
I just want to say sometimes you have to cut your loses. I think you will loose more fighting this since it seems your lawyer is really not fighting for you. If you are in your 60's I can see why you do not want to loose this money. If you are ... Read More
Divorce, threats, and living in fear of my Brasilian wife by brasil_traveller
Hi, I hope somebody here can offer me some advice... My problem involves an on-going legal issue, so I can't post full details involving anything that could identify me or prejudice the case, but I'll try to be as complete, (and concise), ...
I was able to mail a document to Brazil in two or three days it will cost about $100 from the post office or mail service. It sound like this lawyer is not having your best interest. Read More
Divorce, threats, and living in fear of my Brasilian wife by brasil_traveller
Hi, I hope somebody here can offer me some advice... My problem involves an on-going legal issue, so I can't post full details involving anything that could identify me or prejudice the case, but I'll try to be as complete, (and concise), ...
I am also going through a divorce from a Brazilian woman. I caught her cheating on me twice and she built a Apartment while I was getting her and the two girls a green card. Which she refused to complete and I lost 25K I put into the apartment. I ... Read More
I was married in Brazil now my wife wants a divorce I am in USA by Vegas12
I am still married in Brazil but never register it in the USA. She wants a divorce which is easier we have been married it will be 2 years in January. I was thinking of doing the divorce here in the USA first then I think it will have to be present ...
I agree just hired a lawyer in Brazil if I want fast divorce I will loose 25K I put into a Apartment that she built for herself without my agreement. We do not have children she does from previous marriage. My lawyer said I could win but would have ... Read More
Staying safe on Brazil's roads and highways by James
[img align=l]http://www.sindivapa.com.br/erapido/arquivos/midia/54aba0cab51f3d7692f332693634e47d.jpg[/img] Staying safe on Brazil聮s roads and highways The shocking December 7th murder of noted Canadian businessman Dean Tiessen as a result of ...
I been in Brazil many time in the last two years was there in September 2014 Salvador. I have not driven in Brazil was offer a car but since can not speak Portuguese well or know the signs I declined. The only roads I would drive would be the ... Read More
I was married in Brazil now my wife wants a divorce I am in USA by Vegas12
I am still married in Brazil but never register it in the USA. She wants a divorce which is easier we have been married it will be 2 years in January. I was thinking of doing the divorce here in the USA first then I think it will have to be present ...
James I have all the information you asked for here is my email xf2002@yahoo.com Thanks again for all your help Gary Read More
I was married in Brazil now my wife wants a divorce I am in USA by Vegas12
I am still married in Brazil but never register it in the USA. She wants a divorce which is easier we have been married it will be 2 years in January. I was thinking of doing the divorce here in the USA first then I think it will have to be present ...
Thank you James it will be a two years in January 2015 I have not seen here since February 14 2014 . Is it possible to contact a lawyer in the US who has contacts in Brazil. Do you have anyone to recommend. It will be in Venda Nova near Belo ... Read More
I was married in Brazil now my wife wants a divorce I am in USA
I am still married in Brazil but never register it in the USA. She wants a divorce which is easier we have been married it will be 2 years in January. I was thinking of doing the divorce here in the USA first then I think it will have to be present ... Read More
Staying safe on Brazil's roads and highways by James
[img align=l]http://www.sindivapa.com.br/erapido/arquivos/midia/54aba0cab51f3d7692f332693634e47d.jpg[/img] Staying safe on Brazil聮s roads and highways The shocking December 7th murder of noted Canadian businessman Dean Tiessen as a result of ...
I was in Belo Horizonte stayed in a suburb near Venda Nova the roads had big pot holes. Also the homes were in the hills most people have cars with clutch. The buses drive fast like suggested at night you would not see the large pot holes. I did see ... Read More
Salvador City Nightlife by Jump1234
Hi Guys, Need some help here, I have one night before I fly back to NZ and I want to see so nightlife, I like to party;-) My issues are i can only talk English and I have no idea where to go. Look forward to you help Cheers
I am going to Salvador in September. I will be staying near the Lighthouse I would like to just walk to restaurants and bars is this possible from there. Where should I not go near there thanks. Gary Read More
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 ...
I would recomend you do not get married. The visa you have applied for would have to be changed to a I-130 if you get married in Brazil. If you have question go to the website called www.visajounery.com. I am in the process for the I-130.I was ... Read More
Expat Group in BH? by mcclelm
Hi, I'm looking to connect with other Expats living in BH. I read on an 天美麻豆 there is a group that meets once a month, however, the online links no longer work and I'm dead ended at finding more information. Do any of you folks know of such ...
I was in Belo Horizonte for about three months till February 17 2013. I went back to the US. I only found six people who spoke English. The first was a 12 year old he was the son of my wife sister. He is still learning but could interpret for me but ... Read More
A Gringo's Survival Guide to Brazil by James
[img align=L]http://9imb150dy03dci7w3gxvi91b.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/survival-guide.jpg[/img]A Gringo鈥檚 Survival Guide to Brazil (or everything you ever wanted to know about life in Brazil and couldn鈥檛 find ...
I wanted to post two things of interest. I just came back to Las Vegas from Brazil in February. When I got home I was sick for a week with bad headache. I talked to my wife in Belo Horizonte and she told me that there is now a epidemic in Brazil of ... Read More
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 ...
If you want to see the process I posted it here in this section on 11/26/2012. When we registered they gave us a date of 2/05/2013. We ask if we could move it up to a different date. They put us on a list and two days later they called and said we ... Read More
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 ...
I agree with Willian he help me with his advice to get all the right documents. The one thing I will add is the Register I got married at did want certified Documents. They would not accept my copies. They were all had Brazilian Consulate Stamps and ... Read More
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 ...
Getting Married in Brazil 11/26/2012 I just visited the police they wrote out my letter right on the spot. In Belo Horizonte central it did not cost me anything but a taxi ride. I went to Venda Nova registry and they processed my papers. I was ... Read More
A Gringo's Survival Guide to Brazil by James
[img align=L]http://9imb150dy03dci7w3gxvi91b.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/survival-guide.jpg[/img]A Gringo鈥檚 Survival Guide to Brazil (or everything you ever wanted to know about life in Brazil and couldn鈥檛 find ...
I have a copy of my passport with the visa page and driver licence. All this is on one page. Is this the type of document you are talking about. Will they certified copies of this at the Cart贸rio. Thanks Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Rio de Janeiro by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Rio de Janeiro 天美麻豆 members in real life? Organizing an 天美麻豆 meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An 天美麻豆 meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a ...
I am going to Brazil in December to Belo Horizonte. It would be great to have a meetup with the Expat living there. When I was in Buenos Aires we had a once a month Wine Tasting first Thursday of each month. It start with 6 people and when I left ... Read More
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 ...
What you are saying then I have to repay for all my Document to be issued again like my Birth record and Divorce record. The one I have already were apostille do that make a difference and now they are at the Brazilian consulate to be certified. ... Read More
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 ...
When you say that document have to issued in 6 months. I have my birth and divorce certificate apostilled. The apostilled is over a couple of years. I am also getting the documents certified by the US Brazilian Consulate this month June 11, 2012. I ... Read More
Marriage and visa by lili23
Hello, I have a question. I live in the UK, I just got married to my Brazilian boyfriend who lives in the UK too. Id like to go to Brazil on my own next month and my husband will join me later. Does anyone know long will it take me to get the spouse ...
I also looking at getting married to a Brazilian. We will get married in the US and most the time live here. To get a residence visa how much time do you have to live in Brazil every year. Also could you give a list of Document you needed to get ... Read More
Expat Group in BH? by mcclelm
Hi, I'm looking to connect with other Expats living in BH. I read on an 天美麻豆 there is a group that meets once a month, however, the online links no longer work and I'm dead ended at finding more information. Do any of you folks know of such ...
I am coming to BH in November 26 I am staying with a friend but that is still not for certain. I plan to be in Brazil for 3 months. I am flying in to Rio and also have to fly out from there. Would like to meet anyone I live in Las Vegas and have a ... Read More